Valmet to supply automation system for a 1600Ton Wind Power Service Vessel in China
Dec 21, 2022
Valmet signed a contract with China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (CMHI) to provide integrated Marine automation systems for a 1,600t wind turbine installation vessel.
The vessel is invested by Goldwind Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd., a joint venture of Zhongtian Technology Group Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd.(ZTT), and Guangdong Goldwind Technology Co., Ltd.
The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2022. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The project is expected to be delivered in December 2022.
“Valmet DNA has a very strong processing capability. We are confident that it can meet the high-performance requirements of the new generation wind power installation vessel,” says Chen Wei, Project Engineer of the design department at CMHI.
“Apart from the outstanding processing capability and system reliability, the Chinese-English switching interface is very user-friendly. I believe it can greatly improve the safety and efficiency during wind power installation.” says Shen Zhengmin, General Manager of Marine Equipment Department from ZTT.
“This is the first order of Valmet in China offshore market and China wind power market. We will continue utilizing our technical and service expertise in the marine industry to help our customers strengthen their competitiveness,” says Curry Qian, Senior Manager for EPS, Automation Systems, Valmet.
About China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd
China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (CMHI) is a large backbone enterprise wholly owned by China Merchants Industry Holdings Co., Ltd. (CMIHI). Approved by the Department of Commerce of Jiangsu province and Industrial And Commercial Administration of Jiangsu Province, it was incorporated in March 26, 2013 (registered capital of US $200 million) with a total investment of US $600 million.
About Goldwind Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd.
Goldwind Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. is a joint venture company jointly invested by Zhongtian Technology Group Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co., Ltd., and Guangdong Goldwind Technology Co., Ltd. The company was established on February 15, 2022.
Further information, please contact:
Curry Qian, Senior Manager EPS, China, Automation Systems business line, Valmet, tel. +86 021 39975000, Email: curry.qian@valmet.com
