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Powered by digital technology, strategic partnerships and a strong culture of solving problems, we deliver complex energy projects in a safe, predictable and sustainable way.
At Aker Solutions we are moving forward from our leading position within oil and gas services to transition to the renewable energy segment. Our goal is to ensure that renewables and low carbon projects account for two thirds of our revenue by 2030. Our track record in designing and constructing offshore structures internationally is unique, as is our competence on the entire offshore wind value chain.
Track record in offshore wind We are already a major player in offshore wind. Current projects include Sunrise Wind (924 MW) in New York, in addition to East Anglia 3 (1400 MW) and Norfolk Vanguard (1800 MW), both in the UK – where we are delivering high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems with our HV partner.
We are part of Norway’s Hywind Tampen, the world’s largest floating wind project, where we have delivered and installed 11 floating concrete hulls for wind turbines. We are well on the way toward our goal of becoming a preferred systems provider for floating offshore wind. Our broad product portfolio spans from subsea systems to floating foundations.
De-risking offshore wind developments Our expertise comes from delivering to the global offshore energy markets for over fifty years, as a designer, supplier and service provider of offshore floating and deepwater structures. We have designed, delivered and provided services for more than 160 complex floating structures – including semisubmersibles, spar buoys, TLPs and ship shape. This experience is invaluable in de-risking developments.
Complex environments Our customers and partners have trusted Aker Solutions to advance frontiers in complex environments and harsh waters. We have a proven track record with semi-submersible drilling and production platform designs that have enabled energy production in the world’s most challenging offshore environments. Aker Solutions has designed 60% of the world’s semisubmersible platforms, including the largest semisub in the world.
Now we are supporting our customers in the energy transition journey, together pioneering new and sustainable solutions. Deepwater wind is expected to become the most effective renewable energy source. More than 80 percent of the global offshore wind resources are in deep water. We have unique deepwater jacket technologies that drive down costs and unlock acreage also on intermediate depths, between 50 and 70 meters.
The entire OW value chain Aker Solutions offers the entire offshore wind value chain from cradle to grave, including basis for business case (early price estimation), early phase studies, FEED (front-end engineering design), EPCI (engineering procurement construction installation), services, lifetime extension and demobilization. We have a network of strong partners to secure flexibility and installation capabilities.
In addition to using our own yards, we collaborate extensively with partners and sub-contractors for fabrication. We offer flexibility to adapt to client requirements, such as geography and scale, optimizing the supply chain.
Offshore substationsWe deliver HVDC, floating HVAC and bottom-fixed HVAC. We offer full tailor-made engineering, and ownership of topside and jacket yard. We offer our own offshore product solutions, independent of the HV supplier (OEM).
Gravity-based structuresGravity-based structures (GBS) in concrete offer long lifetime, low maintenance, sustainable alternatives with local production. Gravity-based structures have low impact on wildlife due to gentle installation on the seabed.
Floating foundationsFloating substructures include concrete or steel designs. Our unmatched track record and experience in delivering floating and marine facilities has resulted in global recognition for successful design and project execution.
Steel jacket substructuresOur own world-class and fully automated production line has capabilities for cost competitive serial production for steel substructures. We provide services for the entire value chain, including early phase studies, FEED, EPC, lifetime extension and demobilization. We have a long track record on building complex jacket structures for substations and offshore platforms in addition to turbine foundations.
Marine operationsWe offer services such as load-out, sea-fastening, transportation and installation of the foundations and topsides through our highly experienced marine operations unit.
Powered by digital technology, strategic partnerships and a strong culture of solving problems, we deliver complex energy projects in a safe, predictable and sustainable way. This is how we #PowerTheChange.
Mainstream Renewable Power ("Mainstream"), the global renewable energy company majority-owned by Aker Horizons, Ocean Winds and Statkraft have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Aker Solutions, in Norway to collaborate on offshore wind at Utsira Nord. Mainstream, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are in a consortium to pursue an application to develop floating wind power at the Utsira Nord license area in 2023.
