KCI wins contract to design 2x substructures for HVDC converter platforms in the German North Sea

11/09/2025

We are proud to announce that KCI Offshore Engineering has been awarded two contracts by DRAGADOS OFFSHORE for the design of the substructures for LanWin2 and BalWin3 HVDC platforms, part of TenneT’s 2GW offshore grid connection program.

With these awards, KCI is further developing its already extensive expertise in the offshore converter market, taking on the design of two mega substructures that will stand as engineering landmarks in the North Sea.

KCI will deliver Jacket Structural Analysis for LanWin2 and BalWin3 , covering the full engineering scope: concept, basic, and detailed Design including German BSH regulation compliance. These platforms are part of two TenneT 525kV HVDC Grid Connection Systems, converting AC power from offshore wind farms into DC for efficient transmission to shore. We are proud to support DRAGADOS OFFSHORE and Siemens Energy in this strategic collaboration, helping to power the future of offshore energy in Europe.

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