South Korea's Doosan Enerbility has entered into an agreement with Siemens Gamesa to manufacture nacelles for a floating offshore wind project.

Project Overview

The nacelles will be produced for a commercial-scale floating offshore wind project being developed by Equinor in South Korea 6

This marks an important step in the development of floating wind technology in the region.

Collaboration Details

• Doosan Enerbility, a major South Korean industrial conglomerate, will work with Siemens Gamesa and Equinor on this project 6 
• Siemens Gamesa will provide the turbine technology, while Doosan will handle the local manufacturing of nacelles.
   
• This partnership aims to combine Siemens Gamesa's offshore wind expertise with Doosan's manufacturing capabilities in South Korea.

Local Production

The agreement to produce nacelles locally in South Korea aligns with common requirements for local content in offshore wind projects. This localization strategy helps:

• Create jobs in the region
• Develop local supply chains
• Transfer technology and expertise

Significance

This collaboration is significant because:

1. It supports the growth of floating offshore wind technology, which allows wind farms to be installed in deeper waters.
2. It strengthens South Korea's position in the offshore wind industry.
3. It demonstrates Siemens Gamesa's commitment to working with local partners in key markets.

While specific details about the turbine model or project capacity are not provided in the available information, this partnership represents an important development for the floating offshore wind sector in South Korea.