Aibel’s Hornsea 3 Link 2 platform installed offshore
Aibel reported on 30 September 2026 that the second HVDC converter platform it completed for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 wind farm had been installed offshore.
- Publish date: 2026-09-30
- Category: EPC Contractors
- Original source: Aibel
- Reading time: 1 min
Reported scope and milestone
Aibel: Aibel reported on 30 September 2026 that the second HVDC converter platform it completed for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 wind farm had been installed offshore.
Engineering interpretation
Aibel and Hitachi Energy developed the standardized 320 kV concept; engineering and project management were led from Asker, fabrication took place in Thailand, and final outfitting and commissioning were completed in Haugesund. Ørsted owns the wind farm.
Delivery responsibilities
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