This policy allocates new investments for the extension of offshore wind production areas and for environmental mapping/preparation of the offshore wind tender in 2025. This will facilitate better knowledge of the impact of offshore wind power on biodiversity and the environment. The government will announce the next project areas for development of offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2025 and is proposing 35 billion NOK for a support scheme dedicated towards the first floating offshore wind tender within the Vestavind F and Vestavind B areas. Through this policy, the government is making significant progress to allocate project areas for 30 GW offshore wind by 2040.