Luxcara awarded two major contracts for foundation design for Waterkant and Waterecke wind farms in the North Sea
German clean energy asset manager Luxcara has awarded Hamburg-based engineering firm Blank – Ordemann (JBO) offshore wind foundation design contracts for two major projects in the German sector of the North Sea with a combined capacity of approximately 1.8 GW.
The contracts cover the Waterkant and Waterecke offshore wind farms, with a planned capacity of 296 MW and 1.5 GW, respectively.
JBO will act as foundation designer for both projects. At Waterkant, the company will handle front-end engineering design (FEED) and detailed design. For Waterecke, JBO will also act as a geotechnical expert in addition to the foundation design role at the FEED and detailed stages, the firm announced via social media. These projects mark an important step in JBO’s ongoing commitment to the energy transition, the company noted.
Offshore Wind Project Details
Waterkant Wind Farm
Located on site N-6.7, about 90 kilometers from the island of Borkum, Waterkant is expected to start operations in 2028. Once operational, it will supply electricity to around 400,000 households.
- Waterecke Wind Farm
Located on site N-9.3, about 85 kilometers northwest of Heligoland, Waterecke is scheduled for grid connection by 2029, according to Luxkara’s previous update.
About Jörs – Blank – Ordmann GmbH (JBO)
Jörs – Blank – Ordmann GmbH (JBO) is a German engineering firm with a world-class engineering design and a renowned offshore wind design firm with a tradition spanning over 60 years. Known for its expertise in structural engineering since its inception, JBO offers a comprehensive range of services in the design, evaluation and supervision of buildings, civil infrastructure, offshore structures, property development and structural systems.
They started their journey offshore wind energy in 2014, under the leadership of Dr. Lueddeck. Currently, JBO employed more than 70 engineers and specialists, providing end-to-end solutions from conceptual design and engineering to construction and structural supervision. Although the smallest department within JBO, the Offshore Wind Department benefits from a team with extensive experience in the sector. And all team members fantastically in this department have at least five years of hands-on experience in offshore wind engineering.
In a holistic approach, JBO integrates structural design and load simulation to provide a holistic, interdisciplinary design approach. This enables the development of cost-efficient and weight-optimized support structures designed to meet the highest standards of performance, safety and durability in the offshore environment.
Jörs – Blank – Ordmann GmbH (JBO) Links:
Website Link: https://www.j-b-o.de/en/
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/j-b-o?originalSubdomain=de
