HJ Heavy Industries and J Ocean Industries are partnering with renewable energy developer Myungwoon Industrial Development and wind power specialist Unison to create an offshore wind cluster in Gunsan.
On October 27, HJ Heavy Industries announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of the Gunsan offshore wind cluster at its headquarters in Galhwal-dong, Seoul. The signing ceremony was attended by HJ Heavy Industries CEO Yoo Sang-cheol, J Ocean Industries CEO Ha Hwa-jeong, Myungwoon Industrial Development Chairman Kim Gang-hak, Unison CEO Kim Byeong-joo, Gunsan Mayor Kim Jae-jun, and Chairman Cha Jeong-hoon.
Under the agreement, J Ocean Industries will utilize the infrastructure of the Gunsan Shipyard to provide a production base for structures and equipment necessary for offshore wind energy. HJ Heavy Industries will contribute its production and process management expertise in the shipbuilding and marine sectors to establish a production hub for offshore structures, including wind towers and offshore substations.
Myungwoon Industrial Development and Unison will collaborate on the development of offshore wind projects and share technical and production know-how while building a supply chain for related equipment.
Notably, J Ocean Industries plans to develop a 100,000-pyeong area of idle land at the Gunsan Shipyard, excluding space needed for shipbuilding, into the offshore wind cluster. This initiative aims to expand the existing shipbuilding-focused business structure into the marine energy sector.
Preparations for the reactivation of the Gunsan Shipyard are also underway. Recently, J Ocean Industries secured letters of intent (LOIs) for the construction of 10 vessels, including crude oil and petrochemical carriers, laying the groundwork for resuming shipbuilding operations.
An HJ Heavy Industries representative stated, "We will leverage HJ Heavy Industries' manufacturing capabilities in the shipbuilding and marine sectors, along with J Ocean Industries' large-scale production infrastructure, to create new growth opportunities in various marine industries, including offshore wind. We are committed to closely collaborating with the parties involved to solidify the project and contribute to regional development and economic revitalization."
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