Aker Solutions wins FEED contract for CIP’s 1GW Haewoori Offshore Wind project
Aker Solutions has been awarded a front-end engineering and design contract for Haewoori Offshore Wind 2 (500MW) and 3 (500MW), Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner’s floating offshore wind projects off the coast of Ulsan, Korea.
As part of the scope, Aker Solutions will coordinate the design and delivery of the floating foundation structures required for the Haewoori Offshore Wind project and perform the front-end engineering design of the inter-array cable, marshaling port, wind turbine integration, and transport and installation.
Principle Power will work under subcontract to perform the design of the floating platforms and mooring system based on its proven and bankable WindFloat® technology. Aker Solutions will also carry out execution planning, and work with Haewoori Offshore Wind to engage with the Korean supply chain to maximize local engagement in the projects.
Transportation and installation design will be carried out by Windstaller Alliance, a joint venture between Aker Solutions, DeepOcean and Solstad Offshore.
“At Aker Solutions, we are committed to work in close collaboration with customers and partners to further strengthen our market offering and speed-up the deployment of offshore wind solutions. Contributing to a project of this size and scale is a great opportunity to demonstrate our offshore expertise to accelerate the development of much-needed projects across the globe. Working together with Principle Power, we aim to provide a technically advanced offering and support Haewoori Offshore Wind in realizing these landmark developments,” said Henrik Inadomi, executive vice president, New Energies at Aker Solutions.
Jonathan Spink, CEO of Haewoori Offshore Wind said, “After a robust selection process, we are happy to collaborate with Aker Solutions and Principle Power for the FEED for the delivery of floating structures. The combined technical expertise and know-how of Aker Solutions and Principle Power will provide us with the capabilities to deliver one of the first industrial scale floating wind projects in the world. Together, we will continue to engage the Korean supply chain to bring the knowledge from real deployment experience, thereby helping Korea to accelerate its floating offshore wind industry, while reducing cost and risk for these first projects.”
Aaron Smith, chief commercial officer at Principle Power said, “With a strong wind resource, growing energy needs, and a deep industrial base, Korea is well on track to becoming the first market in the world to deploy floating wind technology at commercial scale. The selection of Aker Solutions and Principle Power, contractors who together have been involved in the design and delivery of over 75% of the floating wind projects installed to date, provides access to the proven WindFloat® technology and unparalleled capabilities. With these competencies secured, Haewoori Offshore Wind can now focus on supporting the scale up of the Korean supply chain to deliver these floating wind mega projects.”
Work will start immediately on the FEED and is due to be completed by November 2024.