German Offshore Wind Farms Receive Remedial Boost
As the world shifts towards renewable energy, offshore wind farms have become a crucial component in the quest for a cleaner tomorrow. Germany, in particular, has made significant strides in harnessing wind power, with two of its largest offshore wind farms, DanTysk and Sandbank, receiving a much-needed remedial boost.
Image: A typical offshore wind farm
The Netherlands-based company, Bluestream, an OEG Renewables business, has been awarded a large remedial campaign on the two wind farms, located 90 kilometers off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein in the German sector of the Southern North Sea. This project marks a significant milestone in the region’s energy transition ambitions.
According to Rutger Lieverse, Commercial Manager of Bluestream, “We are delighted to be working with Vattenfall on this important remedial campaign, delivering our specialist subsea and topside services, leveraging our significant experience managing inspection and maintenance campaigns in these types of shallow water offshore environments.”
The remedial campaign, which is expected to run for around 35 days, includes the replacement of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) systems, replacement of various reference cells, debris removal, and sonar transponder exchanges. These critical repairs will ensure the continued integrity and operational performance of the wind farms, which have a combined capacity of 576 MW and cover an area of 150 square km with 152 turbines.
Image: An Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) system
Bluestream will charter the Go Electra multi-purpose service vessel with air dive spread and a Seaeye Tiger observation class ROV to deliver the scope with a focus on safety and quality as a core priority. The company’s experience in operating with divers and rope access specialists on offshore energy infrastructure will be instrumental in ensuring the success of this project.
As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, investments in renewable energy infrastructure, such as offshore wind farms, are becoming increasingly vital. Projects like this remedial campaign demonstrate the industry’s commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of these critical assets.
Image: Offshore wind turbine maintenance
The Netherlands-based company’s involvement in this project highlights the importance of collaboration and expertise in the offshore wind sector. As the industry continues to grow, partnerships like these will be crucial in driving innovation and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.
OEG Renewables and Bluestream have positioned themselves as valued partners in the supply chain for offshore wind, delivering integrated solutions to offshore wind farm operators and OEMs in Europe and beyond, and supporting the global energy transition.
Image: The German coastline
In conclusion, the remedial campaign on the DanTysk and Sandbank wind farms is a significant step forward in Germany’s energy transition journey. As the world continues to battle climate change, projects like these will become increasingly important in our collective efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and switch to cleaner, renewable energy sources.
