Arup named technical advisor for Ørsted and ATP's energy island
Ørsted and ATP have named
Arup as Technical Advisor for the North Sea Energy Island project in Denmark,
an artificial island designed to support wind energy deployment.
In Spring 2021, Ørsted and ATP joined forces to develop a concept for the
upcoming Denmark's tender for an energy island in the Danish North Sea.
The small artificial island is to consist of flexible modules that can
be added and replaced as required. The modules are built onshore and connected
to the North Sea Energy Island, meaning that the island can easily be upgraded
to accommodate more than the 10 GW. It can also be adapted to accommodate
other technologies.
“Bold engineering has an essential role to play in the transition towards
a more sustainable future. For some time, Arup has been supporting Ørsted
+ ATP in creating a vision for a viable artificial energy island that will
drive positive change. We are proud to be part of a project that will not
only redefine the future for a greener Europe, but also help us transition
out of fossil fuels and towards sustainable energy sources. Our deep domain
knowledge in reclamation projects, combined with our strong local expertise,
make Arup a fantastic partner for the North Sea Energy Island project”,
said Director and Copenhagen Office Leader Christian Allison.
“The North Sea Energy Island will be one of the most important and complex
infrastructure projects in Denmark. Working with Arup and our partners,
we’re confident that we can deliver a future-proof project that will become
a cornerstone in the Danish and European green transformation, for decades
to come. We believe that the energy island should embody innovation and
sustainability, and we believe that we have gathered a list of strong partners
to help realise these ambitions”, said Søren Scherfig, Head of Development
for the North Sea Energy Island, Ørsted.