DSME, Nova Scotia Power Sign Letter of Intent

Premier's Office

Published Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Premier Darrell Dexter, during a tour of South Korea, announced Nova Scotia Power and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) have agreed to work together to build and deploy made-in Nova Scotia wind towers and blades across the province.

Quotes

“This is a win-win situation towards creating a better future for all Nova Scotians. Securing work to build towers and blades needed here in the province will mean hundreds of high quality jobs, while showcasing the plant's manufacturing capabilities throughout North America.” Premier Darrell Dexter

“We are very pleased about this agreement, and how it strengthens our partnerships with Nova Scotia and NSPI. We continue to expect that our arrival in the province will support our plans to enter and succeed in the North American wind market.” Mr. Nam Ki Lee, CEO of DSME Trenton

“We look forward to furthering our relationship with Daewoo. We are interested in exploring opportunities to help create success for a local manufacturer as Nova Scotia Power expands its renewable generation.” Robin McAdam, executive vice-president, sustainability with Nova Scotia Power

Quick Facts

  • The province has set a target of producing 25 per cent of its electricity from renewable resources by 2015, and a goal of 40 per cent by 2020. These are some of the most aggressive targets of their kind in the world.
  • Nova Scotia Power will work with DSME on having the Trenton plant supply the towers and blades required by the utility during the next several years. In addition, they will encourage the use of those components by independent power producers working on their own or in partnership with communities to develop wind power.
  • The letter of intent provides the opportunity for DSME to supply wind turbine components for up to 100 MW of capacity expected over the next four years.
  • The Nova Scotia government is a partner with DSME in the Trenton operation under the terms of a deal announced in March.

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Images

Premier Dexter with DSME Chief Strategy Officer, Mr. Young-Youl Koh, examining the world's largest dry dock facility (off camera).
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Premier Dexter, with Mr. Du-Seon Park, touring the steel cutting facility at the DSME shipyard.
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Premier, NS delegation, being given tour of LNG tanker by Mr. Du-Seon Park.
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Viewing the 14,000 TEU container ship (largest in the world) as it is readied for delivery to client.
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Premier Darrell Dexter discusses DSME