CTCI MAC completes 117 Pin Piles Ahead of Schedule for CFXD Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan

By OEM Update Editorial December 15, 2021 3:52 pm IST

 117 pin piles contracted by CTCI MAC among 186 needed at the wind farm have been completed up to quality standard.

CTCI Machinery Corporation, the manufacturer of pin piles for the 600 MW, 62-turbine Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Farm off central coast of Taiwan, has completed the manufacture and acceptance of second batch of 69 pin piles in November, one month ahead of schedule. Previously in June this year, the first batch of 48 pin piles has been delivered, also ahead of schedule by 1.5 months. In all, 117 pin piles contracted by CTCI MAC among 186 needed at the wind farm have been completed up to quality standard.

Developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, CFXD Offshore Wind Farm commits to the highest localisation level amongst all projects in Taiwan. This pin pile fabrication contract award marks the largest contract in terms of the number of pin piles manufactured by a single company in Taiwan. CTCI MAC has exhibited superb expertise and supply capability.

Dennis Sanou, CEO of CFXD Offshore Wind Farm says, that CTCI MAC has made an early delivery of the pin piles awarded to them for fabrication. He comments, “Not only did CTCI MAC meet our requirements on quality, pricing, and delivery timeline, they are a leading local supplier that gives significant attention to keeping high HSE (health, safety, and environment) standards, and maintains high level of professionalism in contract execution.”

Yun-Peng Tan, Chairman of CTCI MAC, appreciates CFXD Project’s full support and assistance and states, “Through a series of learning opportunities and customer verification processes in this project, we have not only gradually mastered key technologies and know-how of the industry, but have also gained experience and built track records. By adopting multiple submerged arc-welding machines simultaneously, we were able to greatly cut manufacturing time and increase both efficiency and quality. We will stay committed to supporting localisation of Taiwan’s offshore wind power industry.”

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