The Hai Long offshore wind farm has reached a significant milestone, with good progress observed in its offshore construction. This is encouraging news for the Taiwanese offshore wind market, especially as it continues recovering its reputation following challenges with the Yunlin project.
Hai Long 2A, 2B, and 3 represent the largest offshore wind project currently under construction in Taiwan. The project will feature 73 turbines upon completion, delivering a total capacity of 1,044 MW. It has been reported that the Hai Long 2 phase has concluded, with 111 pin piles installed, 37 jackets in place, two jacket foundations prepared for the topside, and one topside installed.
This progress is particularly noteworthy, given that the vessel Green Jade began operations on the project in April of this year. With eight months of work completed, the vessel has performed admirably. Green Jade first demonstrated its capabilities during the Zhong Neng Phase 1 project, executing it with precision and efficiency. We anticipated a similar level of performance for Hai Long, and the vessel has not disappointed.
While having reliable vessels like Green Jade is undoubtedly a positive factor for project success, it is not the sole determinant. A range of factors contributes to a project’s overall progress. At Hai Long, it appears that all aspects are aligning as planned, which bodes well for the project’s timely and successful completion.
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