25 February 2016
James Fisher and Sons plc
Galloper Wind Farm Ltd Contract Award
James Fisher and Sons plc ("James Fisher" or the "Group") announces that it has been awarded a marine services and support contract worth in excess of £25m by Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL), a joint equity partnership between RWE Innogy UK, UK Green Investment Bank, Siemens Financial Services and Macquarie Capital.
James Fisher will be responsible for providing key elements of marine services and support to the Galloper team during the construction phase of the 336MW wind farm, located 27km off the coast of Suffolk. Services will include construction site set-up, marine co-ordination, OWMS™ marine management system, crew transfer vessels, vessel refueling and emergency response services. The contract also includes the provision of ad-hoc support arrangements for diving services, operation of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and unexploded ordinance identification and disposal.
The offshore construction phase of the project is scheduled to commence in June 2016 and to complete in late 2017. The wind farm will commence operation in March 2018.
Nick Henry, CEO of James Fisher and Sons plc commented:
"We are delighted to be working with Galloper Wind Farm Limited on this exciting and technically complex project. The contract entails bringing together a range of services from across our group and utilises the experience and investments made in recent years in offshore renewables. We are committed to being part of driving operational efficiencies and reducing contractual risk through the integration of these services."
Contacts:
James Fisher and Sons plc |
Nick Henry |
Chief Executive Officer |
020 7614 9508 |
FTI Consulting |
Richard Mountain Susanne Yule |
|
0203 727 1374 |
Notes to editor:
James Fisher and Sons plc is a leading service provider in all sectors of the marine industry and a specialist supplier of engineering services to the nuclear industry in the UK and abroad. Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, the company serves both the private and public sectors and adopts a practical approach to the management of assets and provision of high quality services, ensuring an appropriate use of technology and a sound understanding of each customer's requirements. Building on the experience and expertise gained over more than 165 years of operating in the marine environment, James Fisher brings practical experience, innovation and commercial best practice to all clients' projects and services.
For more information see www.james-fisher.com
Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL) is a joint equity partnership of 25% each between RWE Innogy UK, UK Green Investment Bank, Siemens Financial Services and Macquarie Capital. RWE Innogy is leading the development and construction of the wind farm on behalf of the project partners. Galloper Offshore Wind Farm is an extension of the existing and fully operational Greater Gabbard Wind Farm off the coast of Suffolk. The project represents an expected investment potential of around £1.5 billion and will create 700 jobs during construction and around 90 during operation. It is estimated that the average annual generation expected at the site will be equivalent to the approximate domestic needs of around 336,000 average households. The offshore wind farm, is scheduled to commence operations by March 2018. For more information visit our website: www.galloperwindfarm.com
