Singapore shipyards pivot to offshore wind and hydrogen-ready power ships

Singaporean marine engineering firm Seatrium is expanding its role in the global energy transition by repurposing its offshore oil and gas expertise for renewable and mobile power projects.

In northern Singapore, Seatrium is constructing a 30,000-tonne high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter platform. Scheduled for delivery to the North Sea in 2028, the platform will facilitate electricity transmission for offshore wind farms. These platforms, which utilize GE Vernova technology, are among the largest in the world and are critical to addressing supply bottlenecks in the European Union’s offshore wind expansion.

Additionally, Seatrium has entered an agreement with Turkey-based Karpowership to convert and assemble five ‘Whale Class’ vessels. These 600 MW floating power stations are designed to be hydrogen-ready, capable of running on conventional marine fuels, natural gas, or hydrogen blends. The first hull is expected to arrive at the Tuas Boulevard Yard in December 2027 to undergo mechanical installation and pre-commissioning tests.