The Sherpa Signal · 2026-08-10 NOTABLE DEAL
XXL monopiles locked in for Hornsea 3 offshore build
Ørsted taps Dajin and Haizea for foundation supply
Capacity
2.9 GW
Country
United Kingdom
Announced
2026-08-06
KEY FACTS
TypeSupply Agreement
Capacity2.9 GW
SectorOffshore Wind
CountryUnited Kingdom
Announced2026-08-06
THE PARTIES
ØrstedDeveloper
Mubadala Investment CompanyInvestor
Apollo fundsInvestor
Dajin Heavy IndustrySupplier
Standout 2.9 GW Offshore Wind project in United Kingdom
Sherpa analysis
Ørsted is securing its construction supply chain by contracting both Dajin Heavy Industry and Haizea Wind Group for the XXL monopiles needed at Hornsea 3. The partnership leverages Dajin’s Chinese manufacturing scale and Haizea’s European expertise, reducing lead times and cost exposure. This strengthens Ørsted’s ORSTED position as the project advances toward commissioning.
Parties
- Ørsted (Developer)
- Dajin Heavy Industry (Supplier)
- Mubadala Investment Company (Investor)
- Haizea Wind Group (Supplier)
- Apollo funds (Investor)
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