EPC - Offshore Substation

Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Substation

Bladt Industries, in collaboration with Ørsted Energy, successfully completed a full EPCI contract for the Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. This project, spanning 2012-2013, involved the construction and installation of a 450 MW substation, incorporating a range of electrical engineering disciplines.

31. March 2013

By Semco Maritime

Customer: Bladt Industries
End customer: Ørsted EnergyLocation: The German part of the North SeaCapacity: 450 MWPeriod: 2012-2013

Activities

Solution

A full electrical engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract covering substation for the Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm. The project involved several electrical disciplines including low-voltage systems.

Competences and systems:

Project management
High-voltage and medium-voltage systems
Low-voltage systems
Diesel generator systems
Protection & control systems
Drainage and waste systems
HVAC systems
Communication and IT systems
Platform identification systems
Transport/spacing

Highlights

Positive feedback from customer regarding general workflow and quality of work delivered
The project was delivered on time