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PALFINGER : REINFORCES ITS NORTH SEA OFFSHORE WIND PRESENCE
PALFINGER : REINFORCES ITS NORTH SEA OFFSHORE WIND
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[{"type":"text","content":"PALFINGERInsights, News & EventsNews2026PALFINGER REINFORCES ITS NORTH SEA OFFSHORE WIND PRESENCE Press releases PALFINGER REINFORCES ITS NORTH SEA OFFSHORE WIND PRESENCE May 20 2026 ↗ PALFINGER davit cranes on converter platforms in the North Sea: The high-capacity transmission hubs link offshore wind farms to the mainland grid (rendering, provided by Amprion) As Europe expands its offshore grid infrastructure to support the energy transition and enhance energy independence, demand for reliable lifting solutions for safe access and operations at sea continues to grow. Building on its proven offshore expertise, PALFINGER has secured another major contract to supply PF200-7m davit cranes in the North Sea, further strengthening its position in the offshore market and underlining its Marine business as a reliable pillar of growth. Under the agreement with the Spanish company Dragados Offshore, a leading engineering, procurement and construction contractor with more than 50 years of experience in offshore energy infrastructure, PALFINGER will deliver seven PF200-7m davit cranes for five High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter platforms in the North Sea. These platforms are part of large-scale grid connection programs supporting the German transmission system operators Amprion and TenneT Germany. Two Amprion offshore substations will each be equipped with two PF200-7m cranes, while three TenneT substations will receive one unit each. Once operational, the substations will serve as high-capacity transmission hubs linking offshore wind farms to the mainland grid. Designed for demanding offshore conditions, the PF200-7m combines low weight with strong lifting performance and minimal maintenance requirements. Its plug-and-play design and advanced corrosion protection ensure reliable long-term operation at sea. Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026, with deliveries continuing through the first quarter of 2028. Offshore commissioning will extend until the fourth quarter of 2031, supporting the phased completion of the converter platforms. Driving Growth through Strong Partnerships The contract marks PALFINGER's first collaboration with Dragados Offshore and its first project with Amprion. For TenneT, it represents the company's third major offshore substation program, following earlier deliveries to Seatrium a...