GROW Partners

Ampelmann

Ampelmann is the leading offshore access provider that delivers safe and efficient access solutions to the global offshore energy sector. Its innovative approach to offshore access has propelled the company forwards as a key global player with strong local presences in Europe and Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas. Ampelmann’s diverse portfolio of modular and energy efficient gangways is tailored to meet every local and global demand, providing reliable and consistent access to offshore installations in a variety of sea states and weather conditions.

The company’s growing fleet of gangway systems includes solutions for crew change, cargo and decommissioning operations in the offshore oil and gas, wind and floating wind markets. The company operates on a full-service business model and provides its renting and buying clients with trained operators, 24/7 operational support and digital management tools to improve uptime and ensure maximum efficiency during offshore operations.

Boskalis

Boskalis creates new horizons for all its stakeholders. As a leading global dredging and offshore contractor they offer a unique combination of experts, vessels and services. While maintaining the highest safety and sustainability standards, they provide innovative and competitive integrated solutions to their clients in the offshore energy sector, ports, and coastal and delta regions of the world.

For the offshore energy sector they offer a wide variety of maritime services and contracting. These include the development, construction, transport, installation, inspection, repair & maintenance (IRM) and decommissioning of offshore and onshore energy production facilities. With these activities they create and protect prosperity and advance the energy transition.

Boskalis has a leading role in the offshore wind market, making a unique contribution to the global energy transition. With their unparalleled range of activities, they were involved in the realization of more than 130 offshore wind farms.

bp

The purpose of bp is to reimagine energy for people and our planet. They aim to help the world reach net zero and improve people’s lives. bp aspires to be a world leader in offshore wind, safely developing and operating a multi-gigawatt global pipeline over the next decade. They are on track to deliver on this commitment. Currently, they have an offshore wind pipeline of 9.3GW net, with projects and partnerships across the US, Europe, and Asia. They are actively building their team and expanding their footprint, most recently opening an offshore wind office in Utrecht. Here, they aim to reinforce their commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in the Netherlands and beyond.

Partnering with GROW will further bolster innovative solutions, improving the energy system, increasing flexibility, and balancing the supply and demand of offshore wind.

Deltares

Deltares is an independent knowledge institute for applied research. They believe in the power of in-depth knowledge, innovative solutions, and software to ensure the world’s delta regions remain habitable.

At the heart of their mission, ‘Enabling Delta Life’, is the water and soil system. They focus on five key areas, or ‘moonshots’, where their expertise makes a significant impact: habitable deltas, flood protection, healthy water systems, sustainable energy, and resilient infrastructure.

Their 900 highly qualified colleagues are curious and driven. They work in co-creation with universities, research institutes, businesses, NGOs, and governments worldwide. They share their knowledge with the world (‘dare to share’).

DOT

Delft Offshore Turbine (DOT) is a TU Delft spin-off company focusing on bringing offshore wind innovations to market. As a small start-up, DOT is the innovation power-house within GROW, supporting and initiating ground breaking R&D and demonstration projects: onshore and offshore.

The core DOT technology is a seawater pumping wind turbine. The pump replaces the generator, saving 50% weight. High-pressure seawater is turned into electricity, drinking water and the combination of both into Hydrogen.

DOT is the driving force behind the offshore introduction of the Slip Joint technology as an MP-TP connection, between tower-nacelle, SkyBox (with partner SIF) and as sea fasting. And DOT supports GDP, Green-SOCCS and HypST.

In more than 10 years, DOT keeps delivering on its promise with a dedicated team in Delft and partners in The Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Jordan and Namibia: Positive Displacement.

Eneco

Eneco is an international energy company committed to accelerating the energy transition. Their One Planet Plan forms the basis for their ambition to be completely climate-neutral as early as 2035, in terms of both their own and their customers’ energy consumption. This requires radical electrification, phasing out natural gas in the production and supply of energy and accelerating sustainable heat. They invest in sustainable means of production, energy storage possibilities and smart energy solutions for consumers and businesses. Together they work on everyone’s sustainable energy.

Fugro

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist. They map, model and monitor the built and natural environments, unlocking Geo-data insights for a safe and liveable world. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro has provided solutions for the development of offshore windfarms for over 25 years. Their expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, supports clients in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full life cycle.

GBM Works

GBM Works is an innovative, groundbreaking company passionate about accelerating the energy transition. GBM develops and commercialises silent installation methods for offshore foundations that reduce the environmental impact on marine life. Their main method, the Vibrojet®, is particularly valuable for the installation of XXL monopiles when underwater noise becomes more critical.

The team distinguishes itself by working in a solution-oriented, practical way. With an original core of technical knowledge, GBM looks for opportunities to expand the number of Vibrojet® installed foundations.

