DNV GL is to carry out a verification study for Equinor covering the 88MW Hywind Tampen floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Norway.
The work will ensure that the turbines comply with the applicable codes and standards for floating offshore wind.
It will review and verify the design of the substructure, tower and mooring system, as well as load conditions and global parameters.
Hywind Tampen, which will be located approximately 200km west of Floro, will consist of 11 8MW turbines capable of meeting 35% of the annual power demand of the Snorre and Gullfaks oil fields.
DNV GL Energy executive vice president, northern Europe, Middle East and Africa Prajeev Rasiah said: “Reducing the use of gas for power generation by using floating offshore wind turbines to supply power to oil platforms is a challenging and innovative project with far-reaching benefits to both the oil and gas and renewables industries, and to combating climate change.
“Having been involved in floating wind for many years now, including as verification body on Equinor’s Hywind Scotland project, we’re excited to impart our expertise further on Equinor’s Hywind Tampen project.”