Setúbal, Portugal (Ports Europe) October 1, 2024 – RWE is working with the Port Authority of Setúbal to develop its port infrastructure to support the development of floating offshore wind energy. This fits in with the government’s industrialisation objectives linked to energy.
The two organisations will explore the potential of the port, located south of Lisbon, to become a key industrial hub for the marshalling, assembly, and deployment of key components for large-scale floating offshore wind projects.
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Álvaro de Miguel, Country Lead Portugal at RWE Offshore Wind, said: ”Portugal is well-positioned to become a key market in the floating offshore wind sector. We support the Port of Setúbal’s goal to become a logistics hub for floating wind projects. Enhancing port capacity and supply chains is crucial for the successful deployment of commercial-scale projects. This will create opportunities to attract investment, spur growth, and generate skilled employment. RWE is actively exploring opportunities and looks forward to the next steps for floating offshore wind development in Portugal.”
Our sustainable development strategy is clearly outlined and aims to make the Port of Setúbal a HUB2GREEN, transforming this port into an economic hub for sustainable development projects in areas such as biofuels, offshore wind, bio-industry, sustainable ship repair, among others,” Carlos Correia, Chairman of the Board at Port Authority of Setúbal.
”We are proud that RWE, one of the world leading companies in offshore wind, supports us in our development to become a logistical hub for floating offshore wind. Our port is suitable for the marshalling, assembly and deployment of main components, like floating substructures and mooring systems. We are well positioned to cover the future needs of the growing floating wind industry.”