Huisman

Huisman designs, manufactures, and services heavy construction equipment for the world’s leading companies in the renewable energy, oil and gas, civil, naval and entertainment markets. Huisman has an extensive product portfolio for the offshore wind market. The products range from large-capacity cranes up to spreaders, motion compensated pile grippers and pre-piling tools.

The history of Huisman is one of setting new industry standards since 1929. With step-changing technical solutions that vary from stand-alone components to highly engineered integrated systems. From concept to installation and lifetime support.

IHC

Connecting the future of energy.

Royal IHC is a leading designer, builder and supplier of integrated vessels, equipment and services to customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. They deliver reliable solutions that improve operational efficiency and allow for a more sustainable performance.

IHC Offshore Energy, part of Royal IHC, has the knowledge and experience to rise to the global challenges facing the offshore industry. With a proven track record in delivering sustainable offshore systems, including pipe and cable lay equipment, subsea vehicles, FPSO equipment and a wide range of integrated vessels, IHC Offshore Energy can provide standard or tailored solutions to improve operational efficiency for our customers.

As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people.

IQIP

IQIP is the global leader and reliable partner in foundation and installation solutions. They specialise in projects across the Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas, and Coastal & Civil sectors, as well as Decommissioning. For over 40 years, they have delivered innovative, high-quality pile driving, handling, lifting, and subsea pile guiding equipment. They are continually enhancing equipment efficiency, safety, and sustainability, as well as their integrated expertise in consultancy, engineering, production, and installation.

Their future-focused approach brings tailor-made solutions that enhance operational efficiency and minimize risks. IQIP has a track record of addressing engineering challenges through a passion for technology and practical craftsmanship.

As a market leader, IQIP ensures high uptime and efficient installation, supporting your projects’ success and sustainable operations. Let's build tomorrow's world together.

KCI

KCI the engineers B.V. is the pioneer in the offshore energy market. KCI is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing services for offshore and onshore plants, structures and pipelines for the oil and gas industry and platforms and foundations for the renewable energy industry.

KCI has a reputation for delivering creative concepts, with a high focus on execution down to the very last detail. They guide their customers through a complete project execution. From advice in the phases of acquisition and field development through to fabrication & installation management, they consider how to decommission the structure in the future. They take care of concept, basic and detailed engineering and continuously nourish their organisation with feedback from every stage of the project.

KCI is part of the Sif Group.

LM Wind Power

LM Wind Power is a world leading designer and manufacturer of rotor blades for wind turbines, with a global manufacturing footprint that includes blade factories in Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, India, Poland, Spain, Turkey and the United States.

The company has produced more than 195,000 blades since 1978, corresponding to more than 84 GW installed capacity and global savings of more than 166 million tons of CO2 annually. LM Wind Power has pledged to go carbon neutral by 2018 and is on a continuous quest to drive better business performance through sustainability initiatives.

LM Wind Power is part of GE Renewable Energy.

MARIN

MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) is a globally recognised top institute for maritime research. Our mission is 'Better Ships, Blue Oceans': we stand for clean, smart and safe shipping and sustainable use of the sea. We do this as an independent knowledge partner for the maritime sector, government and society. We offer integrated solutions, from concept development and design to operation, making optimal use of our test facilities, computer simulations, simulators and full-scale measurements. In developing, applying and sharing our knowledge, we stimulate innovation and global collaboration. The knowledge and involvement of our people are our strength.

In the future we will continue to support our mission, focussing on an even stronger base of knowledge, reliable tools and modern facilities. With this strengthened base we will optimise the entire maritime operation, the ship as a system and the human role in this. Our knowledge and ideas will stimulate the development of a safer and cleaner shipping industry, as well as encourage the sustainable use of the ocean for the extraction of energy, food and raw material and the development of cultivated life and autonomous systems at sea.

MARIN is based in Wageningen, with around 450 staff working daily in advanced hydrodynamics and nautical expertise. MARIN was founded in 1932.

RWE Renewables

RWE is leading the way to a green energy world. Around 20,000 employees work for the company and of those, close to 2,400 work in offshore wind. RWE is already one of the leading companies in the field of renewable energy. RWE owns and operates offshore wind turbines representing a total of 3.3 GW. The company is therefore uniquely positioned to drive the energy transition forward. RWE aims to expand its offshore wind capacity to 10 GW in 2030.

Between 2024 and 2030, RWE will invest 55 billion euros worldwide in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy, batteries, flexible generation, and hydrogen projects. By the end of the decade, the company's green portfolio will grow to more than 65 gigawatts of generation capacity, which will be perfectly complemented by global energy trading.

RWE has first-class resources, experience and expertise to cover the entire wind energy value chain from development through to construction and operation. Our integrated business comprises the entire lifecycle of offshore projects.

Seaway 7

Seaway 7, is a highly capable and experienced partner for the delivery of fixed offshore wind farm projects, as well as a provider of specialist heavy transport and lifting and cable installation services.

