RWE Signs Major Contract with Lamprell for UK Norfolk Offshore Wind Projects

RWE, a global leader in offshore wind energy, has taken a significant step forward in the development of its Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone by awarding key contracts to Lamprell Energy Limited. The agreements, signed during the WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 conference, secure the supply of transition pieces for two of RWE’s major UK offshore wind projects: Norfolk Vanguard West and Norfolk Vanguard East.

Table of Contents

• Contract Details
• Project Overview
• Strategic Importance
• RWE’s Recent Developments
• Lamprell’s Expertise
• Conclusion

Contract Details

• Lamprell will supply 92 transition pieces to each of the Vanguard West and Vanguard East offshore wind farms.
• The scope includes manufacture and transportation to a staging port (to be selected).
• Lamprell will utilize its state-of-the-art serial production line, commissioned in 2023, for fabrication.

Project Overview

The Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone consists of three projects:

• Norfolk Vanguard West
• Norfolk Vanguard East
• Norfolk Boreas

Once fully operational, these projects will have a combined total installed capacity of 2.8 gigawatts (GW), capable of powering the equivalent of 4 million UK homes.

Strategic Importance

This contract award underscores RWE’s commitment to advancing the development of both Vanguard projects. The Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone plays a crucial role in:

• Supporting the UK’s goal to quadruple offshore wind capacity by 2030
• Delivering a net-zero power system
• Securing a reliable source of long-term clean, domestic power

RWE’s Recent Developments

• RWE acquired the three Norfolk projects in March 2024.
• The company has been rapidly developing these projects as part of its “Growing Green” strategy in the UK.

Lamprell’s Expertise

Lamprell’s involvement brings significant experience to the project:

• Their production facility successfully completed its first project in 2024.
• They delivered over 60 similar structures for a Scottish wind farm.

Conclusion

This partnership between RWE and Lamprell marks another milestone in the ongoing development of the UK’s offshore wind industry, contributing to the nation’s clean energy future and climate goals.