SBM Offshore and Technip Energies have officially established Ekwil, a 50/50 joint venture focused on floating offshore wind (FOW) solutions. The venture aims to address the escalating global demand for renewable energy sources.
Pure Player in Floating Offshore Wind Solutions
Ekwil is positioned as a pure-play provider, offering a diverse portfolio of ‘series production’ FOW solutions. These solutions are designed to cater to the evolving and increasingly complex needs of energy consumers worldwide.
The joint venture leverages the unparalleled expertise and experience of two energy transition leaders. Ekwil harnesses the power of two cutting-edge technologies: the Semi-submersible INO15 by T.ENTM and the Tension Leg Platform Float4WindTM by SBM Offshore.
This comprehensive approach aims to cover a broad spectrum of the floating offshore wind market, accelerating the commercial deployment of these technologies.
Experienced Leadership and Technical Talent
Headquartered in France, Ekwil boasts a core team of 40 specialists, combining knowledge and innovation within a fully integrated unit. The venture is further supported by the extensive resources and talent pools of both SBM Offshore and Technip Energies for project execution.
Séverine Baudic, a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in the offshore industry, takes the helm as CEO of Ekwil. Willy Gauttier, formerly VP Floating Offshore Wind at Technip Energies, serves as the COO.
Accelerating Deployment of Industrial Solutions
Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, emphasized that Ekwil, by uniting two global leaders, will expedite the implementation of industrial solutions for the emerging floating offshore wind market.
This joint venture underscores Technip Energies’ commitment to delivering a diverse and expanding range of low-carbon solutions, contributing to the global net-zero trajectory.
Capitalizing on Market Potential
Øivind Tangen, CEO of SBM Offshore, expressed confidence in the inevitable realization of the market potential for floating offshore wind power. The collaboration with Technip Energies ensures the availability of optimal solutions with assured delivery and reliability.
Ekwil is poised to guide both partners towards success, establishing new benchmarks in renewable energy and propelling progress toward a net-zero future.
Pioneering a Greener Future
Séverine Baudic, CEO of Ekwil, highlighted the significance of the launch, stating that it marks a substantial stride in advancing the floating offshore wind market. By combining industry-leading expertise and solutions, Ekwil is committed to leading its talented teams towards a more sustainable future for all.