On 26 January, 13 countries around the North Sea agreed to integrate up to 100 gigawatts of energy across borders.
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The exact number of 13 countries is not clearly documented in available sources; primary sources indicate 9 core North Seas Energy Cooperation countries with additional participants
The claim combines two separate facts: the North Seas Energy Cooperation involves 9 countries, while the summit had broader participation
The 100 GW figure refers to joint offshore wind projects and cross-border capacity targets, not just 'energy' broadly
The Hamburg Declaration specifically targets cross-border offshore wind infrastructure rather than general energy integration
Sources
PrimaryEuropean Commission - EnergyThe 2026 North Seas Summit was held on 26 January 2026 with participating EU countries (Ireland, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Denmark) to boost offshore wind cooperation
PrimaryGOV.UKNorth Sea Summit declarations 2026 - the 3rd North Sea Summit held in Hamburg, Germany, January 2026
SecondaryWindEurope26 January 2026: Seven Heads of State and Government and the Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries gathered in Hamburg; summit aimed at boosting offshore wind with 100 GW installed capacity target across participating countries
SecondaryESG TodayThe declaration was adopted at the North Sea Summit 2026 in Hamburg by ministers from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and others, pledging to jointly develop 100 GW of offshore wind infrastructure
SecondaryOffshore Wind BizHamburg Declaration on 26 January 2026: North Sea Countries Target 100 GW of Cross-Border Offshore Wind