Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group has signed a partnership agreement with compatriot renewable energy company Masdar on the development and delivery of offshore wind projects.

Under the agreement, the companies will identify opportunities where AD Ports can serve as a key partner and contractor for Masdar global offshore wind initiatives.

The parties will jointly determine technical requirements for Masdar projects and identify where AD Ports can deploy its capabilities, including the provision and fabrication of substations, onshore and offshore logistics solutions, subsea services, and maintenance and operations support.

Masdar has developed and is operating several landmark offshore wind projects in Europe, including the 476MW Baltic Eagle project in Germany and the 1.4GW East Anglia Three project in the UK.

“Leveraging our combined strengths, we have an opportunity to accelerate the deployment of sustainable, innovative, and technologically advanced offshore wind solutions,” said Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO of the Maritime and Shipping Cluster at AD Ports.

The collaboration between AD Ports Group and Masdar is aligned with the UAE’s national vision for economic diversification and sustainable development.