Lamprell and RTE International have agreed to cooperate on offshore wind transmission infrastructure after signing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding.

Announced on 9 March, the agreement establishes a non-exclusive framework for the companies to jointly pursue Offshore Wind EPCI HV Transmission System Wrap opportunities. These projects involve engineering, procurement, construction and installation of high-voltage export cable systems that connect offshore wind farms to onshore electricity networks.

The cooperation aims to combine capabilities in offshore structures, subsea works and high-voltage power transmission systems. By aligning their technical experience, the companies plan to pursue integrated solutions for upcoming offshore wind developments.

RTE International, the engineering subsidiary of RTE France, has recently contributed to major European transmission initiatives. The company participated in the Danish Bornholm Energy Island programme, where it was contracted in 2023 to perform modelling and simulation activities and develop technical specifications intended to reduce risk in multi-vendor, multi-terminal high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems.

For Lamprell, offshore wind fabrication remains a key activity. The company recently delivered transition pieces for the Moray West offshore wind farm. In 2024, RWE also awarded two contracts to Lamprell for the supply of transition pieces for the Norfolk Vanguard West and Norfolk Vanguard East offshore wind projects in the UK.