UAE-based AD Ports Group has entered into a new partnership with Dajin Heavy Industry, the Chinese offshore wind equipment manufacturer and shipbuilder, to assess a range of opportunities connected to offshore wind energy. Through a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will evaluate areas of potential collaboration covering offshore wind logistics, port infrastructure and vessel investments.
The agreement includes plans to examine cooperation across offshore wind supply chains, transportation of wind turbine components, development of pre-assembly hubs and support services for offshore energy projects in Europe and other international markets. The initiative represents a further step in AD Ports Group’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the growing offshore wind energy sector and wider renewable infrastructure market.
The framework agreement also outlines the exploration of fabrication, assembly and logistics solutions linked to offshore energy infrastructure. In addition, the companies will assess opportunities to work together on selected offshore wind tenders. The partnership builds on AD Ports Group’s broader efforts to expand its activities in offshore and renewable energy. Over recent months, the Abu Dhabi-listed company has announced a series of offshore and renewable energy initiatives involving companies such as Masdar, Siemens Energy and Green Parrot. The group has also expanded its maritime capabilities through the acquisition of Spanish shipyard Balenciaga Astilleros, a specialist in vessels designed to serve the offshore wind energy industry.
Commenting on the agreement, Friedrich Portner, chief commercial officer of the maritime and shipping cluster at AD Ports Group, said, “We are pleased to partner with Dajin Heavy Industry to jointly work on opportunities that leverage our maritime and logistics capabilities in support of the offshore wind sector, a strategic growth area for us.”
“Together, we aim to deliver more integrated, efficient solutions across the renewable energy value chain,” he added.
Walid Oulmane, chief commercial officer for new products at Dajin Heavy Industry, said the partnership would bring together industrial, maritime and logistics capabilities to pursue opportunities associated with the global energy transition.
According to forecasts cited by AD Ports, the offshore wind energy sector is expected to grow from approximately $109bn in 2026 to more than $307bn by 2035, driven by ongoing commitments from governments and developers to large-scale renewable energy projects.
