Renewables
DEME secures Zeevonk wind turbine contract
DEME has been contracted to transport and install 69 wind turbines for the Zeevonk offshore project in the Netherlands.
Key points
- DEME will handle 69 turbines for phase one of the Zeevonk development.
- The 1GW site is co-owned by Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
- Offshore operations are slated to begin following preparations in 2028.
What happened
Power Technology reported that DEME secured an agreement to manage the transport and placement of 69 wind turbines for the initial phase of the Zeevonk offshore facility. Situated 63 to 84 kilometres off the North Sea coastline near Bergen aan Zee, the 1GW site is a joint venture between Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners via its Energy Investment Fund I, according to the source material.
Project timeline
Deployment will utilise the Norse Energi, a recent addition to the contractor's fleet. This follows a previous agreement awarded in July 2026 for setting the foundations of the facility. Site preparation is slated to commence in 2028, with offshore deployment following ahead of a scheduled completion in 2029.
Martin Degen, business unit director for WTG and O&M at DEME, stated that the award expands the company's involvement in delivering the installation safely and efficiently.
Why it matters
According to the reporting, the project supports Dutch renewable energy goals by adding generation capacity. The development also strengthens the contractor's footprint within the European offshore wind sector.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
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