Clarksons Renewables Offshore Wind Project and Vessel Newsletter

Clarksons Renewables Newsletter Week 33

by David Matthews, Head of Strategy, Clarksons Offshore

Exploring Offshore Wind Potential in the Baltic Sea

With over 20 GW of offshore wind already installed in European waters, 2 GW of which reside in the Baltic Sea, the region's untapped possibilities are undeniable. WindEurope projects an additional 9 GW by 2030, fueled by the European Commission's identification of a cumulative capacity of 93 GW. Despite challenges such as regulatory frameworks and supply chains, determination drives progress.

Challenges include creating a stable regulatory framework, fortifying harbour infrastructure, bolstering regional partnerships, expediting permits, overcoming supply-chain limitations, and enhancing integration and interconnections.

While these factors are under scrutiny, skepticism persists. Nevertheless, whether it reaches the 9 GW or falls short but within the 2-9 GW range, a substantial amount of effort is on the horizon.

In most instances, vessels necessary for offshore wind long-term O&M activities will be tailored to the sector. However, select Baltic Sea areas like the Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Finland, and Baltic Proper might necessitate ice-class vessels.

These ships differ by:

• Hull Design and Strength: Ice-class vessels feature reinforced hulls and thicker steel plates to endure ice pressure and facilitate navigation through icy waters.
• Ice-Breaking Capability: Certain ice-class vessels possess ice-breaking capabilities, clearing passages through thinner ice with strengthened hulls.
• Propulsion Systems: Ice-class vessels are equipped with advanced propulsion systems suitable for icy conditions, including multiple propellers and azimuth thrusters for enhanced manoeuvrability.
• Heating and Insulation: These vessels are outfitted with advanced heating and insulation systems, ensuring crew comfort and operational efficiency in freezing conditions.
• Navigation and Sensing Technology: Ice-class vessels are armed with sophisticated navigation and ice detection tech, including radar and ice thickness sensors, ensuring safe navigation.
• Crew Facilities: These vessels offer specialized accommodations for prolonged operations in harsh environments, prioritizing crew safety and comfort.

For further insights into vessels' evolving roles in ice conditions in offshore wind, feel free to reach out to Clarksons. As experts in maritime services and solutions, Clarksons offers valuable guidance on vessel requirements, technological adaptations, and strategic selections for the offshore wind industry.

Connect with Clarksons at [email protected].

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES NEWS

NKT has been awarded the contract to supply offshore export power cables for the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Park in Poland. NKT's role involves designing, producing, and providing accessories for the export power cables, spanning approximately 130 km. The company will collaborate with two partners within a consortium. The contract holds a value exceeding EUR 120 million, with the project anticipated to be operational by 2026. Situated 23 km from the coastline, the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Park will consist of 76 wind turbines, generating a capacity of up to 1.2 GW. This project aligns with Poland's goal of establishing up to 11 GW of offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea by 2040. Source: NKT

DeepOcean has been appointed by RWE as preferred supplier of subsea installation services in connection with the Nordseecluster A offshore wind development off the German coast. Under the agreement, DeepOcean will take charge of preparatory work, transport and installations of all inter-array cables, including trenching, topside pull-ins and terminations for the initial build-out phase. In total, DeepOcean will install 185 kilometres of 66kV aluminium and copper cables, starting with connecting all 44 offshore wind turbines of Nordseecluster A.????????????????

The Nordseecluster project in the German North Sea combines four wind farm sites into a 1.6 GW project with 104 turbines. By early 2029, it will generate electricity for 1.6 million households. The construction occurs in two phases: Nordseecluster A (660 MW) with wind farms N-3.8 and N-3.7 in permit application phase, and Nordseecluster B (900 MW) with wind farms N-3.6 and N-3.5 in the second phase. Source: DeepOcean

Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard has delivered the cable layer and repair vessel (CLRV), Sophie Germain, to the French company Orange Marine. For the shipyard, this is the first construction of such a vessel for the European market. In July, the ceremonial handover of Sophie Germain occurred at Dock No 4 south pier, attended by representatives from Orange Marine, officials from various institutions, class surveyors, and yard personnel.

Sophie Germain is a state-of-the-art vessel designed for laying and repairing submarine cables. It was designed by Vard Design from Norway and detailed in-house by Colombo Dockyard. The 1800 dwt CLRV is 100m in length with a beam of 18.8m and a depth of 7.15m. It can achieve a speed of 14.5 knots and has accommodation facilities for 76 persons. The vessel has three cable tanks to carry fibre optic and power cables and one of the three tanks is fitted with a carousel system. Source: The Maritime Standard

