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Developers and manufacturers tour State Pier

4C Offshore | Tom Russell
By: Tom Russell 13/11/2019 Gaffney Bennett Public Relations

Yesterday (12 November 2019) developers and manufacturers in the offshore wind industry toured State Pier in New London, Connecticut (USA). A public-private partnership aims to upgrade the Pier’s infrastructure, transforming the facility into a major hub for offshore wind in the northeast.

The Pier’s infrastructure upgrades have a $93 million total projected cost, with joint venture partners Ørsted and Eversource committed to paying more than $57.5 million and the State of Connecticut funding $35.5 million. This construction campaign is expected to create hundreds of new jobs.

Following infrastructure improvements at the Pier, slated to be completed in early 2022, Siemens Gamesa aims to begin assembling turbines to power the 1,700 MW of Northeast US offshore wind farms, awarded by Ørsted/Eversource earlier this summer. Assembly operations at State Pier are projected to create a range of jobs such as technicians, stevedores, crane operators, electricians, welders, and other skilled positions.

As part of their Constitution Wind project bid, Ørsted and Eversource have committed to more than $250 million to support local small business and supply chain development, construction and assembly, job training, scholarships, Connecticut’s commercial fishermen, brownfields redevelopment, coastal resiliency, environmental research, and more. The joint venture has also pledged $5 million for energy efficiency improvements for low-income residents of New London County.

"Connecticut offers promising advantages for the offshore wind industry and we are pleased to work with Ørsted and Eversource to bring large-scale offshore wind projects to the U.S. through New London State Pier where the Revolution Wind, Sunrise Wind, and South Fork turbines will be staged for construction.
”  Steve Dayney, Head of Offshore in the U.S. - Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

“Our Constitution Wind proposal will deliver enough clean energy to power more than 600,000 homes, while transforming the port of New London into one of the nation’s premier hubs for offshore wind. It is truly a remarkable opportunity made possible by our partnership with global offshore wind leaders like Siemens Gamesa. Deep knowledge of the industry and unparalleled expertise are what it takes to make offshore wind projects a reality, and we are incredibly proud to have Siemens Gamesa with us on this journey.”
Francis Slingsby, Project Development Director, Revolution Wind – Ørsted

“Working together, Eversource and Ørsted are well-positioned to help Connecticut meet its carbon reduction goals while delivering clean energy at a competitive price. Through Constitution Wind, Connecticut’s residents, businesses, and communities will be able to rely on clean, renewable energy. With Siemens Gamesa as our partner, New London’s State Pier will serve as thriving home for the offshore wind industry, bringing a robust supply chain and economic growth to the region,"
commented Mike Auseré, Vice President of Offshore Wind - Eversource

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