Delmar Systems to deliver mooring scope for Culzean Floating Wind Pilot Project

Delmar Systems, provider of innovative anchoring and mooring solutions, has been selected by Archer Wind to deliver the mooring scope for TotalEnergies’ Culzean Floating Wind Pilot Project in the UK central North Sea.

TotalEnergies announced the launch of the pilot project in August this year. The pilot project consists of a 3 MW floating wind turbine wich will supply renewable power to Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea. The floating wind turbine will be located 2 km west of the Culzean platform, 220 km off the eastern coast of Scotland. This turbine, expected to be fully operational by end 2025, will supply around 20% of Culzean’s power requirement. Archer Wind was contracted by TotalEnergies to supply the foundation for the project.

Delivery of complete mooring systems

Delmar Systems will provide the complete mooring systems for the floating wind turbine, which will moor the modular, light semi-submersible floater hull, designed by Ocergy, to the seabed. This innovative floater design promises fast assembly and optimized costs, advancing the standards in floating wind technology. The production of the foundation, performed by LYKOMITROS STEEL S.A, started a few weeks ago.

Archer Wind, is collaborating with TotalEnergies and progressing with detailed engineering, fabrication, and assembly. Delmar Systems’ expertise in mooring solutions will play a crucial role in the successful deployment and operation of the wind turbine.

“We are honoured to be part of this pioneering project with TotalEnergies and Archer Wind,” said Leopoldo Bello, CCO at Delmar Systems. “Our involvement in the Culzean Floating Wind Pilot Project underscores our commitment to supporting the advancement of floating wind technology and enhancing the integration of renewable energy sources.”

The Culzean Floating Wind Pilot Project, selected in Crown Estate Scotland’s Innovation and Targeted Oil & Gas (INTOG) leasing round, aims to demonstrate the viability of hybrid power generation on offshore facilities and test a promising floater design for future floating offshore wind projects. Source: Delmar Systems