AD Ports Group and Masdar have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on the development and delivery of offshore wind projects.
Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, said the companies will identify opportunities for AD Ports Group to serve as a key partner and contractor for Masdar global offshore wind initiatives.
According to Masdar chief executive officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, the parties will jointly determine technical requirements and assess where AD Ports Group can deploy its technical and logistical capabilities.
“Utilising AD Ports Group’s integrated maritime and logistics capabilities, and years of experience in complex projects, we are uniquely positioned to deliver the technical solutions and operational excellence required for Masdar’s large-scale offshore wind projects,” Al Shaiba said.
“Leveraging our combined strengths, we have an opportunity to accelerate the deployment of sustainable, innovative, and technologically advanced offshore wind solutions,” Al Shaiba added.
Offshore wind is described as a vital pillar of the global energy transformation, with turbines located in the ocean able to harness stronger and more consistent winds to deliver reliable high energy yields.
Masdar has developed and is operating several offshore wind projects in Europe, including the 476MW Baltic Eagle project in Germany and the 1.4GW East Anglia THREE project in the UK.
The collaboration is aligned with the UAE’s national vision for economic diversification and sustainable development.