Taiwan’s 1 GW Hai Long Offshore Windfarm Commences Construction

The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project has officially commenced its offshore construction. The project, which has a total installed capacity exceeding 1 GW, is expected to commence its operations by 2026. The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project is a joint venture between Northland Power, Yushan Energy and Mitsui & Co. The estimated financing of the project is around USD 6 billion.

Furthermore, the project has obtained all relevant permits, and key components for the wind farm are arriving at the marshaling port. Taiwan's first locally built large offshore wind turbine installation vessel with a 360-degree rotating crane, Green Jade, will lead the way in the first phase of construction off the coast of Changhua.

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The offshore construction of Hai Long is expected to involve a large team of local maritime engineering professionals as well as the full participation of local and international personnel. Approximately 40 vessels are estimated to be mobilized for offshore construction operations, with an expected deployment of 1,000 to 1,200 personnel for offshore operations.

The project team is fully prepared to commence offshore transportation and installation operations. The first step will involve the installation of pin piles for foundations, followed by the laying of submarine cables and the installation of offshore substations. Wind turbine installation activities are expected to commence next year.

Tim Kittelhake, CEO of Hai Long, said, "The commencement of offshore construction marks another significant milestone for the Hai Long Project. The Hai Long Project continues to implement the highest HSSE standards to ensure the project progresses safely."

The project will contribute to the nation's target of achieving 15 GW of offshore wind capacity between 2026 and 2035 in its renewable energy portfolio. Once in operation, it will stand as Taiwan's largest offshore wind project.

Project Overview

The Hai Long Offshore Windfarm is a significant renewable energy project located approximately 45–70 kilometers off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan. The project is divided into three phases: Hai Long 2A, Hai Long 2B, and Hai Long 3. Here are the details:
 

The total installed capacity of the project is 1,044 MW. The wind farm will be located at water depths of 35–55 meters.

Project Financing

The project has secured USD 6 billion in long-term, 20-year non-recourse financing. With assistance from numerous Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) from six different countries, over 15 international and local lenders will provide the non-recourse project financing.

Entities Involved

A group of organizations is developing the project, which includes:

Northland Power

A Canadian-based global power producer dedicated to helping the clean energy transition by producing electricity from renewable resources. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with global offices in eight countries, Northland owns or has an economic interest in approximately 3.4 GW of operating capacity. The company also has a significant inventory of offshore wind projects under construction, encompassing approximately 12 GW of potential capacity.

Yushan Energy

Part of the Enterprize Energy Group of companies, Yushan Energy is a pioneering low-carbon energy developer addressing the challenges defining the energy transition. The company has secured contracts to develop over 5 GW of renewable energy projects across the world.
 

Mitsui & Co.

A Japan-based global trading and investment company with a diversified business portfolio that spans approximately 64 countries. Power generation is one of Mitsui’s current core businesses, and Mitsui is constructing, financing, and operating a diverse portfolio, including gas-fired power projects and renewable power projects all over the world.

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