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Dalzell, in Motherwell, Scotland, before being cut to size and edge profiled at the company’s dedicated wind tower hub in Scunthorpe.


The steel will be delivered to a fabricator which will form the plate into round sections before they are welded together to form the turbine tower.


WIND ENERGY Claus Loenvig Menne, Global Commodity Manager tower raw materials, Siemens Wind Power, said: “Wind turbines represent an efficient and reliable option in terms of renewable energy sources. Siemens Wind Power already has an exceptional track record in this area and we are confident this supply agreement with Tata Steel will see us continue to enhance both companies’ reputation for operational excellence.”


Tata Steel’s wind tower hub in Scunthorpe was established in 2010 to process and distribute steel plate to manufacturers of wind turbine towers. It can deliver up to 200,000 tonnes annually, reducing customers’ processing time while ensuring full traceability.


FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES It is anticipated the arrangement with Siemens Wind Power will open up further opportunities for Tata Steel to supply other steel products such as hot rolled coil and hollow sections which are also used in wind turbines.


Tata Steel www.tatasteel.com


SPECIFICATION The vessels to be built by MMS will be catamarans and feature a wave-piercing hull design, allowing them to remain stable, yet fast, in the North Sea’s often choppy conditions.


The vessels will also have a unique turbine-transfer system to ensure they can safely disembark people and equipment upon reaching the offshore turbines.


With a crew of three, the boats will be capable of 25 knots and have first class galley, toilet and shower facilities, together with crew’s sleeping accommodation.


MMS’ offshore transfer vessels will be unveiled at an event at the World Trade Centre Hull & Humber, Queen Street, Hull. The event is being run by the Renewables Network, a Humber-based private sector organisation which helps companies enter the green energy market.


MMS Ship Repair www.mms-shiprepair.co.uk


Wind Tower Hub Plate Processing www.windenergynetwork.co.uk 47


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