Portuguese engineering company Etermar has signed its first major contract in the offshore wind industry with Orsted and PGE for the 1500MW Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm.
The collaboration includes manufacturing and supplying secondary foundation structures for the renewable energy project in the Baltic Sea.
From March onwards, Etermar is manufacturing, storing and loading out over 100 external working platforms of the wind turbine foundations.
All structures will be delivered with a monopile door, and two will be equipped with radar platforms.
This project will be performed at Etermar’s headquarters (pictured), taking advantage of the unique conditions of this site, which is home to the country’s only privately owned port terminal.
Set inside the Port of Setúbal, this major contract puts the region and the Portuguese port on the map as a major export hub for the offshore wind market, Etermar said.
Luís Machado, Etermar Energia’s executive director, said: “This contract is a momentous achievement for Etermar, and it fills us with pride.
“It shows that, after almost three years of rigorous auditing, homologation, and tender processes, we were able to gain the trust of Orsted, the largest and most experienced offshore wind energy developer in the world.
“We are equally thrilled to work with PGE, the main energy producer in Poland, which is leading the change in the region’s energy industry.
“More than a seal of approval in one of the most rigorous industries on the planet, this partnership is an excellent opportunity for us to continue showcasing our commitment to delivering high-quality manufacturing and logistical solutions for this growing sector.
“It also shows that the Portuguese Offshore Wind Industry can compete and win outside its borders.”
All parties expect this contract to be the starting point of a long-lasting, fruitful work relationship and will keep an eye on future opportunities to collaborate with each other and other players.
This intention applies not only to the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm but also to other projects under development in Europe.
The Baltica 2 project is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2027.