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Worley wins significant role in first utility scale offshore wind farm in Rhode Island and Connecticut

30 Apr 2019

Orsted has awarded Worley a core role in its ‘Revolution Wind’ project, which will see the design and installation of a 700 MW offshore windfarm, located 15 km South of the Rhode Island coast.

The project, which commenced in March 2019, with installation expected in 2022, will see Worley complete the engineering and design of two offshore wind topside substations transforming from a black to an entirely green energy company, Orsted (previously DONG Energy), is the global leader in developing offshore wind.

“This project is directly aligned to our strategic priority of supporting our customers through the energy transition, as the world moves from traditional fossil power generation to renewable power generation”, says Eoghan Quinn, Global Wind Lead, Worley.

Orsted sought a reliable delivery partner, with demonstrated experience in offshore assets and an ability to present a cost competitive proposal.

Our team understood the challenges and used this as an opportunity to devise a unique approach that drew upon a combination of our digital, new energy and offshore hydrocarbons expertise. This approach resulted in an innovative and cost-competitive offering, which provides us with a template to use for future proposals, allowing us confidence in securing and delivering Orsted’s future projects.

“This project award builds on a previous Orsted Framework Agreement win, further solidifying our strong and ongoing partnership with this customer and our presence in the US market, ” says Eoghan Quinn.

There is a strong focus by the customer on the utilization of Worley’s US-based resources for this project. Delivered and coordinated by project leadership in our Reading, Pennsylvania, Power Center of Excellence. The project team includes specialists from across the Worley organization working in collaboration to deliver a unique solution for the US offshore wind market.

About WorleyParsons: WorleyParsons delivers projects, provides expertise in engineering, procurement and construction and offers a wide range of consulting and advisory services. We cover the full lifecycle, from creating new assets to sustaining and enhancing operating assets, in the hydrocarbons, mineral, metals, chemicals, power and infrastructure sectors. Our resources and energy are focused on responding to and meeting the needs of our customers over the long term and thereby creating value for our shareholders. WorleyParsons is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange [ASX:WOR].
 
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