Long delays and heavy cost overruns at the 504MW Greater Gabbard offshore wind project have taught an "expensive lesson" to engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) giant Fluor, and developers Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and RWE Npower Renewables.. The project was due to have been completed last month, to take its place as the world's biggest offshore wind farm until RWE's Gwynt y M ô r project off Wales is ready in 2014.
A lesson for all concerned
Engineering giant Fluor slammed as 'arrogant' for its part in Greater Gabbard project, which will not be finished this year. By Ben Backwell in London
31 March 2011 22:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 15:35 GMT