Havfram, an offshore wind services company based in Norway, has secured an additional $250 million in equity funding through a partnership between its primary sponsor, Sandbrook Capital, and Canada’s PSP Investments.
The equity funding, in addition to credit financing from commercial banks and export credit agencies, will be used to build a fleet of offshore wind vessels. These vessels, capable of installing turbines reaching more than 300 meters in tip height and foundations of up to 3,000 tons at water depths of up to 70 meters, are among the most critically scarce components of the global renewable energy supply chain.
Havfram’s first vessel is under construction, following execution of a shipbuilding contract with CIMC-Raffles. The NG20000X vessel is equipped with a 3,250-ton crane and the latest battery hybrid drive train technology designed to reduce carbon emissions per MW installed by more than 70 percent compared to previous vessel models. The agreement with CIMC-Raffles contemplates the construction of up to four of the vessels.
“I am proud to announce this important milestone for Havfram Wind AS,” said Even Larsen, Havfram’s offshore wind construction CEO. “With this world-class equipment and one of the most experienced teams in the industry, we are certain that we will be able to provide a first-class service to project owners, turbine suppliers, and construction partners globally. I’m also excited that our vessels will have some of the lowest emission profiles in the industry, as we have designed them to use latest electric battery and energy recovery systems, as well as numerous other sustainability innovations.”
“Our planet can’t afford delays in the fight against climate change,” said Havfram CEO Ingrid Due-Gundersen. “The doubling of our equity funding only a month after Sandbrook’s initial investment in Havfram is a testament to the fact that rapid progress can in fact be made when we bring together the right engineering and operational capabilities and specialized investors of scale. We’re extremely grateful to Sandbrook and PSP Investments, not just for their trust and financial support, but also for the way they are already leveraging their experience and extensive networks to help Havfram become a leading partner to the global offshore wind industry.”
“PSP Investments believes the buildout of the offshore wind supply chain to be part of the solution in addressing climate change and the global shift to net zero,” said Patrick Charbonneau, PSP senior managing director and global head of infrastructure investments. “The state-of-the-art vessels built by Havfram will enable the construction of the largest offshore wind turbines to date.”
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