Ramboll has won a major offshore contract with Japanese construction company Obayashi.
The Danish engineering firm will perform detailed foundation design for an as yet unnamed offshore wind farm, which will be one of the largest in Japan.
“In Japan, growth of the offshore wind market is rapidly increasing, and with this new contract Ramboll will strengthen its position as market leader,” the company said in a statement.
Japan currently has an offshore wind turbine output capacity of 65MW. For comparison, Denmark has installed offshore wind farms with an output of 1736MW.
However, Japan is planning to install wind farms with an output of 4,000MW by 2040.
Ramboll global market director for offshore wind Søren Juel Petersen said: “There is a giant potential for Ramboll in Japan. At the same time, however, the geographic location is very challenging for offshore wind turbines.
“The area has a reputation for both earthquakes and typhoons, which require certain foundation design standards to withstand the giant forces of nature.”
The Ramboll design team will be contracted for a period of around one year by Obayashi.
Obayashi general manager Taku Kurimoto Vorporation said: “Ramboll has designed foundations for over half of all offshore wind farms worldwide, so with their experience and expertise we feel completely confident with the long-service life of the offshore wind farm, even if the conditions are challenging in Japan.”