DEME awarded"substantial" contract for Taiwanese wind farm
Belgian dredging and marine engineering group DEME has secured a new offshore wind contract in Taiwan through its joint venture CDWE. The deal covers the transport and installation of 35 foundations, an offshore substation and erosion protection works, the company announced Thursday.
The Formosa 4 wind farm, developed by Taiwan’s Synera Renewable Energy, will be built about 20 kilometres off the coast of Miaoli County. With an expected capacity of 495 megawatts, it is set to make a significant contribution to Taiwan’s energy transition.
DEME described the contract as “substantial” but did not disclose its value. For the works, DEME will deploy several vessels, including Green Jade — the first floating offshore installation vessel designed and built in Taiwan, owned and operated by CDWE.
DEME has been active in Taiwan since 2019, when it co-founded CDWE, the country’s first offshore wind contractor. The joint venture has already worked on several projects. Earlier this year, it secured another “substantial” deal for the Fengmiao 1 wind farm, valued at between 150 and 300 million euros.
Installation of Formosa 4’s foundations is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027. It is expected to generate enough energy to power around 500,000 households every year.
"We are proud to play a significant role in advancing Taiwan’s clean energy transition and supporting its long-term vision for renewables," said Frank Jonckheere, general manager at DEME Offshore Asia-Pacific.
"In addition to bringing decades of knowledge and experience to Taiwan, we are nurturing local marine engineering talents and seafarers specialized in offshore wind who will help drive the industry forward for years to come."
#FlandersNewsService | An offshore wind farm off the coast of Japan. PHOTO © Philip FONG / AFP
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