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RWE is partnering with the Port Authority of Setúbal to enhance port infrastructure, supporting Portugal’s industrialization goals tied to floating offshore wind energy development. This agreement emphasizes a commitment to leverage shared expertise to foster industrial growth in Portuguese ports.
Under a Letter of Support, RWE and the Port of Setúbal will assess the port’s potential to serve as a key industrial hub for marshalling, assembling, and deploying components for large-scale floating offshore wind projects. Advancing the national port infrastructure will enable Portugal to maximize its floating offshore wind industry potential and explore industrial synergies beyond its borders.
Álvaro de Miguel, Country Lead Portugal at RWE Offshore Wind, said, “Portugal is well-positioned to become a key market in the floating offshore wind sector. We support the Port of Setúbal’s goal to become a logistics hub for floating wind projects. Enhancing port capacity and supply chains is crucial for the successful deployment of commercial-scale projects. This will create opportunities to attract investment, spur growth, and generate skilled employment. RWE is actively exploring opportunities and looks forward to the next steps for floating offshore wind development in Portugal.”
Carlos Correia, Chairman of the Board at Port Authority of Setúbal, added, “Our sustainable development strategy is clearly outlined and aims to make the Port of Setúbal a HUB2GREEN, transforming this port into an economic hub for sustainable development projects in areas such as biofuels, offshore wind, bio-industry, sustainable ship repair, among others. We are proud that RWE, one of the world leading companies in offshore wind, supports us in our development to become a logistical hub for floating offshore wind. Our port is suitable for the marshalling, assembly and deployment of main components, like floating substructures and mooring systems. We are well positioned to cover the future needs of the growing floating wind industry.”