With combined expertise in project management, engineering, procurement, fabrication, heavy transport, heavy lifting and cable installation services, Seaway 7 can deliver these services in a comprehensive array of contractual structures including engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI), transportation & installation (T&I) and balance of plant (BoP) to clients in the offshore Renewables sector.

Seaway 7 operates through six service lines;

• Heavy Lifting for foundations
• WTG installation
• Heavy transport
• Offshore Cables
• EPCI Solutions
• Integrated Projects

The combination of Heavy Lifting, Offshore Cable installation and EPCI capabilities and expertise, makes Seaway 7 a versatile and highly capable partner of choice for the delivery of complete offshore projects.

Shell

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with an average of 103,000 employees in more than 70 countries. They use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future.

Shell’s New Energies business builds on their experience in lower-carbon technology and explores new commercial models focused on the world’s energy transition. Energy systems are changing. This is happening at varying rates and with different degrees of complexity around the world. Such a transition is driven by growing energy demand and an urgent need to curb CO2 emissions.

Shell is working to understand these shifting energy landscapes, to seize the right business opportunities and to explore, as well as lay foundations for, a range of new energy models. Their New Energies business will build on our experience in lower-carbon technologies, with the aim of providing more and cleaner energy solutions.

Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy unlocks the power of wind. For more than 40 years, they have been a pioneer and leader of the wind industry, and today their team of more than 27,000 colleagues work at the center of the global energy revolution to tackle the most significant challenge of our generation – the climate crisis. With a leading position in onshore, offshore, and service, they engineer, build and deliver powerful and reliable wind energy solutions in strong partnership with our customers. A global business with local impact, they have installed more than 124 GW and provide access to clean, affordable and sustainable energy that keeps the lights on across the world.

Sif

Sif, founded in 1948, excels in manufacturing offshore wind monopile foundations, fostering sustainability and innovation. With over 600 employees in the Netherlands divided over two locations, Roermond and Maasvlakte, Sif offers design support, fabricates and protects foundations while managing logistics. By 2025, expanded facilities will boost production capacity from 220 to 500 kilotonnes annually.

Considering tomorrow and keeping a close eye on market developments, Sif adapts to the changing needs of market participants. The core values ownership, result-focus, and teamwork drive Sif's commitment to quality and impactful energy transition. Shaping tomorrow, performing today.

TNO

Wind energy is the sustainable energy source on which the future energy system will largely be based. Offshore wind energy will therefore grow enormously in the coming years. TNO supports the government, the industry and the energy sector with advice, scientific research and development of innovations that accelerate the energy transition.

As a pioneer and technical authority in the field of renewable energy sources and with 40 years of experience in wind energy, TNO is a world leader in scientific and technical applications. At TNO, in-depth knowledge of the whole wind power plant system is combined with full-scale test facilities and accredited measurement experts. Its research and innovative solutions are applied in the industry. TNO supports companies at the design, implementation and operations levels from a broad and deep knowledge of the total wind power plant resource and system.

Over 4,000 TNO professionals work every day in collaboration with partners to create innovations that boost the competitive strength of industry and the well-being of society in a sustainable way.

TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.

TU Delft

Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology has been providing technical education for 175 years. A modern university of science and technology, its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological developments contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of world society.

TU Delft has extensive on-campus research facilities, ranging from wind tunnels, chip facilities and a high-voltage lab to serious gaming and product evaluation facilities. These facilities are also available for corporate research. Cooperation is central to successful innovation. To transform technological innovation into practical added-value applications for society, TU Delft cooperates with business, government and civic organisations.

Van Oord

Van Oord is a Dutch family-owned company with over 155 years of experience as an international marine contractor, specialising in dredging, infrastructure, and offshore energy.

The company is dedicated to enhancing the energy transition and providing climate adaptation and marine infrastructure solutions. Known for its marine ingenuity, Van Oord employs innovative, smart, and sustainable solutions to contribute to a better world for future generations.

The company operates a fleet of about 60 vessels, along with a wide array of special-purpose and auxiliary equipment. Van Oord's employees are passionate, entrepreneurial professionals committed to water and technology. They prioritise cooperation, openness, honesty, mutual trust, and respect to achieve optimal results.

Vattenfall

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company, which for more than 100 years has electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernised people’s way of living through innovation and collaboration. They work to enable the fossil freedom that drives society forward. They are committed to building a future where everyone can choose fossil free ways to move, make and live. Their goal is net zero emissions in our entire value chain by 2040 at the latest. They employ approximately 20,000 people, have around 14 million customers and operate mainly in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK. Across these markets, Vattenfall operates 13 offshore wind farms with a total capacity of 4.5GW, including Hollandse Kust Zuid, the first subsidy-free offshore wind farm. Vattenfall is fully owned by the Swedish state.