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ABS approved the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) documents for a deep water floating offshore wind platform design from ECO TLP, Inc. and MOCEAN-Offshore BV.

The unique design supports the largest wind turbines on the market and utilises slip-formed cylindrical concrete hulls and a variety of anchor types.

Challenges to renewable energy

ABS completed design reviews based on class and supporting offshore standards

When combined with a hybrid spar tension-leg mooring system, the unit has a smaller footprint than traditional floaters using catenary mooring. ABS completed design reviews based on class and supporting offshore standards.

In many parts of the world, floating offshore wind power will be important for the overall energy mix by expanding the reach of renewable electricity generation to waters that are too deep for fixed-bottom projects. ABS is proud to work with innovative companies like ECO TLP Inc. who are designing structures that address and solve challenges related to renewable energy manufacture, installation and costs,” said Rob Langford, ABS Vice President, Global Offshore Renewables.

Range of water depths and sizes

ABS approval for non-site-specific FEED for a wide range of water depths and wind turbines sizes allows ECO TLP® to significantly reduce the certification process for commercial projects. Achieving this is an important milestone for our solution, allowing us to operate in the water safely and qualify for financial and insurance terms."

"We are proud to offer an economical, versatile, ecologically friendly platform that optimises the wind turbine performance, substantially lowering operational and maintenance costs of the array over its lifetime,” said Nicole Johnson Murphy, CEO, ECO TLP Inc.

ECO TLP’s marine needs

Supporting ECO TLP’s marine, civil and structural engineering needs are MOCEAN-Offshore BV

Supporting ECO TLP’s marine, civil and structural engineering needs are MOCEAN-Offshore BV and Arup International Projects Ltd.

Achieving ABS approval is a recognition to the effort and dedication of Mocean's engineering team over the past few years. We take great pride in working with the ECO TLP team as its lead engineering partner and look forward to contributing our expertise as we advance this design from concept to construction,” said Jort Braun, General Manager at Mocean Offshore.

Low carbon energy transition

Arup are delighted to have supported ECO TLP in reaching this milestone towards realising an innovative design that supports the low carbon energy transition,” said Chris Jackson, Project Manager, Arup International Projects Ltd.

With FEED documents approved, the design moves into commercialisation for site-specific projects. ABS is a trusted partner for offshore renewable energy stakeholders, delivering advisory and technical review solutions that help minimise risk and enhance safety. 

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