3 Oil Companies Investing in Wind Energy презентация

to “Beyond Petroleum.”

Over the next decade, BP built out its wind portfolio to 16 farms in nine states, with a total 2,600 MW of generating capacity.

on its “Beyond Petroleum” idea, and tried (unsuccessfully) to sell off all its wind assets in 2013.

and one offshore wind project in the Netherlands, with a total 500 MW of generating capacity.

Its offshore project represents some harnessing of its experience with oil and gas platforms.
The company notes that each of the 36 turbines is designed to “withstand North Sea conditions” and is protected from corrosion for 20 years.

that “While we expect renewables such as wind … to play an increase role, oil and gas will be vital to meet the considerable expected increase in energy demand.”

Don’t expect any windy windfalls anytime soon.

the world.

Truth: Statoil is making more strategic and progressive investments in wind than any other oil company out there.

under construction, or operating wind power, it’s doing it strategically.

All its farms are offshore, an area where, according to Statoil’s latest annual report, “[we] have a competitive edge as a result of [our] offshore oil and gas expertise.”

active role in reducing costs and making offshore wind profitable, ultimately without government subsidies or support.”

It’s even building the world’s first ever floating offshore wind farm, investing $230 million to expand its wind energy opportunities.

For investors looking for oil stocks with progressive alternative energy outlooks, Statoil wins for wind energy.

you something at its recent event, but a few Wall Street analysts and the Fool didn't miss a beat: There's a small company that's powering their brand-new gadgets and the coming revolution in technology. And we think its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early-in-the-know investors! To be one of them, just click here.