CAPE Holland, a leader in offshore industry foundation installation equipment and a key company within the Venterra Group, has secured a contract with CDWE for the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm project in Taiwan. Under this agreement, CAPE Holland will supply its CAPE VLT-640 Tandem Vibro Lifting Tool for the pre-installation of foundation piles and offshore substation piles.
The decision to deploy the CAPE VLT-640 was driven by its ability to safely drive piles through challenging subsea soils with risk of pile run. With a track record of successfully installing well over 400 jacket piles in Taiwan, all without a single pile run, the CAPE VLT continues to set new standards for operational efficiency and risk reduction. Significant schedule optimization on the project was achieved in close collaboration with CDWE.
“We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with CDWE through the Fengmiao project,” said Frank Koopman, CAPE Holland managing director. “The successful application of the CAPE VLT on previous projects like Hai Long, has proven its value in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective pile installation with significantly benefits addressing operational risks as well as environmental concerns given the key features of the CAPE VLT.”
The Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm, situated in the Taiwan Strait about 36 kilometers off the coast of Taichung City, will feature water depths ranging from 53 to 64 meters. Once completed, the wind farm will deliver a total capacity of 500 MW, comprising 33 wind turbine generator (WTG) positions (99 pre piles through template) equipped with 15-MW turbines. The offshore substation foundation comprises a four-legged jacket structure with four post-installed skirt piles, each 4.6 meters in diameter and weighing up to 810 tons. The foundation piles are of the same diameter and weigh up to 585 tons.
As part of the Venterra Group, CAPE Holland benefits from the group’s extensive manufacturing and engineering capabilities. Venterra is a supplier of equipment and services to the offshore wind industry, manufacturing key equipment and components that support the construction and decommissioning of offshore wind farms. This contract win further strengthens Venterra’s position as a trusted partner to offshore wind developers worldwide, confirming its commitment to delivering innovative, safe, and efficient solutions for clients.
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