Drydocks World, in collaboration with GE Vernova, has secured a groundbreaking contract to build and install Ostwind 4, a 2 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind grid connection.
This project, awarded by 50Hertz, the Transmission System Operator for eastern Germany, will deliver renewable energy to nearly two million households, marking a major step in Germany's renewable energy transition.
Located 30 kilometers off the coast of Rügen Island in the Baltic Sea, Ostwind 4 will connect wind farms to the national grid using advanced High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology. This will be the first deployment of a 525-kilovolt HVDC system in the Baltic, setting new standards for long-distance energy transmission.
The project includes constructing offshore and onshore converter stations and a 110-kilometer DC cable linking the sea and land. Drydocks World will oversee the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) of the offshore converter stations, fabricating the topsides at its Dubai facility and incorporating advanced European equipment.
GE Vernova will supply the HVDC technology, including transformers, Voltage-Sourced Converters (VSC), and SF6-free Gas Insulated Switchgear, along with the civil works for the onshore converter station.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman & CEO of DP World, highlighted the project's role in advancing sustainable infrastructure, underscoring the company’s commitment to clean energy. Captain Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, emphasized the significance of international collaboration in driving renewable energy solutions.
This pioneering project sets new benchmarks for offshore wind energy and supports Germany’s energy transition, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
