Dubai-based Drydocks World has performed a steel-cutting ceremony kicking off production of the topside for the 700MW Hollandse Kust Zuid Beta offshore transformer station.
The high-voltage alternate current (HVAC) platform will form part of the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind project in the Dutch North Sea.
Drydocks World’s project scope for the 3700 tonne topside spans production engineering, construction and mechanical completion, as well as pre-commissioning, commissioning assistance, load-out, sea fastening and HVAC engineering, procurement and construction commissioning.
It marks the third topside Drydocks World is constructing for Petrofac and end-client Tennet, and the second project for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm.
Drydocks World chief executive Rado Antolovic said: “We are pleased to support and contribute to the sustainable electricity generation system in Europe.
“Developing solutions to ensure supply meets future demand, is crucial to maintaining electrical service continuity to power homes and businesses.
“Our yard has a strong track record in delivering renewable energy projects and specifically offshore wind infrastructure.”