The Netherlands-based Conbit has been awarded the contract for the supply and commissioning of an Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) system at the SylWin alpha offshore converter station, operated by the Dutch/German transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT.
The scope of work includes the design, delivery, and above-water installation of the ICCP system, along with all major construction components.
To execute this project, Conbit has partnered with Deepwater Europe, which will supply its RetroBuoy ICCP system.
The solution is specifically designed to provide reliable and long-lasting cathodic protection for the substation’s jacket structure, ensuring a target operational lifetime of at least 25 years for all components, said Conbit.
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The company’s responsibilities also include training TenneT service group members on the system’s operation and interpretation, as well as ensuring the system meets certification requirements from Lloyd’s Register (LR) in compliance with BSH standards.
The 864 MW SylWin alpha converter station was commissioned by TenneT in April 2015. SylWin alpha connects three offshore wind farms, located 70 kilometers off the coast of Sylt, to the mainland.
NOTE: The original article has been amended.