Tekmar Energy has won a contract to provide its sixth generation TekLink mechanical latch systems at the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm on the north-west coast of England.
Tekmar will provide site operator DONG Energy with 65 systems including one export and nine bellmouths for the 32-turbine, 258MW Liverpool Bay development with Tekmar supplying its sixth generation TekLink system for the first time. The installation work is due to start in early 2016.
The installation contract is with dredging and marine construction specialist, Jan de Nul (JDN), and will see Tekmar working with DONG Energy for the sixth time, underpinning the company’s industry reputation as the partner of choice.
James Ritchie, chief executive officer at Tekmar , said: “Burbo Bank Extension is an important contract for Tekmar for a number of reasons. It is the first project of its kind to use Vesta 8 MW turbines and to implement the sixth generation of TekLink which reinforces our track record for continually developing steadfast products that are meeting the market demand for more efficient and cost-effective solutions.
“DONG Energy has committed much of the production work for Burbo Bank to the UK supply chain particularly Teesside where all Tekmar’s manufacturing work will be carried out from our new facility and headquarters at Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.”
The Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm is located 8km off the UK coast in Liverpool Bay and once complete, it will be capable of generating clean energy to power approximately 180,000 homes. The development is an extension to the existing and operational Burbo Bank offshore wind farm and is located west of the operational wind farm in Liverpool Bay.
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