# Siemens Energy wins 2 GW offshore link contract

> Offshore grid delivery links platform construction with electrical transmission equipment.

- **Publish Date:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** epc-contractors
- **Reading Time:** 1 min
- **Original Source Citation:** [Siemens Energy](https://assets.siemens-energy.com/dam/8c98ab91-992c-44ca-aafd-b46c008b9fbd/Siemens_Energy_Press_Release_NSC2_EN-pdf_Original%20file.pdf)
- **Tags:** Siemens Energy AG
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- **Markdown Source:** https://voltformer.com/news/siemens-energy-north-sea-connector-two-2026.md

## Scope of the official announcement

[Siemens Energy](https://voltformer.com/epc-contractors/siemens-energy) and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables will deliver the 2 GW North Sea Connector 2 converter platform for 50Hertz.

[Siemens Energy](https://assets.siemens-energy.com/dam/8c98ab91-992c-44ca-aafd-b46c008b9fbd/Siemens_Energy_Press_Release_NSC2_EN-pdf_Original%20file.pdf)

## Voltformer analysis

Offshore grid delivery links platform construction with electrical transmission equipment. Converter interfaces, marine cables, onshore connections and service access deserve coordinated assessment. Transmission capacity is distinct from a wind farm’s actual output; commissioning and system tests should remain separately tracked milestones.

## Considerations for project teams

Construction progress is best tracked separately for site preparation, installation, testing and operational handover. A single completion percentage cannot explain drawing approvals, material deliveries, permits or dependencies between disciplines. Work on an operating facility also needs coordination with the operator and planned shutdown windows. A useful project register links each milestone to an accountable party and its acceptance evidence. This helps teams distinguish an advancing work package from a completed facility and identify the interfaces most likely to affect the next activity.

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- [Siemens Energy AG](https://voltformer.com/epc-contractors/siemens-energy) · [Company Markdown](https://voltformer.com/epc-contractors/siemens-energy.md)

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