North Sea states sign deal for “world’s largest energy hub” to wean off fossil imports and say no to Trump

        January 28, 2026 RenewEconomy | Europe | renewables: wind

Germany, France, the UK, Luxembourg, Iceland, Norway, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands and Denmark will spend €1 trillion to increase offshore wind, hydrogen production, and international grid connectors, helping Europe to cut fossil fuel imports, especially from Russia. The goal is 15 GW/year and 300 GW by 2050 in the world’s largest energy hub.