The company has signed an agreement with the Liepāja Special Economic Zone (SEZ), following which it'll scrutinise the set up of an offshore wind energy (OWE) support base and cargo terminal.

Over the next two years, Van Oord will carry out the preparatory work, including research, business plan development, and technical design elaboration.

If everything goes according to plan, construction could kick off in 2026, with the OWE support base coming online in mid-2027.

Mark Bot, Project Manager at Van Oord, commented:

Van Oord's ambition is to act as the initiator in accelerating the transformation of the energy industry. This project is a strong example of how Van Oord can take on the role and ensure a positive impact on future generations.

Uldis Hmieļevskis, CEO of the Liepāja SEZ, also shared:

The offshore wind energy support base in the Port of Liepāja will promote economic development and attract significant foreign investments aimed at a sustainable economy and green energy production.

Photo: Liepāja SEZ