CWHI was honoured to host representatives from Inch Cape Offshore Limited at our flagship Qinzhou Yard in China for a special ceremony commemorating the first cutting and rolling of monopiles destined for the Inch Cape Project in the UK. This significant milestone marks the start of an ambitious collaboration to deliver cutting-edge renewable energy infrastructure and reinforces CWHI's position as a global leader in offshore wind manufacturing.

CWHI & Inch Cape Teams at the First Cutting Ceremony in Qinzhou

As part of this landmark project, CWHI's scope of work involves the fabrication, commissioning, and shipping of 32 XXL monopiles to the Port of Leith in the UK. These impressive structures, each with a maximum outer diameter of 11.5 meters, a length of up to 110 meters, and a weight of up to 2,700 tonnes, are among the largest monopiles ever designed and fabricated for installation in UK waters. Fabrication is set to ramp up in the coming weeks at our state-of-the-art facility, with the rolling of Cans already underway. All monopiles are scheduled for delivery in 2025.

Speaking after the ceremony, CWHI's Deputy General Manager, Lay Tao, emphasised the importance of the project, stating, "This project represents a major milestone for CWHI as we deliver our first international monopiles—the largest ever installed in UK waters—from our newly expanded, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in China. It highlights our commitment to advancing renewable energy and supporting global efforts to combat climate change.”

The 1,080MW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm will consist of 72 wind turbines located 15 kilometers off the east coast of Angus, Scotland, in the North Sea. Once operational, the wind farm will generate enough clean energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes annually, making it a cornerstone of the UK's transition to a greener, more sustainable energy future.

Inch Cape Offshore Limited (ICOL), the project owner, is an equal joint venture between Red Rock Power Limited, an Edinburgh-based renewable and sustainable energy company, and ESB, Ireland's leading energy company.

CWHI's role in the project underscores our dedication to enabling the offshore wind industry to achieve new heights. By leveraging advanced manufacturing capabilities, fostering international collaboration, and prioritising sustainability, CWHI is proud to contribute to a project that will significantly impact the UK's renewable energy landscape and set a benchmark for future offshore developments worldwide.

Cutting of the first Inch Cape Plate in Qinzhou

Rolling of the first Inch Cape Cans in Qinzhou

About CWHI

CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (CWHI), headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, is a world leading solution provider specialising in the large scale manufacturing for offshore energy, renewable energy, oil and gas applications. infrastructure and mining.

With over 40 years of experience, CWHI has an extensive track record supplying complex projects globally for the energy sector. CHWI's core business sectors include: large scale structural fabrication, engineering, resources integration, supply chain management, project management, global logistics and financing. We are Ahead for Energy, proudly contributing to the world's transition towards sustainable energy.