SK oceanplant awarded contract by Seatrium
Published by Jessica Casey,
Editor
Energy Global,
SK oceanplant has secured a contract with Seatrium to supply the full jacket foundation for the Balwin5 HVDC offshore foundation project, part of TenneT’s next-generation offshore grid programme in the German North Sea.
Balwin5 is a 2.2 GW HVDC offshore substation, one of the world’s largest of its kind, and will play a key role in strengthening Germany’s offshore power transmission infrastructure and supporting Europe’s energy transition.
This achievement marks the first time a Korean company has secured a full jacket supply contract for a European HVDC offshore substation, demonstrating the global competitiveness of SK oceanplant’s engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and project execution.
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