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Centre for GWO-certification, wind tech education, innovation and R&D in on- 
& offshore wind and Green tech.

About Energy Innovation

Energy Innovation is a Centre of Excellence for operation & maintenance, training, GWO certification, education, business development, innovation and R&D in the field of on- and offshore wind energy and green tech. Our focus is on renewable energy and environmental technology.

Collaboration & Innovation

Energy Innovation offers assistance in business development and innovation in energy and environmental technology. We collaborate closely with NORCE (Norwegian Research Institute AS) and other Norwegian and foreign research institutes, as well as Universities.

Training & Certification

Energy Innovation provides an extensive portfolio of GWO training:

  • Basic Safety Training on- and offshore
  • Wind Limited Access
  • Basic Technical Training
  • Advanced Rescue Training
  • Enhanced First Aid
  • Slinger Signaller
  • Crane and Hoist
  • Control of Hazardous Energy
  • Blade Repair Training
  • Boat Transfer Training
  • Wind Technician Education

We are also certified for onsite training, including advanced rescue training.

Global Franchise Network

Energy Innovation has established a global franchise network for Centres 
of Excellence throughout the markets for on- and offshore wind. First centre was in operation in New York in February 2023, the second one in Poland, 3rd in New Orleans, both in 2024, and the 4th centre in Sweden in Q1 2025. Several LoI’s for more centers are in development.

Ownership structure

From December 2022, Energy Innovation is owned:

  • 47.5% by NorSea Group / Wilhelmsen
  • 47.5% by IKM Group
  • 5% by the Managing partner

NorSea- A Wilhelmsen Company

With strategically located supply bases across Europe, NorSea can offer efficient logistic support to your offshore activities anywhere in The North Sea basin, Norwegian sea and Barents sea.

NorSea is a complete supplier of base services and logistics solutions to the oil and gas and wind industries. The company has interests in nine strategically located supply bases along the Norwegian coast and is the largest owner of base infrastructure in Norway.
The company also has operations in Scotland, Denmark and the Netherlands and can offer the oil & gas, as well as the offshore wind industry a unique coverage of the North Sea basin. The group has an annual turnover of around NOK 1.8 billion and about 1,100 employees. The supply base concept On and around their bases, a multitude of service companies are established, making the bases into industrial clusters. They all enjoy the benefit of close proximity to a logistic centre and a multitude of shore base and logistic services. The NorSea concept is based on multiuse of assets and facilities, personnel and equipment. Our facilities, quays and operating equipment are continuously upgraded to prepare for additional growth. The multiuse of these elements results in a good utilization factor and by that lower cost for our customers.

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NorSea- A Wilhelmsen Company

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IKM Group

The largest, most complete and most competitive service provider in the energy sector!

IKM is a complete service provider for the Energy Industry. The group does currently employ approx. 3 500 employees and has a budgeted revenue of 7 billion NOK for 2024. IKM have over the years managed to combine strong growth with positive earnings. IKM have also succeeded in providing a safe work place for their employees and have become a reliable contractor for its customers. Their wide range of services have made IKM quite unique as a complete service provider related to the Energy Industry on the NCS.

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IKM Group

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Energy Innovation

Board of Directors

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John E. Stangeland

Director of the Board

EVP Renewable Energy NorSea Group

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Carl-Johan Almestad

Vice Chair

Senior VP BD IKM Group

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Øystein Stjern

Board Member

VP IKM Group

Jesper Høj-Hansen

Board Member

CEO NorSea Group Denmark