July 5, 2024
SBM Offshore and Technip Energies announce the formal implementation of Ekwil, a
50/50 Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) joint-venture.
Ekwil is a pure player delivery partner offering a diversified range of 'series
production' Floating Offshore Wind solutions to meet the growing and demanding
needs of energy customers around the world.
Ekwil brings together unrivalled expertise and experience of two energy
transition leaders to collectively power progress with the two leading-edge
technologies - Semi-submersible INO15 by T.EN(TM) and Tension Leg Platform
Float4Wind(TM) by SBM Offshore. This approach covers a large spectrum of the FOW
market, aiming to bring these technologies to commercial deployment.
Headquartered in France, Ekwil relies on a core team of 40 specialists, bringing
together knowledge and innovation capacities in a fully integrated team, and
will be backed by the talented resources of SBM Offshore and Technip Energies
for project execution.
With 25 years of experience in the offshore industry, Séverine Baudic, formerly
Managing Director of New Energies & Services at SBM Offshore, is the CEO of
Ekwil. Willy Gauttier, previously VP Floating Offshore Wind of Technip Energies,
is the COO.
Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented: "By bringing together two
world leading players, Ekwil will accelerate the deployment of industrial
solutions for the nascent Floating Offshore Wind market. This joint-venture with
SBM Offshore illustrates the commitment of Technip Energies to provide a
diversified and expanding range of low-carbon solutions to support the global
net-zero trajectory."
Øivind Tangen, CEO of SBM Offshore commented: "It's just a question of time for
market potential in Floating Offshore Wind power to materialize. This
collaboration with Technip Energies ensures the availability of optimal
solutions with certainty and reliability in delivery. Ekwil leads both partners
towards success, pioneering new standards in renewable energy and driving
progress towards a net-zero future."
Séverine Baudic, CEO of Ekwil concluded: "Today's launch of Ekwil marks a
significant step to power progress in the floating offshore wind market,
combining industry-leading expertise and solutions. I am proud to have the trust
and commitment of SBM Offshore and Technip Energies and look forward to leading
our talented teams towards a greener future for all."
About Technip Energies
Technip Energies is a leading Engineering & Technology company for the energy
transition, with leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen and ethylene as well as
growing market positions in blue and green hydrogen, sustainable chemistry and
CO2 management. The Company benefits from its robust project delivery model
supported by an extensive technology, products and services offering.
Operating in 34 countries, our 15,000 people are fully committed to bringing our
clients' innovative projects to life, breaking boundaries to accelerate the
energy transition for a better tomorrow.
Technip Energies shares are listed on Euronext Paris. In addition, Technip
Energies has a Level 1 sponsored American Depositary Receipts ("ADR") program,
with its ADRs trading over the counter.
For further information: www.ten.com (http://www.ten.com)
About SBM Offshore
SBM Offshore designs, builds, installs and operates offshore floating facilities
for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our
marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing
emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for
alternative energy sources.
More than 7,400 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to
deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations
to come.
For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com
(http://www.sbmoffshore.com).
Financial Calendar Date Year
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Half Year 2024 Earnings August 8 2024
Third Quarter 2024 Trading Update November 14 2024
Full Year 2024 Earnings February 20 2025
Annual General Meeting April 9 2025
First Quarter 2025 Trading Update May 15 2025
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