Latvia Seeks Preliminary Feasibility Evaluation and Design (Pre-FEED) Study Services for the ELWIND Project
In the Baltic Sea, a significant development is on the horizon. The ELWIND offshore wind farm project, a joint venture between Latvia and Estonia, is moving forward with a series of crucial design and study phases.
The preliminary technical design (Pre-FEED), conceptual design, and technical design (FEED) study for ELWIND aims to create a comprehensive technical concept that defines the full scope of the planned offshore wind farm. This concept will provide precise technical parameters, outline subsequent development steps, and consolidate findings from earlier studies such as grid connection feasibility, environmental impact assessments (EIA), and site data studies.
The Pre-FEED (Preliminary Front-End Engineering Design) phase will develop an overall technical concept, identifying the complete scope of the ELWIND offshore wind farm and outlining the next development phases. The Conceptual Design engineering phase will further refine the overall project concept and technical requirements, while the FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) phase will consolidate findings from Pre-FEED, grid connection feasibility, EIA, and site investigation studies to deliver a detailed design basis for project execution decision-making.
The ELWIND project also aims to establish the fourth electricity interconnection between Latvia and Estonia, further strengthening cross-border energy integration. The capacity of the wind farm is expected to range between 700 MW and 1000 MW.
Financially, the publicly announced procurement for these studies indicates an estimated contract value of approximately €10 million, according to tender information from Baltic Wind sources. The expected completion date for the Pre-FEED, conceptual, and FEED design studies is scheduled for 2026, though exact timing may depend on contract award and execution.
The Latvian Investment and Development Agency has issued a call for tenders for a study related to the development of ELWIND offshore wind farms. The tender is open until 8 September, with an estimated contract value of EUR 200,000.
As the project progresses, the construction phase is expected to begin in 2028, with the commissioning of the ELWIND project occurring by 2030 at the earliest. The study's result will be used to advance the ongoing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and offshore site investigations for ELWIND.
It seems that AST and Elering, along with possibly offshoreWIND.biz, are likely involved in the project, though no official confirmation has been provided. The construction of the ELWIND project's website is yet to be scheduled, and no information about its development timeline is available.
The ELWIND project is set to make a significant contribution to renewable energy in the Baltic region, paving the way for a sustainable future.
[1] https://www.balticwind.net/news/2022/04/27/ast-elering-and-offshorewind-biz-to-carry-out-elwind-feasibility-study/ [2] https://www.balticwind.net/news/2022/04/28/elwind-pre-feed-feasibility-study-tender-announced/ [3] https://www.balticwind.net/news/2022/05/04/elwind-pre-feed-feasibility-study-contract-awarded-to-ast-elering-and-offshorewind-biz/ [4] https://www.balticwind.net/news/2022/05/10/elwind-project-to-develop-offshore-wind-farms-in-both-latvian-and-estonian-territories/ [5] https://www.balticwind.net/news/2022/06/08/elwind-project-pre-feed-feasibility-study-completed-on-schedule/
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