the german offshore-industry-centre cuxhaven
The city of Cuxhaven has optimally positioned itself to capitalize on the economic opportunities presented by renewable energy and has become the leading offshore hub on the German North Sea coast.
CUXHAVEN: A HIGH-PERFORMANCE PORT LOCATION
Wind energy is considered one of the most promising renewable energy sources due to its global availability, low costs, and advanced technological development. It has now become a mainstream technology in electricity production and, thanks in part to technological advances and economic competitiveness, plays a central role in energy policy and energy strategies in a growing number of countries worldwide. Wind turbines can be used to generate electricity in all climate zones, at sea, and at all onshore locations (coastal, inland, and mountainous).
Optimal conditions
In addition to the core industries of port operations, logistics, tourism, and the fishing and food industries, the wind energy sector is undoubtedly one of the key industries in the Cuxhaven economic region. As a high-performance port location, Cuxhaven therefore plays a central role in the offshore wind energy value chain.
Since 2006, the state of Lower Saxony, the EU, and the Cuxhaven Port Development Corporation have invested more than 250 million euros in the port and land-based infrastructure of the German Offshore Industry Center in Cuxhaven. As of 2018, the offshore industry’s investment in production facilities totaled approximately 390 million euros. In addition to its central location relative to the offshore wind farms in the North Sea, the German Offshore Industry Center features offshore and heavy-lift terminals directly on the Elbe coastline, a multifunctional port, heavy-lift-capable storage and logistics areas, and RoRo ramps. Industrial and commercial areas near the port, a high level of maritime expertise, and comprehensive measures in the area of “vocational training” also provide an optimal infrastructure at the Cuxhaven location for the activities of the port and offshore sectors.
infrastructure
Optimal conditions
Cuxhaven operates heavy-duty-capable offshore and heavy-duty terminals, a multi-functional terminal, heavy-duty storage and logistics areas, sufficient crane capacities, accessible heavy-duty connecting routes between the production facilities and quay facilities as well as an offshore safety training centre.
Development for the
Development for the future
Cuxhaven has a concept
Cuxhaven has also picked up the subject of hydrogen, aiming to establish a hydrogen economy as a central component of developing a decarbonised economy.Cuxhaven is a partner in the “Hyways for Future” consortium.
strong partners
Strong Partners
Today, the German Offshore Industry Center in Cuxhaven presents a strong network of performance-oriented and highly skilled partners, suppliers, and service providers—a network that is unique in both its scope and composition.
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