Subsea Micropiles and Marubeni Itochu Steel sign global supply agreement

The adaptation of micropiling technology to the offshore sector poses a highly beneficial disruption to the industry. Using smaller vessels and remote seabed drilling systems, large construction jobs can be more reliably completed with lower cost, minimal environmental impact, and high local content.

The approach led by Subsea Micropiles provides a scalable industrial solution for large projects to include offshore wind, both fixed and floating structures. Foundation designs can be adapted for high load regimes across a wide range of soil conditions.

Derek Robertson, CEO at Subsea Micropiles, responded: “It would be fair to describe offshore construction as the logistics of moving steel to the project site and from our perspective to the seabed. Recognising steel as a dominant project cost, we are very pleased to be working with MISI who can support us with tubular and flat plate steel globally, for the manufacture of anchor templates and piles in regional markets. We also enjoy a collaborative relationship on the development of offshore wind in Asia and other markets.”

Eiichi Fuji, Managing Director at MISI (European subsidiary), added: “MISI Group operates a global steel supply network, including Europe, and possesses extensive expertise in supply chain management. Through this global supply agreement, we will support the commercialisation of Subsea Micropiles by ensuring a stable and reasonably priced supply of high-quality steel materials for anchoring solutions. Furthermore, we are committed to strengthening our collaboration with Subsea Micropiles and enhancing our role in the rapidly expanding global floating offshore wind industry.”

For more news and technical articles from the global renewable industry, read the latest issue of Energy Global magazine.

Energy Global's Spring 2025 issue

The first issue of 2025 is here! The Spring issue of Energy Global starts with a guest comment by Tim Reid from UK Export Finance about expanding operations overseas before a regional report from Aurora Energy Research no the effect of negative electricity prices in Europe. Other interesting topics covered in the issue include electrical infrastructure, sit surveys & mapping, developments in solar, and much more. Featuring contributions from key industry leaders such as EM&I, DeterTech, and Global Underwater Hub, among others, don’t miss the valuable insights available in the Spring 2025 issue.

Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/wind/27052025/subsea-micropiles-and-marubeni-itochu-steel-sign-global-supply-agreement/