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A day for the books at our ‘Ørsted Kalundborg CO2 Hub’! 🚢    We were happy to host a successful event at our Asnæs Power Station in Kalundborg alongside Northern Lights JV, where participants had the unique opportunity to tour the Northern Pathfinder – one of the world’s first commercial liquefied CO2 transport ships.    The 130-meter vessel is a first of her kind and has been custom-designed to safely transport CO2. She will play a key role in the carbon capture and storage value chain by transporting CO2 from our Kalundborg hub to the Northern Lights terminal in Øygarden, Norway, after which it will be stored below the seabed in geological reservoirs. Beginning from 2026, the ‘Ørsted Kalundborg CO2 Hub’ will capture and store 430,000 tonnes of CO2 annually – equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions from approximately 200,000 gasoline cars.    Thank you to everyone who participated in making this event a success! 

Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms: WTG installation vessel Wind Maker has arrived in Taiwan! 🚢   Wind Maker set sail from Singapore and has successfully arrived in Taichung, marking an important milestone for Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms!   This state-of-the-art jack-up wind turbine installation vessel was delivered by Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean to our construction partner Cadeler in January 2025. Wind Maker is designed for efficient, precise, and safe offshore operations, equipped with dynamic positioning technology to ensure fast, safe, and cost-effective positioning in various sea conditions.   Outfitted with a 2,600-tonne main crane, Wind Maker enables the stable installation and maintenance of heavy offshore wind turbine foundations and components, even in water depths of up to 65 metres. With the capacity to transport four 14 MW turbines per round trip, it enhances efficiency and streamlines offshore wind turbine installation while ensuring reliable performance and the highest operational standards.   With Wind Maker now in Taiwan, we look forward to seeing this advanced vessel play a key role in the installation of 66 wind turbines for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms! 

Join us at WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen!    From 8–10 April, we’re proud to once again be an official ambassador of WindEurope, the premier event shaping the future of offshore wind. And this year, we’re making our presence stronger than ever.   With multiple conference talks and a full three-day programme at our stand, we’ll be driving conversations on future of offshore wind, innovation, engineering, defence and security as well as sustainability. Our experts will share insights, challenge industry norms, and explore the solutions needed to accelerate the green transition.   Whether you’re looking to connect, learn, or be inspired – this is the place to be. Join us in Copenhagen and be part of the future of wind energy.   Stay tuned – more details coming soon!   #WindEurope2025 #OffshoreWind #Ørsted

Two major milestones reached in our onshore Bahren West wind farms! We’re making great progress in the east of Germany, reaching two important milestones in our Bahren West project. We commissioned Bahren West I and took final investment decision for Bahren West II, with construction start planned for May this year. Bahren West I consists of nine 5.6 MW turbines, delivering a total capacity of 50.4 MW. Bahren West II, located nearby, will feature 11 5.6 MW turbines with a total capacity of 61.6 MW. Once completed, Bahren West I and II will have a combined capacity of 112 MW, constituting one of the largest forest wind farms in Brandenburg. Together, these two expansion stages will provide clean energy to the equivalent of 80,000 German households, bringing us closer to a greener and more sustainable future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2EfBHHs

Fixing offshore wind turbines in the middle of the North Sea - Julian’s job is anything but ordinary!   For the past 5½ years, Julian has been troubleshooting wind turbines at Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund and Gode Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms, ensuring they keep spinning and delivering renewable energy. His job involves solving electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and software issues. His work is as challenging as it is rewarding.   💬 “This is the kind of job you wake up excited for – one where every day brings something different. The exciting thing is being in the middle of the North Sea and going to the wind farms in different ways, the most exciting is by helicopter, also on CTVs with the waves and the sea, but the simple fact of being on top of a wind turbine and watching the sunset is amazing; no matter how many years you do it, it never gets old.”   Julian's work has completely transformed his life. Not only does he get to do something exciting that he loves, where he can enjoy the freedom to travel and explore new projects, but he also contributes to the environment together with his colleagues from all over the world.   💬 “Every role within offshore wind is essential – whether in the office, on-site, or behind the scenes. From engineers and technicians to those ensuring a safe and efficient working environment, it’s a collective effort that drives the transition to renewable energy.” #orstedmoment

