Wenchang 2#

Project Name

• Haiyou Guanlan Floating Wind Farm or Wenchang 2# Floating Wind Farm

Location

• The project is located offshore in the waters near Wenchang, Hainan Province, China. It operates at a water depth of 120 meters.

Technology and Design

• The wind farm features a groundbreaking floating wind turbine designed to be typhoon-proof. The turbine has a capacity of 7.25 megawatts.

Grid Connection

• The floating wind turbine is connected to the grid of the Wenchang oil complex through a five-kilometer dynamic cable.

Energy Production

• The facility is designed to generate 22 million kWh per annum of electricity, contributing to the power supply for CNOOC's offshore facilities.

Operator

• The project is operated by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

Significance

• This project is a key step in CNOOC’s transition from offshore oil and gas to renewable energy, aligning with broader energy transition goals.

Status

• The Haiyou Guanlan floating wind turbine began powering offshore facilities in May 2023, marking the connection of China's first deep-water floating wind farm to the grid.