Equinor and BP have awarded COWI with a contract to deliver wind turbine foundations designs for the 2100MW Empire Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind complex off the US state of New York.
The deal calls for the detailed engineering of 138 foundations with diameters of approximately 30 feet and lengths up to 330 feet.
COWI will provide over 100 experts to work on all aspects of the wind turbine foundation design, from the tower interface to the seabed fastening.
This includes steel, geotechnical and electrical design for the project as well as engineering support for fabrication, transportation and installation.
COWI Offshore Wind and Renewables Market Director Greg Matzat said: “We’re thrilled to be supporting Equinor and BP on one of the largest offshore wind projects in the US.
“It’s developments like this that really excite us, a complex engineering project, at the head of the development of a new industry in the US, that has huge social benefits and will help New York and the US achieve their renewable energy goals.
“The offshore wind industry in the US is booming, and we see great potential here for our engineers to continue providing innovative solutions for our clients.”
Equinor and BP’s Empire Wind development will feature 138 15MW vestas wind turbines in water depths ranging from 65 to 131 feet, spanning 80,000 acres off the coast of Long Island.
The project is expected to play a major role in meeting New York State’s goal of reaching 70% renewable energy by 2030.
This announcement adds Empire Wind to COWI’s large offshore wind portfolio in the US, having previously won a seven-year contract for Vineyard Wind in Massachusetts, the company said.
The engineering consultancy added that it has over 1,200 turbine foundations of their design installed worldwide.