Seatrium and Mammoet move 30,000-tonne substations
Three 2 GW offshore substations to be load out in the Netherlands and Germany, supporting 15 HVDC connections by 2032.
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The Netherlands / Germany: Seatrium and Mammoet have teamed up to load‑out three major substations as part of TenneT’s 2-GW offshore grid connection programme, linking North Sea wind farms to the European mainland.
The wider initiative will see 15 HVDC systems installed by 2032 – eight in the Netherlands and seven in Germany, each capable of transmitting 2 GW of renewable energy.
Seatrium will construct the topsides at its shipyards, with each platform weighing more than 30,000 tonnes. Mammoet will manage the complex movement and load-out operations, using specialist skidding equipment to transfer each substation safely from land to sea-going vessels.
The project is a key part of Europe’s drive toward net-zero and energy independence. By deploying higher-capacity connection systems, TenneT can reduce the number of offshore facilities required, helping to limit environmental impact.
Richard Verhoeff, Global Sales Director at Mammoet, said: “We are proud to partner with Seatrium on this innovative offshore wind programme. It demonstrates the scale at which these critical energy projects can now be delivered and supports Europe’s climate ambitions.”
The programme represents a significant step in building a robust offshore electricity network capable of supporting Europe’s growing renewable energy demand while improving efficiency and sustainability in offshore infrastructure development.
Source: Singapore Business Review
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