German grid operator 50Hertz has awarded the offshore high voltage substation for the Ostwind 3 grid connection to a joint venture consisting of HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders and Iv-Offshore & Energy.
The JV will be responsible for the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) of the substation and jacket.
The contract award was first reported in last week’s subscriber-only edition of reNEWS.
The Ostwind 3 offshore high voltage substation is located northeast of the island of Rugen, which is about 100km off the coast of the German town of Lubmin.
The substation has a planned capacity of 300MW, which will provide electricity for around 260,000 households.
The JV has already started the engineering. Later in 2023, the prefabrication and construction of the offshore high voltage substation and jacket will take place at construction yards in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Hans Leerdam, Commercial Director of HSM Offshore Energy, said: ‘’It gives us great pleasure to boost the energy transition together with our customer 50Hertz and partners Iv-Offshore & Energy and Smulders. The Ostwind 3 project is an important step forward in our offshore renewable growth strategy. We are delighted to combine the competences of our people in a safe manner together.”
Wim Vaes, Commercial Director of Smulders, added: “We are pleased that the JV has been selected by 50Hertz for the Ostwind 3 project based on the joined knowledge and extensive track records. Smulders looks forward to joining forces with HSM and Iv Offshore & Energy to successfully deliver the topside and the jacket foundation.”