Press Release GE and Hitachi ABB Power Grids sign landmark agreement to reduce environmental impact in the electrical transmission industry April 21, 2021
An industry first, two global leaders in power technologies have entered into a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement that will allow them to expand their range of high-voltage equipment using a game-changing gas alternative to sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆)
SF₆ an insulating and switching gas commonly used in high-voltage electrical equipment, is a potent greenhouse gas
This historic agreement announced just before Earth Day 2021 will enable utilities to accelerate their reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Paris, FRANCE, and Zurich, SWITZERLAND, April 21, 2021 – GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business (NYSE: GE) and Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd. announced today a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement related to the use of an alternative gas to sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) used in high vol
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Sembcorp Marine will fabricate the structure at its yard, with offshore installation scheduled for 2024.
Heerema will install the platform using its Sleipnir semi-submersible crane vessel
(pictured).
Heerema wind business unit director Koen van der Perk said: “We are proud to be contributing to the Sofia project and are looking forward to working with Sembcorp Marine and the various other stakeholders to make this project a success.
“We would like to thank Sembcorp Marine for their trust in Heerema Marine Contractors to deliver a safe and successful project.
“Heerema is committed to support the global energy transition, and being part of this exciting project is another step in that journey for us.”
12 April 2021 9:12 GMT Updated 12 April 2021 9:12 GMT in London
Dutch player Heerema Marine Contractors has won a deal to transport and install the high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) offshore platform for RWE Renewables’ Sofia offshore wind farm in the UK.
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Located on the Dogger Bank, 195 kilometres offshore, Sofia spans an area of 593 square kilometres. The 1.4 gigawatt capacity project will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world when completed.
Monday’s announced deal for Heerema was struck with Singaporean fabricator Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine), which, along with GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions, recently scooped a