Lamprell has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with developer energy services company NOV to support its delivery of Cerulean Winds’ three 1GW floating wind farms off the West of Shetland and in the Central North Sea.
Under the terms of the MoU, NOV will use Lamprell as its provider for the fabrication, assembly and outfitting for the tri-floaters to be used as floating foundations for the three wind farms.
“NOV and Lamprell will work closely to support and develop UK local content goals and will engage together in discussions with UK supply chain and UK yard(s) interested in participating in the projects, and able to offer suitable solutions,” said Lamprell.
In June 2021, Cerulean applied to develop a 3GW+ floating wind turbine project at sites West of Shetland and in the Central North Sea.
NOV was named as the first of Cerulean’s major delivery partners for fabrication for this proposed 200+ turbine development and will act as the exclusive provider of floating and mooring systems. If approved, the project is anticipated to be commissioned in 2026.
Lamprell chief executive Christopher McDonald said: “Today represents an important milestone for our floating wind ambitions.
“Our long history in the traditional oil & gas sector has stood us in good stead for our transition into the renewables space where we have been active since 2007.
“Offshore floating wind is a natural progression for the business and represents another step in the realisation of our strategy and establishing our credentials in the UK market. We look forward to supporting NOV in the development of this transformational project for the industry and Scotland.”