CIP has awarded Aker Solutions and Principle Power a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for a 1GW floating wind project it is developing off South Korea.
The pair will carry out the FEED study for the site, comprising the 500MW Haewoori 2 and 500MW Haewoori 3, which will be located off the coast of Ulsan.
Work will start immediately on FEED and is due to be completed by November 2024.
As part of the scope, Aker Solutions will coordinate the design and delivery of the floating foundation structures for the sites and perform the front-end engineering design of the inter-array cable, marshalling port, wind turbine integration, transport and installation.
Principle Power will work under subcontract to perform the design of the floating platforms and mooring system based on its WindFloat technology.
Aker Solutions will also carry out execution planning, and work with Haewoori Offshore Wind to engage with the Korean supply chain to maximise local engagement in the projects.
Haewoori Offshore Wind chief executive Jonathan Spink said: “After a robust selection process, we are happy to collaborate with Aker Solutions and Principle Power for the FEED for the delivery of floating structures.
“The combined technical expertise and know-how of Aker Solutions and Principle Power will provide us with the capabilities to deliver one of the first industrial scale floating wind projects in the world.
“Together, we will continue to engage the Korean supply chain to bring the knowledge from real deployment experience, thereby helping Korea to accelerate its floating offshore wind industry, while reducing cost and risk for these first projects.”
Executive vice president of new energies at Aker Solutions Henrik Inadomi added: “Contributing to a project of this size and scale is a great opportunity to demonstrate our offshore expertise to accelerate the development of much-needed projects across the globe.
“Working together with Principle Power, we aim to provide a technically advanced offering and support Haewoori Offshore Wind in realizing these landmark developments.”