CSBC Completes Delivery of 63 Domestically Manufactured Subsea Foundation Piles for Hai Long Project

Today (27), the Hai Long Project and CSBC jointly held a completion ceremony for the subsea foundation pile manufacturing project. CSBC successfully completed 63 domestically produced piles, which were handed over to the Hai Long Project in the second quarter.

The Hai Long Project, which commenced in April with a groundbreaking ceremony, has already achieved significant milestones, including installing subsea foundations for the Hai Long 2 & 3 offshore substation. The offshore engineering efforts of the Hai Long Project involve a large-scale team of local and international professionals, utilizing approximately 40 vessels and engaging 1,000 to 1,200 personnel. The team is ready to continue with the offshore transportation and installation of subsea foundations and cables, aiming to complete the installation of 21 subsea foundations for the 2A wind farm by the end of the year, with turbine installations starting next year.

Tim Kittelhake, CEO of Hai Long Project, stated, "Today's completion ceremony for the subsea foundation piles marks another key milestone for the Hai Long Project and demonstrates CSBC's robust technical capabilities in delivering domestically manufactured piles."

CSBC noted that the Hai Long Project is currently the largest offshore wind project in Asia, with a generating capacity exceeding 1 GW and financing of NT$117 billion. Besides manufacturing subsea foundation piles, CSBC's subsidiary, CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE), is also handling the offshore transportation and installation, utilizing Taiwan's first self-built offshore construction vessel, the Green Jade, constructed by CSBC.

During the manufacturing process, CSBC achieved a welding success rate exceeding 99%, showcasing the ability of local manufacturers to meet international standards. This project also validated CSBC's project management capabilities beyond shipbuilding, demonstrating their capacity to tackle challenges in different industries.

The Hai Long Project is scheduled to commence grid-connected power generation between 2025 and 2026, becoming Taiwan's largest single offshore wind development project and contributing to the country's goal of reaching 15 GW of renewable energy by 2035.