Kent, a renowned engineering company, has successfully secured a contract from BP and EnBW to provide the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the Morgan and Mona offshore wind projects located in the Irish Sea. This significant project includes an option for an extension to the detailed design of wind turbine foundations for the two wind farms, which will have a combined generating capacity of 3GW.
Under the contract, Kent will undertake the design of jacket foundations specifically tailored for turbines ranging from 17MW to 24MW. The Mona and Morgan wind farms span a vast area of 800 square kilometers and will employ fixed-bottom turbines, situated in water depths of approximately 35 meters.
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The FEED phase is anticipated to last for six months and will involve comprehensive engineering design work aimed at informing foundation selection, demonstrating feasibility, and delivering a robust design to effectively manage project risks. Additionally, it will facilitate engagement with fabrication and transportation and installation (T&I) contractors.
Expressing her satisfaction, Cerianne Cummings, the Market Director for offshore wind at Kent, stated, “We are delighted to be awarded this project, allowing us to continue to support BP and EnBW in the development of these leading-edge sites in the Irish Sea.” Cummings further highlighted the company's commitment to the United Kingdom's ambitious goal of generating 50GW of power from offshore wind by 2030, emphasizing the partnership between Kent, BP, and EnBW.
