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HEA Energy Secures Offshore Wind O&M Deal

HEA Energy signs offshore wind O&M contract, deploying jack-up barge HEA Hercules for North Sea operations starting summer 2026.
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HEA Energy has signed an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract with a leading offshore wind developer, strengthening its presence in the European offshore wind market and reinforcing its role as a long-term partner across the full lifecycle of offshore wind assets.

The campaign is scheduled to commence in summer 2026. Work will be carried out by the jack-up barge HEA Hercules, which will be mobilized to the North Sea after completing scheduled maintenance and upgrade works in Rotterdam.

As the installed base of larger and more advanced turbines continues to expand, demand for safe and reliable component replacement and complex offshore maintenance is increasing. In response, HEA Energy is scaling its capabilities, supported by an expanding and versatile vessel fleet purpose-built for demanding offshore operations.

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