At Ørsted, we celebrate International Women's Day to honor the incredible contributions of women to shaping a sustainable future.   We thank colleagues in our Gender Inclusion Networks around the world, who have been organising internal events over the last week to mark this day.   These events encourage all colleagues globally to build a more inclusive company for everyone, everywhere. And as a company, we continue to progress towards our ambition of at least a 60:40 male:female gender balance by 2030.   Let's work together to keep on building a world that’s more inclusive for all!   #IWD25 #WomenInEnergy #Ørsted #ørstedmoment

Commercial operation at Gode Wind 3 has begun! With 23 offshore wind turbines, the wind farm has an installed capacity of 253 MW, enough to power 250,000 German homes. This brings our total German portfolio to nearly 1.6 GW, enough to power 1.6 million homes. This is another significant step towards a greener energy future! Made possible by incredible teamwork within Ørsted and the strong collaboration with all our partners and our co-owner Nuveen, a TIAA company in this project. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9eUm5J4

Breaking ground on innovative battery energy storage system 🔋 This week, partners and Ørsted employees gathered for a golden shovel ceremony near Norwich in the east of the UK to kick off the construction phase of our first large-scale UK battery energy storage system. Located alongside the onshore converter station for our offshore wind project Hornsea 3, the system will have a capacity of 600 MWh (and a 300 MW power rating), equivalent to the daily power consumption of 80,000 UK homes. The battery energy storage system will help make best use of the energy produced, as the battery will store any excess electricity generated in the UK, so that it can be discharged later to help balance the grid. The team comprises representatives from Ørsted, Knights Brown, and Tesla Megapack. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXrhUw8U

From a small Greek island to working in offshore wind energy projects with a global impact!    Growing up on Leros, Iasonas was fascinated by nature and technology. His uncle’s solar farm and the island’s wind turbines sparked a passion for renewables – one that led him to study energy engineering and pursue a career in offshore wind.    💬 "As a child, I watched the blinking lights of wind turbines on my island and imagined how they worked. Now, I get to be part of the team that builds them, ensuring they power a cleaner future."    Today, Iasonas works as Offshore Installation Manager & Technical Specialist, he works on offshore cable installation, developing tools, roadmaps, and databases to support projects. This year, he gained hands-on offshore experience, refining processes and improving efficiency in real-world conditions while working on cable installation, cable burial and rock installation campaigns.    These eye-opening offshore experiences expanded his understanding of how wind farms are built and installed. His offshore exposure allowed him to refine his work, improving efficiency and developing more intuitive tools that cater to real-world offshore challenges.    Looking ahead, Iasonas aims to take on more complex projects and grow into leadership roles at Ørsted, driving innovation in renewable energy.  And what is the one piece of advice Iasonas would give to his younger self?    💬 "Curiosity and adaptability open doors. You don’t need to have it all figured out – just take the next step. The most rewarding experiences often come from stepping into the unknown"    Thank you, Iasonas, for showing us that through curiosity, adaptability, and determination, we can all contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. 

We’re making good progress on Denmark’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage value chain project! 🏗️ We’ve now installed all five sets of columns at the Ørsted Kalundborg CO2 Hub – three at Asnæs Power Station and two at Avedøre Power Station. The columns are the heart of the site, and the sets are comprised of three columns that each performs a key role in capturing CO2:          1️ Direct contact cooler (DCC): Cools the flue gas by spraying water directly into it. Removes impurities and reduces the temperature, which improves the efficiency of carbon capture.   2️ Absorber: Removes CO2 from the flue gas by passing it through a liquid that chemically binds the CO2. The CO2-rich liquid is then sent to the desorber for further processing.    3️ Desorber: Heats the CO2-rich liquid to release the CO2 gas. The released CO2 is collected and compressed for storage or further use. Work has now started on installing pipes for the columns, connecting them to the rest of the plants. By 2026, we expect the hub will remove and store 430,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. That’s roughly the same as removing 200,000 petrol-powered cars from European roads each year. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dzZgMRmf