Posted on February 3, 2025
DEME has been awarded two contracts1 for the transport and installation of 112 foundations at the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms in Germany. Additionally, DEME also secured the contract for the scour protection at both wind farms.
The Nordlicht wind farm zone, 85 km north of Borkum in the German North Sea, comprises two sites: Nordlicht 1 (980 MW) and Nordlicht 2 (630 MW). Vattenfall is developing and building the Nordlicht cluster, with BASF as a key partner owning 49% of the projects. The wind farm zone is set to provide clean energy for 1.7 million households, as well as German industries.
While the contract remains subject to the final investment decision, Vattenfall held a signing ceremony officially allocating the various scope components to the contractors involved. The construction of Nordlicht 1 and 2 is scheduled to start in 2026. The wind farms are expected to be fully operational in 2028. DEME will install 68 foundations and scour protection at Nordlicht 1 in 2026, followed by 44 foundations and scour protection at Nordlicht 2 in the following year.
Several vessels will be deployed including DEME’s offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’, a jack-up vessel and a fallpipe vessel for the scour protection. With its high-tech motion compensated pile gripper in combination with its 5,000-ton crane, ‘Orion’ is able to install the largest foundations efficiently, even in harsh weather conditions. Orion’s unmatched offshore wind capabilities are proven by installing over 120 monopiles in the US and UK in 2024 alone.
Bas Nekeman, Business Unit Director North Europe, said: “We are very proud that Vattenfall and BASF have placed their trust in us to deliver this flagship project, which is set to play a significant role in the energy transition. We look forward to collaborating with Vattenfall and BASF, whose clear commitment to driving the transition to sustainable energy aligns well with DEME’s ongoing efforts to offer innovative solutions for the evolving energy landscape.”
Cyril Moss, Executive Project Director for Nordlicht 1 at Vattenfall: “DEME’s proven expertise in German waters and their advanced installation capabilities give us full confidence in the safe and timely completion of the Nordlicht foundations. This collaboration is key to delivering reliable, renewable energy to millions of households.”
Extensive track record in Germany
DEME has an extensive track record in German waters, both in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. In the Baltic, DEME’s expertise includes projects such as Arcadis Ost, which marked the maiden voyage of ‘Orion’ in 2022. In the North Sea, DEME contributed to numerous projects, including Kaskasi, Merkur, Hohe See, Albatros, Godewind I and II and Borkum Riffgrund I and II.
Additionally, the successful installation of Vattenfall’s Vesterhav project in the Danish North Sea, just a few hundred kilometers north of the Nordlicht offshore site, further underscores DEME’s capabilities to deliver major offshore wind projects.
About DEME
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, environmental remediation, dredging and marine infrastructure. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on nearly 150 years of experience and is a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: climate change, a growing population and urbanisation, increasing maritime trade and environmental issues. With a team of more than 5,600 highly skilled professionals and one of the most advanced fleets in the world, DEME is well-positioned to tackle even the most complex projects. DEME realised a turnover of 3,285 million euro in 2023. For more information, please visit www.deme-group.com.
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