Baltic Eagle is a 476-megawatt offshore wind farm built by Iberdrola in waters of the Baltic Sea, some 28 km off the north-east coast of the German island of Rügen, in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. The wind farm covers an area of 40 km2 and is the second offshore wind initiative for Iberdrola in Germany. The wind farm will generate enough renewable energy to meet the needs of over 475,000 homes while preventing the release of nearly one million tonnes of CO2 each year. With a total investment of over 1.1 billion euros, commissioning is expected for Q1 2024.
Blomsma Signs & Safety was contracted by Equans Hoboken (B) to provide a safety signage system and Pipe Marking for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm substation topside.
The scope of the project for the Baltic Eagle included:
The project is based on the following legal and regulatory requirements:
The primary aim of the project was to equip the Baltic Eagle Platform with safety signage and pipe marking that complies with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards. Specifically for Germany, we ensured that the pipe marking met the requirements of DIN 2403, a standard that sets forth the criteria for pipeline markings within the country. DIN 2403 ensures clarity and consistency in the identification of pipeline contents and hazards.
The topside was constructed at the Equans Yard in Hoboken (Antwerp), Belgium. One of our teams of skilled engineers and safety sign installers have successfully implemented th entire safety signage system at the end of the construction phase of the topside.
Due to our years of expertise in the offshore environment, we understand the importance of correctly installed safety signage in this sector.
Our approach to the project included all stages; from initial engineering and design to the final production, all of which were carried out from our headquarters in Zoetermeer. This included detailed planning, design to meet the specific environmental and regulatory requirements of the Baltic Sea area, and the production of high-quality safety signage and pipe marking. Our commitment to excellence ensured that every aspect of the project was executed with precision, reflecting our dedication to safety and regulatory compliance on the Baltic Eagle Platform.
Equans Hoboken, our client for this project, is a company specializing in the engineering, construction, and maintenance of complex electrical installations and systems. Located in Hoboken, Belgium, it focuses on various sectors, including maritime projects, industrial installations, and energy infrastructure. Equans Hoboken offers a wide range of services, such as project management, design and fabrication of electrical components, and technical support.
Equans Hoboken has played a vital role in the construction of the Baltic Eagle offshore transmission platform.
About Iberdrola
Iberdrola, the company behind the Baltic Eagle project, is a leading global energy company, number one in wind power generation and one of the world’s largest electric utilities by market capitalization. The Group supplies energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries, including Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, France, Australia and Greece, and is also present as an innovator in other markets such as Japan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland.
Iberdrola in Germany
Iberdrola Renovables Deutschland GmbH based in Berlin, specializes in the safe and reliably implementation of large-scale offshore wind projects. The company produces clean energy for hundreds of thousands of households in Germany and plans to expand total renewable energy capacity in Germany to 1.1 gigawatts (GW) by 2026.
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