HSM Offshore Energy has executed the load out and sail away of a topside and jacket for an offshore wind powered gas platform in the North Sea.
Upon completion, the N05-A platform will be the first electrified gas production platform in the North Sea, powered entirely by offshore renewable energy from the nearby Riffgat offshore wind farm.
Designed as a permanent manned installation, the N05-A platform will operate as a Not Normally Manned Installation (NNMI), making it an Autonomous Production Location (APL).
The export route will use a pipeline connected to the existing Noordgastransport (NGT) pipeline network.
The topside and jacket were positioned onto the H-406 barge, owned by Heerema Marine Contractors, using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) operated by Mammoet and managed by HSM Offshore Energy.
The topside and jacket will be transported to their designated site in the North Sea, where installation will take place.
ONE-Dyas anticipates commencing gas production by December 2024.
“This achievement marks a significant milestone for HSM Offshore Energy and underscores our dedication to pioneering innovative solutions in the offshore energy sector,” said Hans Leerdam, Commercial Director of HSM Offshore Energy.
“The successful load out and sail away of the NO5-A topside and jacket is a proof to our team’s expertise and commitment to perfection.
“We are excited to contribute to the energy transition and a sustainable energy-mix with this groundbreaking project.”