GS Entec, a leading energy equipment and engineering company within GS Group, announced its participation in the 2026 World Smart Energy Week in Tokyo this week, signaling a strategic push to expand its presence in the global offshore wind energy sector.
The event, a major renewable energy exhibition in Asia, commenced on Tuesday and brings together approximately 1,600 companies from 67 countries.
At the exhibition, GS Entec is showcasing its capabilities through installation footage from the Yeonggwang-Nakwal offshore wind project and a detailed 1:40-scale model of a monopile foundation, emphasizing its strengths in engineering and manufacturing.
The company is also presenting a video highlighting its collaboration with Sif Group, a prominent monopile manufacturer, demonstrating its adherence to global quality control standards in offshore wind development.
Alongside the exhibition, GS Entec is engaging in discussions with major Japanese trading houses to explore potential supply partnerships for upcoming offshore wind projects. Industry representatives have expressed considerable interest in the company’s advanced, automated manufacturing facilities and its ability to produce large-scale monopiles designed for 15-megawatt-class turbines.
Industry forecasts suggest that the combined offshore wind markets in Korea and Japan will reach approximately 20.5 gigawatts by 2030, fueled by growing commitments to carbon neutrality.
GS Entec intends to leverage its Ulsan Yongjam plant as a pivotal production center to meet this demand. The facility, supported by an investment of around 300 billion won ($200 million), is undergoing a transformation to become a dedicated monopile manufacturing plant in partnership with Sif.
Upon completion in June and full operation later this year, the plant will boast an annual production capacity of 150,000 metric tons of monopiles, capable of supporting 15-megawatt-class offshore wind turbines, solidifying its role in offshore wind infrastructure.
“As the energy transition gains momentum, the demand for proven technology and reliable supply chains is increasing,” stated GS Entec CEO Huh Cheol-hong.
“Building upon our monopile expertise and our experience in the Yeonggwang-Nakwal project, we are committed to becoming a trusted partner in Japan’s offshore wind market and beyond Korea,” he added, highlighting the company’s offshore wind ambitions.
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