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has designated two draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore southern Oregon for a lease sale in Q1 2024. Avangrid, Ocean Winds, BlueFloat Energy, Mainstream Renewable Power, and the TotalEnergies-Simply Blue Group joint venture (Deep Blue Pacific Wind) have shown interest in developing floating wind farms in the region. These draft WEAs can accommodate up to 2.6 GW of offshore wind capacity, utilizing floating wind technology due to the deep waters in the area. BOEM initially identified three Call Areas in federal waters off Oregon's coast last year, totaling a potential 17 GW capacity, and later focused on two specific Wind Energy Areas. After feedback from the public, stakeholders, and agencies, a Call for Information and Nominations was issued for these two areas in April 2022. Nominations were received from Avangrid, BlueFloat Energy, Ocean Winds, Mainstream Renewable Power, and the TotalEnergies-Simply Blue Group joint venture (Deep Blue Pacific Wind). The two Oregon Call Areas were refined over time and now cover around 219,568 acres within the previously defined boundaries. BOEM has initiated a 60-day public review and comment period for these draft WEAs, considering this input in the formal designation of the final Wind Energy Areas off the Oregon coast, emphasizing transparency and community involvement. Source: Offshore WIND

Goldwind has completed the construction and delivery of a next-generation 1600-tonne offshorewind installation vessel in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. The vessel acquires the capability to raise wind turbines surpassing 20MW, along with their fixed support structures, and operate in water depths of up to 70 meters. Goldwind states that this innovative installation vessel also enhances the ability to transport and store even more sizable installations. Source: Goldwind

Siemens Gamesa has awarded a contract to Global Wind Projects for pre-assembling wind turbine towers. Global Wind Projects, known for onshore wind turbine crane and installation services, has secured its first standalone offshore wind contract. Under this contract, they will provide cranes, installation personnel, and ground transport (in partnership with Forth Ports Limited) for the pre-assembly of wind turbine towers. The project is set to commence in the coming weeks. The pre-assembly of wind turbine towers is part of Siemens Gamesa's scope of work at the Port of Dundee. After assembly, these towers will be transported to the expansive 105 square kilometer wind farm site located off the coast of Fife for the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm. This 450 MW initiative is being developed by EDF Renewables and ESB off the coast of Scotland. Global Wind Projects has committed a workforce of 90 personnel at the port to complete the work scope, resulting in the creation of over 30 new jobs. Source: Offshore WIND

MEET CLARKSONS AT RENEWABLES EVENTS

ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi?| 2nd – 5th October 2023 | More information

ACP, Boston | 3rd – 4th October 2023 | More information

Floating Wind, Aberdeen | 4th – 5th October 2023 | More information

Offshore Energy, Amsterdam | 28th – 29th November 2023 | More information

Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Wind are partnering on a 500 MW ScotWind project east of the Shetland Islands. This will expand the area of the Arven offshore wind farm to 2.3 GW. Arven has two sites: a 1.8GW site east of Shetland for the Mainstream Ocean Winds venture and a separately awarded 500MW site for Ocean Winds in the same NE1 block. Mainstream now holds a 50% stake in the holding company of Ocean Winds. The partnership expands the ongoing collaboration, which is evident in projects such as a 1.2 GW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea and participation in the Norwegian Utsira Nord floating offshore wind farm tender. Source: Mainstream

The Australian federal government has initiated a consultation process for a new offshore wind zone off the Illawarra region in New South Wales (NSW). This comes after the NSW state government declared it a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) earlier this year. The envisioned offshore wind zone holds the potential to accommodate a significant 4.2 GW of offshore wind generation capacity. This capacity could effectively power up to 3.4 million homes, according to statements from the federal government. The consultation phase, which extends until October 16, includes a series of six community information sessions spread across the Illawarra area. These sessions are specifically designed to encourage participation from community members, industries, and businesses. Spanning an area of 1,461 square kilometers, the proposed Illawarra offshore wind zone is positioned 10 kilometers from the nearest shoreline point, extending up to 30 kilometers at Kiama. Source: OffshoreWIND

Contacts

OSLO

Frederik Colban-Andersen?|?Managing Director?

Erik T?nne?|?Managing Director, Market Analysis

Jens Egenberg?| Head of Research Renewables

Anders C. Hagen?| Chartering Walk-2-Work, Subsea

Vegard Volls?ter?| S&P and Newbuilding T&I/CSOV

Espen Bj?rnson?| Chartering Subsea & Wind

HAMBURG

David Matthews?| Head of Strategy Renewables

Rouven C. Willner?| Projects SOV, CSOV

Tim?B?rner?|?Chartering Walk-2-Work, Gangways

Henning Leverkus?| Chartering CTV, Tugs & Workboats

Sina Ingber?| Marketing & Projects

COPENHAGEN

Gabriel Andersen?| Principal Consultant Logistics and EPC

LONDON

Neil Buchan?| Head of APAC Subsea & Wind?

Mikkel Nielsen?| Principal Consultant Logistics & O&M?

Chris Roberts | Chartering and Renewables Consultant

ABERDEEN

James Braid?| Divisional Director Logistics, Transport & Installation

Olivier Candeel?| Chartering & Consultant Transport & Installation

Oliver Thompson?| Market Analyst, Transport & Installation

Chris Tweedie?| Chartering Subsea and Offshore

HOUSTON

Jonathan Lints | Director Subsea and Renewables

Jack Fitzgerald?| Chartering Jones Act Specialist?

Tylor Bojé | Chartering?OSV / Jones Act Lead

SHANGHAI

Jack Qiu?| Projects Newbuilds and China?

SINGAPORE

Tilly Manley?| Chartering APAC Renewables

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