RWE has joined forces with the Swedish Port of Karlshamn, signing a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at exploring the port's suitability for supporting logistics, installation, and maintenance activities for RWE's upcoming offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea.
Under this agreement, the partners will embark on a collaborative journey to assess the port's capabilities and identify necessary upgrades to accommodate the scaling-up of operations. This strategic alliance underscores RWE's commitment to leveraging local resources and expertise to drive industrial growth in Sweden.
Matilda Machacek, Vice President of Offshore Development Nordics at RWE Offshore Wind, emphasized the pivotal role of port capacity in facilitating the deployment of offshore wind projects. She stated, “A new offshore wind farm has the potential to transform a nearby harbour into a dynamic hub that catalyses significantly growth, infrastructure, jobs and economic benefits for the region.”
Anton Andersson, Project Lead at RWE Renewables Sweden, highlighted the success of RWE's Karehamn offshore wind farm as a precursor to harbour development. He noted, “Our Karehamn offshore wind farm is a great example also for harbour development. It has been reliably generating green electricity for thousands of Swedish homes for more than a decade.”
Caroline Säfström, CEO of Port of Karlshamn, expressed pride in the collaboration with RWE, emphasizing the port's strategic position to meet the evolving needs of the offshore wind industry. She remarked, “With its natural deep harbour and large shipyard, Port of Karlshamn is well positioned to meet the future needs of the offshore wind industry in the Baltic Sea.”
Säfström further elaborated on the economic benefits of establishing Port of Karlshamn as a hub for offshore wind energy, citing job creation and business opportunities for local companies and suppliers. She concluded, “By establishing itself as a hub for offshore wind energy, Port of Karlshamn is also creating employment opportunities for the region and promoting business opportunities for local companies and suppliers, thus contributing to the economic development of the area and strengthening the local economy.”
