On March 30th, 2022, SBM Offshore launched its new floating wind energy solution, Float4WindTM.
Float4WindTM is the second generation of SBM Offshore’s innovative offshore wind floater technology, a key aspect of the Company’s long-term strategy to support the energy transition.
Tension Leg Platform (TLP) design
The new and improved version of the Tension Leg Platform (TLP) design, a technology historically utilised in traditional oil & gas production, is ideal for harnessing offshore wind power due to its low motion.
SBM Offshore can offer clients a solution that provides several benefits. These include a reduced seabed footprint, and an optimised annual energy production combined with a simpler design addressing the challenges of industrialisation. Crucially, the technology is scalable to larger capacity turbines and is suitable for deeper water and harsher sea conditions.
Launch event
The launch of Float4WindTM was held via an online event on LinkedIn. At the event, members of SBM Offshore’s senior management team, including CEO Bruno Chabas, presented the product and described the value that the technology, made possible by SBM Offshore’s offshore expertise, can bring to the energy transition.
