DEME lands agreement to install turbine foundations for a 1 GW offshore wind project in the Netherlands
Many companies are attempting to repower wind energy facilities by replacing traditional turbines that have become too old to generate energy in the required manner. The integration of technology into the energy industry opened the door for developers to produce groundbreaking turbines that transform wind energy facilities. When companies discover new turbines, they are likely to be at the heart of many projects. In the most recent interesting development within the wind sector, DEME landed an agreement to install turbine foundations for a 1 GW offshore wind project in the Netherlands.
An overview of DEME and its contribution to the European wind sector
The European wind energy sector is prospering at the moment largely due to how committed companies are to meeting clean energy targets and reducing carbon emissions. DEME, headquartered at Scheldedijk 30, 2070 Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht, Belgium, is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging and marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation.
The company is also involved in concession activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on 150 years of experience and is recognized as one of the pioneers in innovation and new technologies. For DEME to be among the leaders after over a century of existence shows the company’s ability to adapt to the ever-changing demand of the energy industry.
Defying the odds: DEME lands agreement to install turbine foundations
When a company is chosen to spearhead a project nowadays, it deserves a tremendous amount of credit, considering how saturated the energy industry is and the emergence of new companies on a regular basis. DEME has realized a turnover of 4.2 billion Euros with an EBITDA of 931 million Euros in 2025.
A recent press release from DEME Group revealed that it has been awarded a substantial contract for the transport and installation of foundations for phase 1 of the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Netherlands. Zeevonk is owned by two entities, Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Investment Fund I.
It is set to have an installed capacity of roughly 1 GW. Although being awarded a contract is a cause for celebration, there is still an expectation for the chosen company to deliver. In this instance, the contract states that DEME will be responsible for intermediate transport of monopiles, marshaling services for primary and secondary steel, plus support and installation of 69 monopile foundations, as well as the installation of a filter layer for scour protection.
The Netherlands awaits the arrival of the upcoming Zeevonk wind energy project
The Zeevonk project is one that many residents are looking forward to for the benefits that it will bring. It is planned off the Dutch North Sea coast between 63 km and 84 km from the town of Bergen aan Zee. There was huge positivity from the company after the announcement of the award. Felix Würtenberger, CEO of Zeevonk, stated the following:
“Developing a project of this scale requires strong partnerships and deep offshore expertise. DEME has a proven track record in offshore wind and we are pleased to welcome them to Zeevonk. This contract marks another important milestone as we continue to advance the project and work towards delivering one of the Netherlands’ next large-scale offshore wind projects.”
Looking ahead: DEME’s influence on the Netherlands’ wind energy sector
Zeevonk is seen as a major step forward in the enhancement of offshore wind capacity within the nation, taking it a step closer toward meeting its overall objectives. Offshore construction is expected to start in 2028, with the project still being subject to a final investment decision.
According to reports, the processes will be carried out through numerous vessels from DEME’s fleet, including the floating offshore transport and installation vessel Orion for monopile installation, supported by a jack-up offshore transport and installation vessel.
In its current era, DEME is focused on working toward a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: climate change, a growing population and urbanization, increasing maritime trade, and environmental issues.
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