Euroports, Port of Hanko to set up offshore wind hub in Finland

Belgium-based port infrastructure operator Euroports has announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with Finland’s Port of Hanko Ltd to set up a hub for the offshore wind energy industry at the Port of Hanko’s Koverhar Harbour.

Thanks to the initiative, Koverhar Harbour, located in southernmost Finland, would be able to address the critical issue of providing a large and dedicated space for the offshore wind energy supply chain. With an area of 600 hectares (1,483 acres), including 90 hectares that will be dedicated to port activities, Koverhar is well-equipped to facilitate large wind turbine projects and serve as a hub for the Baltic Region, Euroports said on Thursday.

“The Letter of Intent with the Port of Hanko enables us to expand our business in renewable energy. By creating a unique wind hub here, we’re not just addressing the immediate needs of the wind energy sector; we’re fostering a sustainable ecosystem that will serve the Baltic region and beyond,” commented Petteri Sammalisto, Commercial Director of Euroports Finland.

“Port of Hanko and specially Koverhar is a perfect harbour for the assembly and storage of wind turbine components,” added Anders Ahlvik, CEO of Port of Hanko.

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