Swiss offshore contractor Allseas has signed a contract with Menck for delivery of piledriving tools for the installation of TenneT’s DolWin6 offshore converter platform in the German North Sea.
Acteon’s unit Menck will provide its submersible MHU 3500S hydraulic hammer, which is capable of driving monopiles and smaller sized piles.
It will also supply a back-up MHU 1900S hammer, follower and technology to reduce underwater noise generated during pile installation.
The installation is expected to take 15 days.
Completion of the DolWin6 project is scheduled for 2023.
Like the previous projects, DolWin3 and BorWin3, it is a direct-current connection between offshore wind farms and mainland Germany with a 900-MW transmission capacity and is part of the German government’s commitment to increase the country’s renewable energy supply.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Menck and LDD to demonstrate our joint capabilities and shared dedication to efficient and safe offshore pile installation,” said Menck project manager Morten Hesseldahl.
“I am delighted that Allseas has awarded us this contract and the opportunity to be involved in this important step towards the German government’s renewable energy targets.”