Netherlands and Türkiye work toward offshore wind declaration ahead of COP31

Türkiye and the Netherlands are working toward a declaration of intent to strengthen cooperation in offshore wind energy, Dutch Ambassador to Türkiye Alle Dorhout said Wednesday. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, he highlighted renewable energy as a priority in bilateral relations.

Dorhout said offshore wind offers significant cooperation opportunities ahead of COP31, the climate summit Türkiye will host in Antalya in November. He said the Netherlands is closely monitoring Türkiye's preparations for its first offshore wind tender and plans a dedicated offshore wind mission to Istanbul and Izmir from Dec. 7-11.

Dorhout cited Türkiye's target of 120 gigawatts of combined wind and solar capacity by 2035, including 5 gigawatts of offshore wind, as an opportunity for bilateral cooperation. He said a predictable regulatory environment, transparent tender mechanisms and commercially viable conditions are essential for investor confidence.