Northland Power says all 73 turbines at Hai Long, its 1.0 GW offshore wind project in the Taiwan Strait, are installed and generating power.

According to the Toronto-listed company, the milestone brings the project closer to completion and reduces its remaining construction risk. Elsewhere in the sector, installation work is expanding, such as the 69 turbines at the Zeevonk wind farm in the Netherlands awarded to DEME. In Germany, the BWO warns the Bundestag of a supply chain break risk in offshore wind.

Permitting schedule maintained for 2027

Northland indicates the project remains on schedule, with final permitting approvals expected in the first half of 2027, as planned. The company states that construction costs remain aligned with original expectations. It did not disclose a figure in its announcement.

The group highlights nearly two decades of offshore wind experience in Europe and Asia. Christine Healy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northland, says that installing all 73 turbines demonstrates the group's ability to safely execute complex, large-scale offshore projects. She credits the joint project teams, contractors, suppliers and partners.

Shared ownership and a 30-year contract

Northland is building Hai Long with Mitsui & Co. and Gentari International Renewables Pte. Ltd. The ownership stakes are 30.6% for Northland, 40% for Mitsui & Co. and 29.4% for Gentari International Renewables. The project is located approximately 45 to 70 kilometres off the coast of Changhua County.

According to Northland, Hai Long will generate enough electricity to power more than one million Taiwanese households. A 30-year offtake agreement provides contracted revenues, which the company presents as a contribution to its long-term cash flow. The company describes Hai Long as one of Asia's largest offshore wind projects.