ScottishPower Renewables has awarded HSM Offshore Energy an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC) contract for the East Anglia 2 offshore substation and jacket foundation, a key component of the 960-megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm located off the Suffolk coast.
Under the terms of the contract, HSM Offshore Energy will deliver a 5,100-metric-ton (mt) offshore high-voltage substation and a 3,700-mt jacket foundation for the project. Initial engineering work for the project began in the summer of 2024 under an early work agreement, with construction set to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025. The jacket installation is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, with the topside to be installed by late 2027.
“This contract represents a significant milestone for HSM Offshore Energy and underscores our position as a trusted partner in the offshore wind industry,” said Hans Leerdam, Chief Commercial Officer at HSM Offshore Energy. “The proactive approach taken by ScottishPower Renewables to reserve yard capacity early demonstrates the value of collaboration and forward-thinking in driving the energy transition.”
Ross Ovens, Managing Director for Offshore at ScottishPower Renewables, highlighted the importance of securing key supply chain partners early. “It’s fantastic to be working with HSM Offshore Energy to bring our £4 billion East Anglia TWO windfarm to life and produce more homegrown green generation for the UK,” Ovens said. “This contract is a great example of the innovative and forward-thinking approach we took to securing quality supply chain partners for the project at the earliest opportunity.”
The East Anglia 2 offshore wind farm, located approximately 33 kilometers off Southwold and 37 kilometers from Lowestoft in the southern North Sea, is expected to generate enough power to supply nearly one million homes once operational.
