"Industry sources are concerned that components ordered from suppliers in the United Arab Emirates could become trapped if shipping remains effectively blocked through the strait of Hormuz."
"The UK windfarms, which will lie off the coast of Norfolk, were each awarded a 20-year support contract from the British government just a month before Iran effectively closed the strait of Hormuz."
"A spokesperson for RWE said it had begun liaising closely with its supply chain partners amid the Middle East conflict, which has included airstrikes against key infrastructure."
"To date there has only been a limited effect on our supply chain partners' activities, but we are monitoring the situation closely and putting mitigation plans in place should the situation continue for a prolonged period."
Large offshore wind projects in Europe are at risk of delays as the Iran war threatens shipping routes for essential components from the Gulf. Concerns arise over parts from the UAE being trapped if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. This situation impacts significant offshore windfarms planned for the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. RWE, the developer, has contracted a Dubai-based company for over 180 components. The windfarms aim to supply power to 4 million UK homes, supporting the goal to quadruple offshore wind capacity by 2030.
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