SEPTEMBER 2023 Ӏ NEWS
oFFSHoRE WIND CoNTRACT FoR HEAvY LIFT JoINT vENTuRE IN TAIWAN
Mammoet-Giant chosen for marshalling and lifting activities in Ørsted's Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms.
Ørsted Taiwan, part of the world’s largest offshore wind company Ørsted, has commissioned Mammoet-Giant Taiwan, a joint venture (JV) between heavy lifting specialists Mammoet and Taiwanese Giant Heavy Machinery Services, to provide essential support for the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan. The offshore wind farm development
is playing a crucial role in Taiwan's green energy targets, as it aims to achieve 5.7 GW of offshore wind power capacity by 2025. The contract win builds upon Mammoet-Giant’s presence in Taiwan; it has been active since the inception of offshore wind in the country in 2017. The JV has been entrusted with the marshalling and lifting activities for 66 suction bucket jackets. Mammoet-Giant will deliver a
comprehensive turnkey service for the project, from initial planning to execution, ensuring the jackets get into the water
faster. By managing the complete quayside scope with meticulous planning and execution, the company says it will reduce interfaces, minimise project risks, and ensure high levels of utilisation with minimal disruption to port facilities. To handle the quayside operations, Mammoet has selected its 5,000t capacity SK 350 ring crane which it says will be instrumental in achieving the project's objectives. Operating from a single location, the SK350 will lift the 2,500t suction bucket jackets directly from deck carriers to the quayside and after temporary storage on site, onto deck carriers ferrying the
jackets to the installation vessel in the field. This methodology will eliminate the need for vessel repositioning during offloading and loading operations. The crane’s design enables it to operate in the region’s high wind speeds, mitigating schedule risks and optimising loading speeds. This reduces vessel turnaround times at the port to a minimum, resulting in cost reductions and further schedule optimisation, says Mammoet. Chris Schraa, managing director of Mammoet Taiwan, stated: “We are thrilled and honoured to have been awarded the contract to help construct Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms. Mammoet-Giant remains steadfast in our mission to deliver exceptional performance and contribute to the sustainable growth of Taiwan's renewable energy sector. “Projects like these showcase the
strength of our setup in Taiwan as well as the value of early engagement in engineering. This enables us to offer smarter and safer solutions, optimising schedules and processes through direct communication with the developer.” For more on Mammoet’s offshore wind work see our renewables feature starting on page 28.
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