The Port of Nigg in the Cromarty Firth has received the initial shipment of transition pieces (TPs) for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm. Owned by Global Energy Group (GEG), the port will play a pivotal role in the assembly and installation process of the 62 TPs scheduled for delivery.
Global Energy Group, the owner of Nigg, is set to provide a range of preassembly support services, encompassing craneage, logistics, mounting ancillary equipment, and inspection & repair support throughout the rolling program of TP delivery and installation.
Ocean Winds, the joint venture between Engie and EDP Renewables, is spearheading the development of the Moray West project. The initial TP delivery included two units destined for the offshore substations, a crucial step in advancing the export electrical infrastructure.
GEG's fabrication division has completed the fabrication of two J-Tube cages integral to the TPs. These cages will be integrated to safeguard the cables transmitting power from the turbines to the offshore substations, as well as the cables exporting power to the mainland.
The commencement of TP delivery marks the initiation of the broader campaign to install all 62 TPs onto the monopile foundations, which are coordinated and installed from the Port of Cromarty Firth.
Post the installation of the monopile foundations and TPs, Siemens Gamesa 14.7MW turbines are slated for placement on each turbine base.
Charlie Morrison, Operations Director at GEG and Port of Nigg, expressed pride in the company's successful track record in managing over 2.6GW of offshore wind assets through the Port of Nigg. He highlighted the group's expanding preassembly capabilities and expertise, positioning GEG as a preferred partner for offshore wind operations in the UK.
