Drydocks World and GE Vernova have secured a significant contract to construct Ostwind 4, a 2 gigawatt offshore wind connection that aims to power nearly two million households in Germany.

This project, awarded by 50Hertz, the Transmission System Operator for eastern Germany, represents a major advancement in the country's renewable energy initiatives.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World, emphasized the project's importance in promoting sustainable infrastructure and facilitating clean energy transitions.

The innovative design of the offshore converter station features a U-shaped jacket substructure, which enhances the longevity and efficiency of wind energy production.

Drydocks World will manage the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) of the wind energy converter stations, with topsides fabricated in Dubai.

This involvement showcases Drydocks World's expertise in complex offshore projects and its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

The project includes the construction of offshore and onshore converter stations, along with a 110-kilometer DC cable system that will connect the Baltic Sea wind farms to the national grid.

GE Vernova will supply key HVDC technology components, including Voltage-Sourced Converters and transformers, and will also manage civil works for the onshore station.

Captain Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, highlighted the project's role in demonstrating international collaboration in renewable energy.

Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova's Electrification business, noted that Ostwind 4 is crucial for decarbonizing energy systems and enhancing European energy security.

Ostwind 4 will utilize High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology, marking Germany's first deployment of a 525 kilovolt HVDC transmission system in the Baltic Sea.

Stefan Kapferer, CEO of 50Hertz, remarked that this contract signifies a new era for wind energy in the Baltic Sea, aiming to fully harness the area's offshore wind potential.