Energy market

Our climate is changing. The world needs more and different energy sources. Technology & Services supplies specific solutions in the production chain for new sources of energy at sea. That includes equipment for installing wind turbines and the technology for tidal energy. Given market demand, these activities in particular will expand further.

The technology provider in offshore wind

For the construction, operation & maintenance of offshore wind farms IHC Offshore Wind can provide the following technology and services:

Consultancy & Design;
Engineering & Fabrication;
Handling & Installation tools;
New Build Vessels.

Foundation equipment

The demand for alternative sources of energy is increasing rapidly. Centuriesold wind energy in its modern incarnation is a promising growth market. Wind turbines are technically very interesting meetings of elements and structures. They are exposed to adverse weather conditions, often with their bases submerged in water. The principal development being their increasing size. On land, out to sea and in the air. This requires larger diameter piles. IHC Hydrohammer® develops equipment to meet any demand. Major players should think big. The sky is the limit.

Carousel system for offshore wind farm use

In the spring of 2008, IHC Engineering Business delivered a 7000 ton capacity carousel system to Ocean team for offshore wind farm use. More recently EB completed a fast track upgrade of a basket carousel for the Subocean group. The storage capacity of the carousel was increased by over 50% to 900 tons and this project was completed in three months.

Tailor made SUPREME seal TG

2004, Kval Sound Fjord, Norway. IHC Lagersmit delivers a tailor made SUPREME seal TG to fit a Tidal Turbine prototype. The challenge: design a seal to be maintenance free for at least 3 years. In 2008 it was time to evaluate. After four years of delivering green energy to the town Hammerfest, the seal showed results beyond expectations: