• MOAB

• Keppel Verolme BV and consortium partner AREVA Energietechnik GmbH, secured a contract from Wetfeet Offshore to build a Mobile Offshore Application Barge (MOAB) for a new offshore wind farm in the German Exclusive Economic Zone in the North Sea.
  

MOAB - Mobile Offshore Application Barge

Eigenaar: Wetfeet Offshore Windenergy GmbH
Type: Mobile Offshore Application Barge
Periode: Start in 2010

This self-erecting floating platform will be deployed at the Global Tech I Wind Farm that is being built and operated by Wetfeet Offshore. Utilising the patent-pending solution of AREVA Offshore Platform, the MOAB will host the transformers and high voltage switchgears to collect and convert electricity generated by the wind turbines for delivery to Germany's national power grid. It is also equipped with critical control systems to serve as a backup power supply for the wind farm in case of emergencies. This innovative and customised solution combines the well-proven and state-of-the-art technologies from the oil & gas and electro-technical businesses.