GBM Works and CAPE Holland, a Venterra Group company, have signed a memo-andum of understanding (MoU) to jointly further develop and commercialise Vibrojet® worldwide. Vibrojet is an installation technology for offshore wind monopile foundations, combining vibratory driving with controlled water jetting.
For many years, the offshore wind industry has been seeking installation methods that reduce environmental impact while contributing to a lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE). Vibrojet enables monopiles to be installed faster, more efficiently, and with significantly lower underwater noise levels than conventional installation methods.
Earlier this year, the technology was deployed during the installation of three offshore wind turbine monopile foundations at the Hollandse Kust West wind farm. The installation demonstrated that Vibrojet is ready for the next step towards commercial deployment.
By signing the MoU, both companies express their intention to combine their complementary expertise in a long-term strategic partnership. The objective is to offer clients a fully integrated Vibrojet solution, providing design, engineering, execution, and optimisation through a single collaboration, tailored to local ground conditions.
Within the partnership, GBM Works will lead Vibrojet technology development, project feasibility studies, and marketing. CAPE Holland will focus on Vibro Lifting Technology development, system integration, and the operational execution of off-shore projects.
Over the coming months, both parties will further formalise their collaboration through licence and long-term co-operation agreements. The ambition is to make Vibrojet commercially available as an integrated solution for offshore wind farm installation projects from 2027 onwards.
Govert Meijer, CEO, GBM Works, said: “The successful installation of three monopile foundations at Hollandse Kust West marks an important milestone for Vibrojet. By combining the expertise of our two organisations, we can accelerate the global deployment of a proven technology for the offshore wind industry.”
Frank Koopman, Managing Director, CAPE Holland, added: “By combining GBM Works' Vibrojet technology with CAPE Holland's offshore vibratory installation expertise, we can offer our clients an integrated installation solution that meets the growing demand for quieter, more efficient, and more sustainable foundation installation methods.”
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