Suction caisson

Alfa Laval supplies marine pumping systems to large offshore wind farm

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

LUND, Sweden, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval - a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling - will supply Framo pumping systems for foundations of Scotland's largest offshore wind farm project.

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  • LUND, Sweden, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval - a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling - will supply Framo pumping systems for foundations of Scotland's largest offshore wind farm project.
  • The order from Saipem, a global leader in engineering, drilling and construction in the energy and infrastructure sectors, comprises Alfa Laval Framo pumping systems.
  • They will be used in a so-called suction bucket technology in the installation of Seagreen, Scotland's largest offshore wind park.
  • Framo pumping systems' suction (vacuum) technology will secure and safely anchor the wind turbine platforms to the seabed.

COOEC-Fluor Awarded Fabrication Contract for Wind Farm Development Project in the North Sea

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Through our joint venture COOEC-Fluor fabrication yard one of the worlds largest we will demonstrate Fluors commitment to sustainable development by working with Seaway 7 to successfully deliver the jackets and suction caissons for Scotlands largest wind farm.

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  • Through our joint venture COOEC-Fluor fabrication yard one of the worlds largest we will demonstrate Fluors commitment to sustainable development by working with Seaway 7 to successfully deliver the jackets and suction caissons for Scotlands largest wind farm.
  • COOEC-Fluors scope of work for Seagreen 1 includes the fabrication and load-out of suction caisson jackets.
  • When complete, Seagreen will generate up to 1,075 megawatts enough to supply electricity for approximately 1 million homes.
  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) is a global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and maintenance company with projects and offices on six continents.