Global Infrastructure SherpaCWHI completes Inch Cape monopile deliveries
Inch Cape offshore wind farm
Project
CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries ('CWHI') has delivered all 32 XXL monopiles for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm on schedule and within budget. The final eight units were shipped from its Qinzhou yard in December 2025 aboard the COSCO vessel Xiang Taikou and have now been offloaded at the Port of Leith.
Deal Analysis
CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries (CWHI) successfully completed the delivery of all 32 XXL monopiles for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm project in December 2025, shipping the final batch from its Qinzhou yard. The monopiles were transported via COSCO vessel and offloaded at the Port of Leith. This supply agreement underscores CWHI's capabilities in manufacturing and delivering critical components for large-scale offshore wind projects, meeting the project's timeline and budget requirements. The successful completion of this phase is a significant step forward for the Inch Cape project, enabling further construction and eventual operationalization of the wind farm.
- CWHI delivered 32 XXL monopiles for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm.
- The project was completed on schedule and within budget.
- The monopiles were manufactured in China and shipped to the Port of Leith in the UK.
- The deal highlights the international supply chain involved in offshore wind projects.
Market Context: The offshore wind sector is experiencing significant growth, particularly in Europe, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy and government support for clean energy initiatives. Monopiles are a common foundation type for offshore wind turbines, and the successful delivery of these components is crucial for project development.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The monopiles measure up to 11.5 metres in diameter, extend up to 103 metres in length and weigh up to 2300 tonnes. Quote: Each monopile measures up to 11.5 metres in diameter, extends up to 103 metres in length and weighs up to 2300 tonnes.
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Location
for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm
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Announcement
26 February 2026
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries
seller
"CNOOD-Wenchong Heavy Industries ('CWHI') has delivered all 32 XXL monopiles for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm"
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COSCO
other
"aboard the COSCO vessel Xiang Taikou"
high quality
Enriched Feb 27, 2026
Timeline
Announced
Feb 26, 2026
Signed
Closed
Counterparts (1)
Market Context
This deal is part of the Offshore Wind sector in United Kingdom.
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Source
renews.biz
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