Fred Olsen Windcarrier has secured its first contract in Taiwan to install turbines at WPD’s 640MW Yunlin wind farm.
The vessel operator will transport and install Siemens Gamesa 8MW turbines at the project in an operation that will start in spring 2020.
Windcarrier said one of its three jack-ups will deploy to Asia for the job.
The company said it will engage local stakeholders in the scope of work including ship agencies, installation port authorities, steel fabricators, engineering consultants and R&D and education centres.
“This is a very exciting project as it is the first large transport and installation project in Asia for us,” said commercial director Martin Degen.
“We are glad to have been picked by Siemens Gamesa as a reliable partner for this new market. The contract will continue to strengthen our relationship with Siemens Gamesa.
“We are looking forward to bringing our European experience and capabilities to the project, working with the local supply chain in Taiwan.”
Siemens Gamesa is “confident” that Windcarrier will “prove themselves” on the installation job, according to head of marine operations Russell Brice.
“Taiwan is a strong developing market for SGRE, as such it is essential that we operate with partners who we are sure to bring the right team and the right assets for the job,” he said.
“We are looking forward to be working together again, this time for Yunlin.”