19 MARCH 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVING THE WATER WELL INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry New York’s First Offshore Wind Farm Adapted from Information by South Fork Wind South Fork Wind will be New York’s first offshore wind farm; a centerpiece of New York’s ambitious offshore wind energy goals. Its 12 turbines will produce enough clean, renewable energy every year to power 70,000 homes. The project is fully committed to supporting renewable energy by creating an enduring offshore wind supply chain centered around New York communities and workers. From stronger coastal storms to sea level rise, the harmful effects of climate change are a stark reality on Long Island; South Fork Wind will make a real difference in combatting climate change and meeting East Hampton’s clean energy goals. • South Fork Wind will help the town of East Hampton meet its 100% renewable energy goals. • The wind farm will displace millions of tons of carbon emissions, the equivalent of taking 60,000 cars off the road. • A facility in Montauk has also been proposed to support the long-term operations and maintenance of South Fork Wind, where they will base crew transfer vessels to transport maintenance team members to and from the wind farm. Regardless of the route selected, installation and operation of the cable will not impact the Wainscott Beach. Access will be maintained during installation of the cable, which will be set at least 30 feet under the beach, protecting it from erosion. The installation process utilizes the well-proven technology of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to bore a hole along a prescribed path deep under the parking lot, beach, and nearshore area to a distance approximately one-third of a mile offshore from the mean high-water level. Next, a plastic conduit pipe (with a maximum diameter of 24 inches) will be pulled through the hole, then the transmission cable (measuring 8 to 12 inches in diameter) will be pulled through the pipe. The HDD process started in November last year and is expected to be completed by the end of April. South Fork Wind brings unparalleled experience in developing offshore wind to New Yorkers, as a 50/50 partnership between Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind and global leaders in climate action, and Eversource, New England’s largest energy company and premier electric transmission builder. Recently ranked the most sustainable company in the world, envisioning a world run entirely on green energy, Ørsted will become the world’s first major energy company to become carbon-neutral by 2025. A large offshore jack-up vessel associated with the HDD work, such as this vessel used at Ørsted’s Hornsea One offshore wind farm in the UK, ensures the construction is completed as quickly as possible compared with a smaller vessel. DIR
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