Technip says it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iberdrola to bid for two of the five offshore areas the French government has offered for competitive tender.

The companies will co-operate on design, engineering and construction of offshore wind farms, while Areva will supply the turbines for Iberdrola's French projects.

"We are very pleased to welcome Technip into our consortium to bid for offshore wind projects in France.