Havfram, a prominent provider of transport and installation services in the offshore wind sector, has announced a significant contract with Vattenfall and BASF for the Nordlicht offshore wind farm cluster in the German North Sea. This contract marks a major milestone in the ongoing transition to renewable energy in Europe.
The Nordlicht wind farm zone, located approximately 85 kilometres north of the island of Borkum, consists of two distinct sites: Nordlicht I and Nordlicht II. Nordlicht I is projected to have a capacity of 980 megawatts (MW), while Nordlicht II is expected to contribute an additional 630 MW. Together, these projects are anticipated to produce around 6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually, enough to power approximately 1.6 million households in Germany.
Havfram will provide transport and installation support for 68 Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines at Nordlicht I, with operations set to begin in the summer of 2027. For Nordlicht II, the company will handle the transport and installation of 44 similar turbines, starting in the summer of 2028. The project will utilise one of Havfram’s state-of-the-art Wind Turbine Installation vessels, which is currently under construction.
Even Larsen, CEO of Havfram Wind, expressed enthusiasm about the contract, stating, “We are thrilled to have been selected for this substantial role in the Nordlicht cluster. This contract adds to an already strong backlog of projects and underscores the trust Vattenfall and BASF have in our capabilities.” He emphasised that this agreement, signed during the WindEnergy exhibition fair, highlights Havfram’s growing reputation within the offshore wind sector and the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy.
Samira Barakat, Acting Head of Offshore Wind at Vattenfall, reiterated the importance of this partnership, saying, “Vattenfall’s goal of achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2040 requires us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our entire value chain. This partnership with Havfram exemplifies our commitment to sustainable development. The use of a low-emission installation vessel is a significant step towards achieving fossil freedom.”
Tobias Stäb, Director of BASF Renewable Energy GmbH, noted the strategic importance of the Nordlicht projects in BASF’s transition to carbon neutrality. He explained, “The wind parks will supply our European chemical sites with renewable power, enabling us to increase production of low-carbon footprint chemical products. We are grateful for the collaboration with Havfram and are eager to move forward with this project.”
The Nordlicht wind farm cluster represents a crucial investment in green energy infrastructure in the region, significantly reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy independence in Europe. With the ongoing development of the Nordlicht projects, Havfram, Vattenfall, and BASF are poised to make a substantial impact on the renewable energy landscape, driving forward the transition to a sustainable future.