DeepOcean’s scope of work includes the installation of the inter-array cables that connect the wind turbines to the offshore substations, as well as the provision of engineering and project management services.
DeepOcean will work together with Dong Fang Offshore and utilize the chartered, recently enhanced high-specification subsea vessel Orient Adventurer to perform the offshore scope. The vessel has been upgraded with two new ROVs, an under-deck carousel, and a purpose-built cable lay spread enabling the efficient transport and installation of subsea power cables.
Last year, DeepOcean acquired Shelf Subsea, providing a springboard for its entry into Asia-Pacific, including expansion into offshore renewables in the region.
“We look forward to working together with Dong Fang Offshore on this significant project. The project win demonstrates the quality and commitment we bring to the global offshore wind industry, working across Europe, the Americas, and now Asia-Pacific. Delivering high-quality solutions whilst understanding the local requirements from our regional presence is a key part of our operating model,” said Mitchell Pike, Executive Vice President of DeepOcean’s offshore renewables business.
DeepOcean’s offshore renewables team will manage the project locally, supported by subsea power cable installation experts in Europe. The work will commence immediately and be completed by 2026.
“This important project is a key step in the growth of our renewables business in the Asia-Pacific region. It leverages the strong track record that DeepOcean has with offshore cable installation projects, and it demonstrates our ability to execute key renewables projects in an important growth market,” said Joel Ireland, Offshore Renewables Director APAC.
TPC-II is located around 6.5–20 km from the coast of Lukang in Changhua County, ROC (Taiwan), and has a capacity of 295 MW. The TPC-II site covers an overall area of 51 km², and the water depth is between 37–49 meters. TPC-II consists of 31 turbines on four-legged jacket foundations, connected through three loops of inter-array cables on a 66 kV (60 Hz) network. The power is transformed to an offshore substation and transported through three export cables to an onshore substation.
