Severfield expands into offshore renewables

Fabricating, assembling and commissioning a number of key components, Severfield has secured a contract with Ørsted for its Hornsea 3 project, which is said to be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.

Located 120km off the east of England, Hornsea 3 is set to deliver 2.9 GW of green energy – enough to power over 3 million UK homes. As part of the UK government’s strategy to meet climate and clean energy targets, the project will play a crucial role in enhancing UK energy security and once completed it will have up to 231 offshore wind turbines.

Working alongside strategic key contractor, Hutchinson Engineering, Severfield will manufacture boat landings and ladders, anode cages, and supported internal platforms (SIPs).

To manage production, the company is setting up a bespoke, temporary final assembly facility in Teesside. This will be used for the final assembly, electrical fit-out, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the SIPs before they are stored and shipped offshore for installation.

Marc Adams, Lead Supply Chain Development Manager, Ørsted, said: “As the global offshore wind industry continues to grow, the importance of showcasing opportunities to competitive and capable UK suppliers is ever more important. Supporting Severfields’ diversification into offshore renewables is testament to the strength of the UK supply chain and the role Hornsea 3 is playing to boost economic growth across the UK.”