Utsira Nord: a new chapter for offshore wind and biodiversity monitoring

At Spoor, we believe technology and biodiversity protection must go hand-in-hand to accelerate offshore wind development. Our AI-powered bird monitoring systems are already helping de-risk offshore projects in Norway and beyond—and we’re ready to support Utsira Nord’s success.

A historic moment for offshore wind innovation

Located off the west coast of Norway, Utsira Nord’s deep waters is a technical challenge and opportunity to mature floating offshore wind even further. It’s also a flagship for how environmental considerations will shape the next generation of offshore energy development.

With Norwegian regulators placing growing emphasis on biodiversity monitoring and environmental risk mitigation, credible data collection is becoming a key differentiator in offshore licensing and project delivery. Developers and consortiums will need to demonstrate that they can deliver not only clean energy, but also evidence-based biodiversity management.

How Spoor can help Utsira Nord bidders

Spoor has already contributed to offshore monitoring initiatives at major floating and fixed offshore test sites in Norway, helping validate biodiversity strategies ahead of permitting milestones. Our track record supporting offshore projects with regulatory engagement, environmental assessments, and operational monitoring strategies gives us a proven foundation to help meet the demands of Utsira Nord and future developments.

Our approach to smart monitoring:

• AI-powered, year-round bird monitoring designed for offshore conditions
• Baseline data collection to strengthen permitting submissions
• Species-specific tracking and behavioral insights to inform environmental risk management
• Flexible deployment on existing platforms (e.g., buoys, floating structures) to minimize installation complexity and cost
• Reporting to meet biodiversity net gain and long-term monitoring requirements

Our experience shows that early, data-driven environmental planning isn’t just about compliance—it’s a strategic advantage.

Building confidence in offshore biodiversity management

As floating offshore wind expands, the ability to gather credible, scalable ecological data will increasingly define project timelines, financing, and social license to operate. Spoor’s solutions offer bidding partners and consortiums the tools to build trust with stakeholders—and help unlock new opportunities for growth in Norway’s offshore future.

📍 If you’re preparing for Utsira Nord—or planning your next offshore project—talk to us about how smarter bird monitoring can strengthen your bid and your project’s long-term success.