China-based Dajin Heavy Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Spanish industrial group Zima Equity Investments to develop an offshore wind foundations manufacturing facility at the Port of Gijon in Asturias, northern Spain. The partners plan to establish a manufacturing plant capable of producing foundations for offshore wind projects serving the European market and other global regions.
This project aims to position the port as a marshalling hub for European offshore wind developments, supporting the regional economy and strengthening Asturias' role in Europe's energy transition. 5 million tonnes.
The company operates from its own open-sea port and has outlined plans to expand production to larger monopiles and floating foundations by the end of 2025. Zima, headquartered in Madrid, employs more than 2,500 people and has operations across Spain, France and Latin America.
The Port of Gijon is one of northern Spain's key deep-water ports, serving offshore wind projects, roll-on/roll-off traffic and bulk cargo supplies for major steel plants in Gijon and Aviles. The planned facility will integrate local subcontractors and suppliers into the project's supply chain, creating a strong economical impulse for Asturias and its growing importance for the European energy transition.
This joint venture reflects Dajin's commitment to European manufacturing ecosystem and enables the company to strengthen its global supply chain of foundations. The New Plant can cover in the future full scope of foundations, including bottom-fixed and floating structures, and supply all possible products for shallow-water and deep-water projects for European and US markets.
With this project, Asturias will become a major player in Europe's energy transition, and the Port of Gijon will emerge as a key marshalling hub for offshore wind developments.