RWE has signed an agreement with Jan De Nul Group for the long-term usage of two next-generation installation vessels for future offshore wind foundation and turbine construction.
Supported by a Service Agreement, Jan De Nul Group will provide both in-house and market solutions and services to support RWE’s offshore wind projects. This long-term contract has allowed RWE to secure vessel capacities and services in a tight market.
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO for RWE Offshore Wind, says: ‘Through this strategic partnership, RWE has taken a big step in securing the necessary installation vessels and services to deliver our large-scale offshore wind farms Thor and Hollandse Kust West VII, as well as further projects to come. These kinds of agreements are exactly what we need against the backdrop of the challenging market situation.’
The partnership includes the exclusive and long-term charter of the two specialist next-generation offshore installation vessels ‘Les Alizés’ and ‘Voltaire’.
Philippe Hutse, CEO of Jan De Nul Offshore Energy, says: ‘We are delighted to further step up our contribution to the worldwide energy transition through this long-term partnership. This multi-year approach creates much-desired planning security for our state-of-the-art installation vessels and will allow safe and efficient installation of a large number of offshore wind farms. We look forward to the continued cooperation with our highly valued client RWE.’
Source: Cyann Fielding, AntwerpXL 2023
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