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Aker Solutions expands offshore wind backlog with major HVDC platform contract in Europe

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Aker Solutions expands offshore wind backlog with major HVDC platform contract in Europe
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Aker Solutions has secured a substantial contract to deliver the HVDC substructure for a European offshore wind project. The award, to be recorded in the second quarter of 2026, reinforces demand for offshore grid infrastructure supporting large-scale renewable energy development across Europe.

EUROPE Aker Solutions has won a substantial contract to provide the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) substructure for an offshore wind development in Europe, according to an official announcement. The customer was not disclosed. The company said the contract will be recognized as order intake during the second quarter of 2026 within its Renewables and Field Development business segment.

The project highlights continued investment in offshore transmission infrastructure, which is essential for connecting large-scale wind farms to onshore electricity networks. As offshore wind capacity expands across Europe, demand for specialized HVDC platforms and related engineering services is expected to remain strong, benefiting the broader renewable energy supply chain.

Aker Solutions is a Norway-based engineering and energy services company that delivers integrated solutions for offshore energy, including oil and gas, renewable energy and low-carbon infrastructure. The company provides engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services to energy developers worldwide.

For contractors, equipment suppliers and investors, the award signals sustained capital spending on offshore power infrastructure despite evolving energy market conditions. Aker Solutions classifies a substantial contract as having a value between NOK 2.5 billion and NOK 4.0 billion, providing additional visibility into the scale of the project and supporting the company's future revenue pipeline.

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