Associated British Ports (ABP) and Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) have formally agreed to collaborate signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal.
The agreement is expected to facilitate the exchange of information and experiences between the two organisations regarding port facilities related to floating offshore wind (FLOW). Additionally, it paves the way for both parties to explore potential business collaboration opportunities in the future.
ABP has plans for future growth of its offshore wind-related activities, including a transformational project to develop a major floating offshore wind hub port at Port Talbot in Wales.
TIPC vice president of Business, Shu-hui Cheng commented, “The third phase of offshore wind power development is about to unfold in Taiwan. With larger scale wind turbines, localization policies, etc., there will be more demand for land and space in ports of Taiwan, and the demonstration plan of floating wind will also bring up more requirements and challenges.”
TIPC Chairman Lee also emphasised the pivotal role of ports in the development of offshore wind power. TIPC said it is keen on understanding the optimal development of port infrastructures to support future floating offshore wind (FLOW) projects in Taiwan, motivating their collaboration with ABP through the new MOU.
