{"id":178624,"date":"2024-08-10T18:35:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T22:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/?p=178624"},"modified":"2024-08-10T08:06:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T12:06:58","slug":"they-will-install-marine-substation-of-sofia","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/they-will-install-marine-substation-of-sofia\/","title":{"rendered":"Heerema Marine to install Sofia marine substation in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Sofia offshore substation<\/strong>, one of the most ambitious projects in the North Sea <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/the-converter-system-in-the-north-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"175416\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Sea<\/a><\/strong>is preparing for a major milestone in its development.\nIn the coming days, the semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir, operated by Heerema Marine Contractors, will sail to the project site to install the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/prysmian-test-submarine-hvdc-cable\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"169983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HVDC<\/a><\/strong> (high voltage direct current)<strong> marine conversion platform <a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/prysmian-test-submarine-hvdc-cable\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"169983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning of the Sleipnir vessel at the Sofia marine substation.<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Sleipnir, renowned for its ability to perform heavy lift operations in challenging environments, is scheduled to begin work today.\nThe vessel, which is currently in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/platform-of-gas-with-wind-energy-sea\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"161311\">Dutch field N05-A<\/a><\/strong>will be responsible for installing both the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/production-of-monopiles-xxxl-welding-monopiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"170012\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">piles<\/a><\/strong> and the deck base, as well as the top of the converter platform, crucial components for the offshore substation. <\/p>\n\n<p>In parallel, the heavy lift vessel GPO Sapphire is already on its way to the wind farm site. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/engie-and-wind-farm-lomas-de-taltal\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"177744\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offshore wind farm<\/a><\/strong> Sofia offshore wind farm site, carrying on board the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/install-platform-offshore-gas-production-platform\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"130296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offshore platform<\/a><\/strong> and its support structure, known as a jacket.\nThe piles required for installation are being transported on the barge Wagenborg 9, underlining the logistical complexity of this type of project. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.4 GW of sustainable energy in the heart of the North Sea<\/h2>\n\n<p>Developed by RWE, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rwe.com\/project-proposals\/sofia\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/uk.rwe.com\/project-proposals\/sofia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Sofia offshore wind farm<\/a> <\/strong>is located on Dogger Bank, approximately 195 km off the northeast coast of the United Kingdom.\nWith an installed capacity of 1.4 GW, this farm will have 100 SG 14-222 DD wind turbines, 44 of which will be equipped with recyclable blades. <\/p>\n\n<p>The project is significant for its scale and the advanced technology it incorporates<strong>. <\/strong>Heerema Marine Contractors, in partnership with Sembcorp Marine, will be responsible for the installation under a contract it won in 2021.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sofia will be operational in 2026<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Sofia offshore wind farm is expected to be operational in 2026, making a significant contribution to clean energy production in Europe.\nThis facility is a key component of the global effort to increase renewable energy generation capacity, aligning with sustainability and carbon reduction targets. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/petrochina-signs-decarbonization-charter\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"174633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbon emissions<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Follow us on social networks and don&#8217;t miss any of our publications!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@inspenet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/inspenetnetwork\" 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