Aker Solutions has secured a front-end engineering and design contract for the Empire Offshore Wind project, after completing pre-FEED works. Credit: Aker Solutions.

Aker Solutions has secured a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract from Empire Offshore Wind project in the US.

Under the contract, the company will design, construct, and deliver concrete foundations for offshore wind turbines in New York state.

The contract scope also includes analysis of construction methods and models for marine operations to install the structures.

Aker Solutions CEO Kjetel Digre said: “In recent years, we have increased our activity within low-carbon and renewable energy projects, and offshore wind is a key growth area.

“Aker Solutions is already delivering concrete hulls to Equinor’s Hywind Tampen offshore floating wind project. We are pleased to see that the Empire Wind development is considering using proven concrete technology, and that we can contribute with our expertise.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Equinor and BP won bidding to develop the Empire Wind project under a 50/50 strategic partnership in January.

Aker Solutions intends to begin work immediately, with completion expected in August this year. The company said that it will its experience gained from previous deliveries of concrete substructures.

The company secured the FEED award for Empire Wind after it won the pre-FEED contract in 2019.

Last September, Equinor agreed to sell a 50% stake in two offshore developments to British oil and gas company BP for $1.1bn. The stake covers the Empire Wind project in the waters of New York State, and the Beacon Wind project off the cost of Massachusetts.