MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has signed a lease agreement more than doubling its presence at the Port of Esbjerg in Denmark for pre-assembly and shipment of offshore wind turbine components.
The manufacturer will expand its facilities to 138,200 square metres from 54,200 square metres presently.
Extra quay space will be available for the “execution of multiple projects simultaneously”, MHI Vestas said.
Pre-assembly for the 165MW Nobelwind project in Belgium will start at the port in June, with work on the 400MW Rampion project in UK beginning in September.
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind director, pre-assembly & projects Bo Bjerregaard said: “Pre-Assembly is a critical aspect of our business and therefore it is essential to have a dedicated site onshore, with the necessary infrastructure where we can prepare our components for offshore installation.
“This will ensure we can minimise time spent offshore, and thereby reducing installation costs.
“We are preparing for a busy period where we will execute several projects from Esbjerg and we highly appreciate the infrastructure investment and the flexibility shown by the Port of Esbjerg in supporting our asset light operations.”
Image: Port of Esbjerg (MHI Vestas)
MHI Vestas doubles up in Esbjerg
Manufacturer increases leased area at port to 138,200 square metres
By EBS