Petrofac, an international service provider to the energy industry, and Hitachi Energy, a company specializing in transmission, distribution and grid automation solutions, have agreed to provide joint grid integration and associated infrastructure to support the offshore wind market.
The collaboration builds on the complementary core technologies and expertise of both companies in offshore wind to support the decarbonization of power systems and deliver clean energy. It covers high-voltage direct current (HVDC) as well as high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) solutions.
“Offshore wind plays a crucial role in the transition to clean, affordable energy, and we’ve been successfully delivering major projects in the sector for more than a decade now,” said Elie Lahoud, COO, engineering and construction, of Petrofac. “Hitachi Energy is well-known for its long track record in providing innovative technologies and solutions across the power grid value chain. We look