Van Oord finishes work on Walney Extension offshore wind farm

Van Oord has finished the Walney Extension offshore wind farm for DONG Energy to transport and install 87 foundations. Van Oord’s installation vessels Aeolus and Svanen completed the project in 4.5 months.

Upon completion of the project in late 2018, the offshore wind farm will supply energy to more than 500,000 households in the United Kingdom. It will contribute to governmental targets to ensure that, by 2020, fifteen percent of the UK’s energy is being produced sustainably. The Walney Extension offshore wind farm is located in the Irish Sea, approximately 19 kilometres off Walney Island, Cumbria, United Kingdom. The farm consists of 87 wind turbines with a total capacity of 659 MW. Specialised equipment For this project, Van Oord deployed its... ... More: Official Press Release Van Oord

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