October 21, 2024
Click to download the white paper as a pdf
Port infrastructure plays a crucial role in the logistics of offshore wind construction. No matter the size of an offshore array or the type of turbine foundation technology selected – fixed or floating – offshore wind relies on fit-for-purpose port infrastructure where components can be staged and mobilised, and installation operations managed. The port then becomes a hub for ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M) throughout a windfarm’s lifespan.
Ahead of the VIND24 conference in Stockholm, we took a deep dive into the growing Swedish offshore wind industry which will significantly increase demand for port facilities. Our new white paper Strategic port planning: key to Sweden’s offshore wind future sets the context of the Swedish offshore wind industry, and explains the transportation and installation supply chain including stages of fabrication and assembly and the vessels involved in the process.
It outlines the challenges three of Sweden’s major ports face – Gothenburg, Trelleborg and Gävle – and the demand picture based on a nominal 1 GW wind farm project, using current technology. We present forecasts for three scenarios, based on different logistical simulations, and present solutions for planning and risk mitigation. This is especially critical, given the 113 GW of offshore wind capacity under development in Sweden extrapolates significantly from the 1 GW we model.
Contact us if you’d like to learn more about CoreMarine’s port assessment tool, and reach out to CoreMariners Fernando and Jonathan if you’re heading to VIND24!
