Samkang M&T has cut the first steel for the 1GW Hai Long offshore wind project at its sub-assembly shop in South Korea.
The company previously won the contract to supply 52 jacket foundations for the wind farm, located off Taiwan, by December 2024.
The jackets exceed 93 metres in height and weigh well over 2000 tonnes with all supporting equipment.
They will be the largest foundations implemented thus far in Taiwan’s nascent offshore wind industry, supporting the 14MW wind turbines that will be installed in Hai Long.
According to the project timeline, the offshore installation will be carried out in 2024-2025, followed by commissioning and grid connection in 2025-2026.
Hai Long EPCI Director Frank Spee said: “The first cut of steel for these jackets marks an important milestone for the Hai Long project, as it signals the start of a critically important fabrication workstream for our project.
“Starting the fabrication in line with our original manufacturing schedules is important for future success in project installation, and we look forward to seeing these jackets become a reality.”