OFFSHORE WIND POWER ENERGY BUSINESS
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Offshore wind power generation is a wide-range industry, with most of its supply chain extending offshore. The MOL Group consists of number of operating companies active in supply chain services of to offshore wind power generation, including marine consulting, towing, coastal shipping, special cargo transport, and logistics. We expect synergies with the knowledge and resources we have developed as a group for the entire offshore wind power generation value chain.
MOL has two pillars in offshore wind power business. One is supply chain services for offshore wind farms such as construction and logistics, marine consultation, and O&M, and the other is the development of offshore wind farms including participation in Formosa1 offshore wind power project. MOL will accumulate experience and expertise in fixed-bottom offshore wind power generation and supply chain business and strive to become a leading company which has its strengths in floating offshore wind power generation.
Provides all kinds of marine transport services using domestic and overseas networks, including bulk ships, multi-purpose ships, heavy cargo ships, module ships, and barges. It operates a small international module ship and has many transport records of onshore wind turbine components. Besides, plans are underway to build a new coastal module ship suitable for transporting offshore wind power facilities.
Provides an emergency transportation service for wind power generation parts and a total coordination service by taking advantage of its 139 networks deployed across 26 countries and agency's 189 networks deployed across 51 countries.
Has a track record of special cargo transportation using a super carrier with extensive operation experience in domestic port terminals. Provides a consistent service from route investigation, land transportation, unloading from barges and general cargo ships, and marine transportation arrangement to local installation.
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“Self-Elevating Platform” is also called “Wind Turbine Installation Vessels.” It is equipped with supporting legs which can rest on the seabed and move up and down. The vessel installs offshore wind power turbines safely by moving its own cranes and platform up to the sea surface with a crane. By raising and maintaining a level higher than the waves, the installation can be done even in rough sea. It can be used not only to install offshore wind turbines but also to support maintenance work on offshore oil and gas rigs. MOL holds shares in Cadeler, a leading Danish SEP ship owner that owns one of the world's largest SEP fleets. The SEPs owned by Cadeler are engaged in the construction and maintenance of offshore wind turbines around the world.
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Implementation of DP simulator
The first Nl-certified DP training center in Japan
Dynamic Positioning (DP) Simulator with a Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) widely contributes to the offshore wind power value chain by offering offshore wind power-related consultations using a simulator and developing and providing training that meet customers’ requests
It is necessary to strengthen the nation's power system to transmit electricity from Hokkaido and the coast of the Sea of Japan, which are suitable for offshore wind power generation, to areas with great demand for electricity, so long-distance transmission methods using ocean routes are considered promising.
Cable Laying Ships adopt “Dynamic Positioning Systems“ to lay submarine cables with safety and precision, and MOL group have accumulated technology and expertise to automatically maintain the ship position under various environmental and weather conditions. We aim to utilize our know-how in power cable laying work for offshore wind power generation facilities.
The MOL Group has been responsible for ship management and the operation of four cable-laying ship in total, owned by KDDI Cable ship Co.,Ltd., (wholly owned by KDDI, hereinafter called KCS”) for over 50 years. In order to respond to the demand for power cable-laying ship that are expected to grow, MOL signed a memorandum of agreement for cooperati on in power cable installation with KCS in September 2021 and promotes the commercialization of the power cable-laying ship business. In addition, we will take on the role for the development of cable laying support vessels as the project selected by NEDO in June 2023.
MOL proprietary management system for secure ship sailing "Safe Operation Support Center (Safety Operation Supporting Center: SOSC)" Management personnel include those with ship’s captain experience and are available 24/7 to prevent serious accidents.
It supports MCC functions such as monitoring of vessels navigating the waters around offshore wind power generation facilities and safety management of offshore wind power generation facility construction.
Service Operation Vessel (SOV) has accommodations for wind farm service and maintenance technicians, allowing them to stay on-site for extended periods. SOVs are equipped with a dynamic positioning system (DPS) to constantly maintain a safe distance between the vessel and the offshore wind farm, as well as a special gangway with a motion compensation function (absorbing hull movement due to wind and wave action and so on), allowing safe and easy access between the vessel and the offshore wind turbines.
Ta San Shang Marine which is a JV established between MOL and Ta Tong Marine, our key business partner in Taiwan, started the operation of the first newbuild SOV in Asia "TSS PIONEER" in 2022. TSS PIONEER has been engaged in O&M support for the Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farm under a Time Charter contract with Ørsted, the world’s largest offshore wind developer.
Furthermore, in November 2023, Ta San Shang Marine signed a shipbuilding contract with the Dutch Shipbuilding Company, Damen Group for the 2nd SOV "TSS CRUISER".
This vessel is being built at a shipyard in Vietnam and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. After delivery, "TSS CRUISER" is planned to be engaged in support operations for offshore wind farms in Taiwan.
Even on the sea, wind farm maintenance is done by human hand. Offshore wind power is about more than just finishing the construction. We also have to consider how to sustain its availability.
MOL has locally established MM EMPOWER with the Philippines’ Magsaysay, our over 40-year partner in crew development. MM EMPOWER offers total support from the securing of suitable human resources for local training and follow-up services to companies intending to utilize overseas human resources. As part of this service it offers training for O&M technicians for wind power generation systems.
We will engage in consulting services for marine and port operations, including site environment studies, support for the selection and operation of project sea areas and base ports, and support for the formulation of business plans and strategies.
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In order to anticipate the standards and needs of the offshore wind industry, we believe that our involvement in the power generation business itself, which is the core of this industry, will enable us to enhance the sophistication and quality of our supply chain services, which is one of the strengths of our Group. By combining and packing these supply chain services, we will provide comprehensive services and one-stop services that can only be offered by our Group.
For example, fixed-bottom offshore wind farms are currently the mainstream, but floating offshore wind power projects are highly promising. We are the only company in Asia with experience of owning and operating FSRUs, and the floating offshore wind power businesses is an area where we can utilize our knowledge and expertise in offshore businesses and offshore structure operation. As the floating offshore wind turbines are installed at a longer distance from the coast, their supply chains are also expected to be longer and larger. We are positive that our strength can be utilized throughout the entire process, including towing, installation, mooring, maintenance, and operation of wind turbine components and foundations (floating structures).
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