Saipem wins € 460 million offshore wind contract in France Saipem has been awarded a € 460 million contract by Eoliennes Offshore du Calvados (EODC) for the delivery of wind turbine foundations for the Courseulles-sur-Mer offshore wind farm in France. The contract, subject to EODC making a positive final investment decision, covers the design, construction and installation of the foundations. Saipem will deliver 64 large steel monopiles with transition pieces, which will be fabricated in Europe and installed by the crane vessel Saipem 3000. Stefano Porcari, Chief Operating Officer of Saipem's E&C Offshore Division, said: "The award of this contract further confirms Saipem's commitment in the scenario of energy evolution and, in particular, in the construction of offshore green energy hubs. It also recognizes Saipem's ability to add value in the execution of projects of extraordinary complexity". In France, the company is already involved in two offshore wind projects.