World's Largest Crane Vessel Completes Key Foundation Installation at East Anglia Three Wind Farm
The Sleipnir, the world's largest semi-submersible crane vessel, has successfully completed the installation of the jacket foundation for the offshore substation at the East Anglia Three wind farm. After leaving the port of Stavanger in Norway on 30 September, it arrived in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, on 2 October. This marks a significant milestone in the development of this major offshore wind project.
The East Anglia Three wind farm, a joint venture between ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola, and Masdar, is set to be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world. Scheduled to enter initial operation in late 2026, it will comprise 95 Siemens Gamesa 14+ MW wind turbines, generating a total capacity of 1.4 GW.
Offshore construction began in April 2023 with the installation of the first monopile foundations. The recent completion of the jacket foundation installation by Sleipnir is a crucial step towards the final installation of the offshore substation (OSS) topside. This will be carried out by Sleipnir itself, which is expected to return to the UK project site around 17 October.
The East Anglia Three wind farm is on track for completion in late 2026, contributing significantly to the UK's renewable energy targets. The successful installation of the jacket foundation by Sleipnir is a testament to the project's progress, with the topside installation expected to follow soon.
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