Keppel O&M Wins Contract for Two Substations in Taiwan

Keppel O&M will construct two substations for Ørsted's Greater Changhua offshore wind sites in Taiwan. The area has a total potential capacity of 2.4 GW.

The company is contracted for two 600 MW substations. The contract comprises detailed engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning for the substations and excludes certain electrical components to be furnished by Ørsted. Keppel's workscope is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2021. The substations will be deployed in Ørsted's Greater Changhua offshore wind sites in Taiwan,

Mr Tan Leong Peng, Executive Director (Offshore) of Keppel O&M, said, "This project bears testament to the trust and confidence that industry frontrunners such as Ørsted have in Keppel O&M's expertise and experience. We are glad to embark on this project for Ørsted, and are committed to ensure that the project is delivered safely, on time and to high customer satisfaction. Offshore wind energy continues to gain traction around the world, and a large number of wind farms are under planning and construction. We have been able to leverage and extend our capabilities in offshore engineering and construction to provide services and solutions for this fast-growing adjacent sector, supporting the evolving needs of the energy industry."