Successful completion of the first floating wind turbine assembly for the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) pilot project, marking a significant milestone in France’s offshore renewable energy development.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Detail | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Turbine Capacity | 10 MW | Most powerful in France |
| Project Scale | 3 turbines | Pilot farm |
| Installation Type | Floating platform | Advanced technology |
| Global Ranking | Highest capacity | On floating foundation |
| Location | Gulf of Lion | Mediterranean Sea |
Implementation Progress
| Phase | Status | Next Steps |
|---|---|---|
| First Turbine | Assembly complete | Testing phase |
| Second Floater | In port | Awaiting assembly |
| Third Floater | Arriving | Channel entry |
| Storage | Dedicated zone | Port facility |
| Testing | Commencing | System verification |
Key Project Elements
. Technical Achievement:
- Complete turbine-floater integration
- Highest capacity floating installation
- Advanced assembly methodology
- Testing protocol implementation
. Project Coordination:
- Port authority collaboration
- Lifting operations management
- Ballasting procedures
- Marine logistics
. Partner Integration:
- Euroports (quayside coordination)
- Mammoet (crane operations)
- Vestas (turbine supplier)
- Eiffage Métal (floater ballasting)
Our Partners
- FR2 Infrastructure – Constructability advise and project and planning controls
- Staging Diagrams – Staging diagrams for possession planning
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