The HSI consortium, consisting of HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders and Iv, has successfully completed the start-up of the OSS Jasmund offshore substation and its jacket structure. jacket structure from the shipyard in the Netherlands. This operation marks a crucial step in the Ostwind 3 project, backed by German operator 50Hertz, which aims to strengthen the offshore wind energy infrastructure in Europe.
Engineering and logistics in the heart of Rotterdam
The 4,500-tonne OSS Jasmund platform was transported from HSM Offshore Energy’s Stormpolder yard through the center of Rotterdam. The moving maneuver attracted attention for the imposing scale of the structure, which moved under the Brienenoord and Erasmus bridges.
In parallel, the 72-meter-high jacket structure left the Smulders shipyard in Vlissingen. Both parts are designed for assembly in the Baltic Sea near the island of Rügen.
Road to the Northern European power grid
Once at its destination, the OSS Jasmund will be installed by Heerema Marine Contractors at a strategic location to connect to the Windanker wind farm to the mainland power grid.
This substation will have a capacity of 300 MW, consolidating its position as a key transmission point for offshore power. The operation is part of the Ostwind 3 program, which also includes the future Zingst and Darß platforms.
Industrial commitment to energy transition
From design to sea launch, the development of OSS Jasmund reflects the technical collaboration between the three companies that make up the HSI consortium. Each stage of the process was executed under strict safety standards, reaffirming the consortium’s commitment to an robust and efficient energy robust and efficient energy infrastructure.
With this delivery, HSI contributes directly to the advancement of the European sustainable power grid, in line with the continent’s climate objectives.
Source and photo: HSM Offshore Energy