Key facts
- China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) launched the world's first 16MW floating wind power platform, Haiyou Anlan.
China's CNOOC Deploys World's First 16MW Floating Wind Turbine
IN SHORT
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has launched the world's first 16-megawatt floating wind power platform, the Haiyou Anlan. The platform will supply power to the Lufeng Oilfield, aiming to reduce fuel oil consumption and CO2 emissions.
Key Numbers
16MWfloating wind turbine capacity
16MWtension-leg platform capacity
4.3 kmsubsea cable length
136 kmdistance from coast
54 million kWhannual electricity generation
15,000 cubic metersannual fuel oil savings
35,000 tonsannual CO2 emission reduction
Who's Involved
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
State-owned Chinese oil and gas company
↳ Why This Matters
This development marks a significant advancement in deep-sea floating wind technology, potentially unlocking wind power in deeper waters where fixed-bottom turbines are not feasible. It also demonstrates an effort by a major oil producer to integrate renewable energy to lower operational emissions.