Mammoet, the world’s largest heavy lifting and transport company, has signed a contract with Seatrium to manage the load-out of three substations for TenneT’s ambitious 2GW offshore grid connection programme. This initiative aims to link large-scale offshore wind farms to the European mainland, significantly advancing climate targets in the Netherlands, Germany, and beyond.
The project will see the installation of 15 high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore grid connection systems in the North Sea by 2032, each boasting a capacity of 2GW. This approach is expected to reduce environmental impacts by minimising the number of offshore facilities required.
Seatrium will handle the topside fabrication across its global yards, with each topside weighing over 30,000 tonnes. Mammoet will employ specialist skidding equipment to transfer these massive platforms from land to sea-going vessels, ensuring precise movement and minimising structural deflection.
Richard Verhoeff, Global Sales Director at Mammoet, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are proud to partner with Seatrium for this innovative offshore wind programme, which will support Europe’s net-zero and energy independent ambitions. Our work is redefining the scale at which these key energy projects can be built.”
This collaboration marks a significant step in Europe’s journey towards energy independence and sustainability, with Mammoet’s expertise playing a crucial role in the project’s success. The use of advanced engineering solutions ensures the safe and controlled load-out of these colossal structures, setting a new standard for offshore energy projects.
