DryDocks World bags Ostwind 4 converter stations dealDryDocks World bags Ostwind 4 converter stations deal

Drydocks World has been awarded the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract for the wind energy converter station topsides and jacket structures at Germany’s Ostwind offshore wind farm.

The topside will be built at Drydocks World’s Dubai yard, integrating technology manufactured in Europe, and will be delivered to the project site in Germany once completed.

The contract was awarded by German electricity transmission system operator 50Hertz, which also awarded GE Vernova the supply deal for the technology behind Germany’s first High Voltage Direct Current connection through 110km of cables.

Ostwind 4 is a 2 GW offshore wind grid located north-east of Rügen island, expected to be completed in 2031. The grid will deliver enough power for around 2m German homes.

Captain Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, said: "The Ostwind 4 project exemplifies the power of international collaboration in advancing renewable energy solutions. Drydocks World is honoured to support Germany's transition to sustainable energy by delivering cutting-edge offshore infrastructure that embodies engineering excellence and environmental stewardship."

Stefan Kapferer, CEO of 50Hertz Transmission, commented: “The awarding of the contract to GE Vernova and Drydock World marks the beginning of a new chapter in the use of wind energy in the Baltic Sea. 50Hertz is the first transmission system operator to deploy 2GW / 525 kV technology in this sea area. This is pioneering work. We want to ensure that the entirety of the technically and economically viable offshore wind energy potential in the Baltic Sea is exploited, primarily with the help of direct current technology. To do this, we need to think and act in an even more networked way across national borders. One prerequisite for this is the creation of legal and regulatory conditions that enable wind farms in the waters of other EU states to be connected to the German transmission grid.”

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Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group chairman & CEO of Drydocks World parent company DP World, said: "Drydocks World’s pivotal role in the Ostwind 4 Project underscores its technical excellence and commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure. This award reflects DP World’s broader mission to drive clean energy transitions and economic growth. As the global energy landscape evolves, we remain dedicated to leveraging our expertise and innovative capabilities to support initiatives that drive clean energy transitions and economic development.”

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