The consortium and Aker Solutions will together develop sustainable and cost-efficient technologies which include design, construction, fabrication and installation initiatives and other innovative solutions and new technology to lower costs. The collaboration aims to further develop capabilities across the Norwegian supply chain and strengthen Norway''s competitiveness in floating wind.
Combining Mainstream''s offshore wind development experience and five decades of North Sea expertise in offshore development, execution, and marine operations as a member of the Aker group of companies, the experience of Ocean Winds in developing, building, and operating bottom-fixed and floating offshore winds farms globally, and Statkraft´s deep expertise in renewable energy development, operations and management, the consortium covers the full value chain from development to delivery of offshore clean energy to market.
Mainstream and Ocean Winds, the ENGIE and EDPR joint venture dedicated to offshore wind, are currently developing two projects with an estimated capacity of 3 GW of floating offshore wind in the United Kingdom and South Korea. Statkraft and Mainstream have a separate and well-established partnership for the development of bottom-fixed offshore wind in Norway.
Aker Solutions is an integrated solutions, products and services provider to the global energy industry with expertise and execution capacity in Norway through its expansive yards, world class production line and its strong network of suppliers and subcontractors.
Tove Røskaft, Head of Offshore Wind at Mainstream, said: "The offshore wind journey is just getting started in Norway and innovative collaboration models are needed to ensure we position Norway competitively in offshore wind. We believe that bringing together the strengths from across the Aker group, along with those of our partners Ocean Winds and Statkraft, will position Utsira Nord at the forefront of the floating wind industry globally, while bringing broad benefits to Norway through new jobs, new technology and new green energy."
Oscar Diaz, Chief EPCI Officer, Ocean Winds, said: "As a pioneer in the floating offshore wind sector with more than 10 years of experience from development to operations, Ocean Winds is looking forward to working together with Norwegian partners and suppliers to build a successful supply chain and create enriching opportunities."
David Flood, SVP Offshore Wind in Statkraft, said: "Statkraft is pursuing an industrial role for offshore wind in the North Sea, and Norway is a crucial market for our strategy. Teaming up with Aker Solutions gives a strong push for the consortium in our ambitions to develop Utsira Nord and the market for offshore wind in Norway and demonstrates our commitment to utilizing Norwegian competence and progressing the Norwegian supply chain for international competition."
Stephen Bull, EVP Renewables, Aker Solutions, said: "Floating offshore wind is a huge industrial opportunity for the supply chain to collaborate and build on the decades of offshore expertise developed in the North Sea. Together with the consortium, we have the experience, innovation and cost-competitive models required to deliver the next full-scale floating offshore wind farm in Norway and take the industry to new, unexplored depths. We are excited to build a partnership focused solely on driving forward the next chapter in Norway''s energy legacy, whilst contributing to the government''s 2050 net-zero target."
Utsira Nord, an area off the coast of Haugesund in western Norway, is known for having consistently strong winds. Offshore wind is a rapidly maturing renewable energy technology that is poised to play an important role in the future energy system and the partners are ready to pursue the possibilities in the Utsira Nord license area.
Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are partnering in the upcoming Utsira Nord tender process to develop floating offshore wind in Norway. Together, we have unparalleled expertise in the development and operations of floating offshore wind farms, a long track record in industry development and transformation, and broad experience from Norwegian and global energy markets.
Mainstream Renewable Power ("Mainstream"), with a global project portfolio of more than 29 GW, is a leading pure-play renewable energy company with a presence across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Employing over 700 people across 20 markets, Mainstream has raised more than EUR 3.0 billion in project finance to date. In May 2021, Norway-based Aker Horizons acquired a majority stake in Mainstream and, in April 2022, Japan-based Mitsui & Co., Ltd. joined Aker Horizons as a long-term strategic investor.
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