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Saipem signs deal with Divento for STAR 1 use in floating offshore wind facilities

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Posted on March 5, 2025

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(Reuters) - Italy's Saipem has signed a collaboration agreement with Divento, a consortium led by Plenitude, CDP and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, for floating offshore wind projects in Italy,

Saipem Partners with Divento for Innovative Offshore Wind Projects

(Reuters) - Italy's Saipem has signed a collaboration agreement with Divento, a consortium led by Plenitude, CDP and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, for floating offshore wind projects in Italy, the companies said on Wednesday.

The aim of the deal is to apply Saipem's STAR 1 technology to the 7 Seas Med project in Sicily, with an anticipated annual output of around 800 GWh, and the Ichnusa Wind Power project planned for Sardinia, expected to produce approximately 1.6 TWh per year.

Both of those projects are still in the development phase.

The deployment of the STAR 1 technology, designed to make semi-submersible floating wind foundations, is aimed at supporting their participation in the first auctions for Italian innovative renewables technologies.

(Reporting by Michela Stasio; Editing by Keith Weir)

Key Takeaways

  • Saipem partners with Divento for offshore wind projects.
  • STAR 1 technology to be used in Sicily and Sardinia.
  • Projects aim to produce significant renewable energy.
  • Focus on Italian innovative renewables auctions.
  • Collaboration involves major infrastructure partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the collaboration between Saipem and Divento?
The collaboration aims to apply Saipem's STAR 1 technology to floating offshore wind projects, specifically the 7 Seas Med project in Sicily and the Ichnusa Wind Power project in Sardinia.
What is the expected annual output of the 7 Seas Med project?
The 7 Seas Med project is anticipated to have an annual output of around 800 GWh.
What type of technology is STAR 1?
STAR 1 technology is designed to create semi-submersible floating wind foundations, which will support participation in Italian renewable energy auctions.
Are the projects mentioned in the article already operational?
Both the 7 Seas Med project and the Ichnusa Wind Power project are still in the development phase.
Who leads the Divento consortium?
The Divento consortium is led by Plenitude, CDP, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.

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