DeepOcean has secured an installation support contract for inter-array cables at the 295MW TPC offshore wind farm phase two (TPC-II), situated 6.5–20km off the coast of Lukang in Changhua County, Taiwan.
The agreement involves linking wind turbines to offshore substations and providing engineering and project management services.
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DeepOcean will collaborate with Dong Fang Offshore, deploying the chartered and recently upgraded subsea vessel the Orient Adventurer for offshore tasks.
The vessel currently features two new remotely operated vehicles, an under-deck carousel and a dedicated cable lay spread to facilitate effective subsea power cable transport and installation.
DeepOcean offshore renewables business executive vice-president Mitchell Pike said: “We look forward to working together with Dong Fang Offshore on this significant project.
“The project win demonstrates the quality and commitment we bring to the global offshore wind industry, working across Europe, Americas and now Asia-Pacific.
“Delivering high-quality solutions whilst understanding the local requirements from our regional presence is a key part of our operating model.”
The acquisition of Shelf Subsea last year has enabled DeepOcean to expand into the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the offshore renewables space.
The offshore renewables team at DeepOcean will oversee the project on-site, with assistance from European subsea power cable installation specialists.
The work will start immediately and is set to conclude by 2026.
DeepOcean APAC offshore renewables director Joel Ireland said: “This important project is a key step in the growth of our renewables business in the Asia-Pacific region.
“It leverages the strong track record that DeepOcean has with offshore cable installation projects, and it demonstrates our ability to execute key renewables projects in an important growth market.”
The TPC-II site spans 51km², with water depths ranging from 37 to 49m.
It includes 31 turbines set on four-legged jacket foundations, linked by three loops of inter-array cables within a 66kV (60Hz) network.
Power is converted at an offshore substation and then transmitted via three export cables to an onshore substation.
