Smulders, a Belgian subsidiary of Eiffage Métal, has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, on behalf of RTE, to manufacture jacket foundations for the electrical substations of the Centre Manche 1 and Centre Manche 2 offshore wind farms in Normandy, France.
Key Project Details
- Foundation Structures: Each jacket foundation will weigh approximately 7,000 tonnes and support electrical transformer substations with a capacity of 1.25 GW each.
- Construction Timeline:
- Fabrication begins in 2026 at Smulders’ production sites in Belgium.
- Final assembly will occur at Smulders’ facility in Vlissingen, Netherlands.
- Handover is scheduled for 2029 (Centre Manche 1) and 2030 (Centre Manche 2).
- Collaboration: Smulders will be supported by teams from Eiffage Métal in France to deliver the project.
This contract strengthens Smulders’ position as a European leader in the offshore wind sector and highlights Eiffage’s commitment to supporting France’s renewable energy ambitions and the transition to a greener energy mix.
Eiffage: Building a Sustainable Future
Eiffage, one of Europe’s top construction and concessions companies, is renowned for its expertise across construction, civil engineering, roads, and energy. With over 78,200 employees, the company reported €21.8 billion in revenue in 2023, with 31% generated outside France.
Eiffage Métal, a key brand of Eiffage, specializes in turnkey metallic construction and complex engineering projects, particularly in the offshore wind sector. The company operates nine production facilities and employs more than 2,100 people worldwide.
Contributing to Europe’s Offshore Wind Energy Goals
With this project, Smulders and Eiffage are poised to play a significant role in Europe’s transition to renewable energy. The Centre Manche 1 and Centre Manche 2 offshore wind farms will not only contribute to France’s energy mix but also reinforce the European Union’s broader sustainability targets.
This major contract is part of Smulders’ €1 billion order portfolio for 2024, which includes eight significant contracts in the offshore wind sector, underlining its leadership in providing turnkey metal structures for renewable energy projects.
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