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Offshore Energy Briefing: Tekmar Wins European Wind Protection Contract, DOF Expands Asia-Pacific Subsea Backlog
By MGN Editorial•August 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Tekmar Group secures a €1 million concrete protection deal for a major European offshore wind project, while DOF Group adds 80 days of subsea work in the Asia-Pacific region, signalling continued momentum across the global offshore energy sector.
## Offshore Energy Briefing: Contract Wins Signal Continued Sector Momentum
Two notable contract awards highlight sustained activity across the offshore energy supply chain, with specialist firms securing work in both European offshore wind and Asia-Pacific subsea markets.
### Tekmar Lands €1 Million Concrete Protection Contract
UK-based Tekmar Group has been awarded a contract valued at approximately €1 million to deliver concrete protection solutions for a 'major' European offshore wind project, according to Offshore Energy. While the client and specific project location have not been disclosed, the award underscores growing demand for cable and infrastructure protection systems as European offshore wind capacity continues to expand at pace.
Tekmar, which specialises in subsea cable protection and offshore energy engineering, has established itself as a key supplier to the wind energy sector. Concrete protection systems play a critical role in safeguarding inter-array and export cables from seabed movement, scour, and mechanical damage — challenges that become increasingly significant as projects move into deeper and more exposed waters.
The contract adds to Tekmar's order book at a time when European governments are accelerating offshore wind deployment targets in response to energy security concerns and decarbonisation commitments.
### DOF Group Adds 80 Days of Subsea Work in APAC
Norwegian offshore vessel and subsea services provider DOF Group has secured two contract awards in the Asia-Pacific region, adding approximately 80 days of subsea work to its backlog, Offshore Energy reports. The awards reflect the region's growing appetite for offshore infrastructure services, driven by expanding oil and gas activity as well as nascent offshore renewables development across Southeast Asia and Australia.
DOF Group operates a fleet of offshore support and construction vessels and has been actively growing its presence in the APAC market. The addition of 80 vessel-days to its backlog, while incremental, is indicative of the steady pipeline of subsea inspection, maintenance, and construction work available in the region.
### Sector Outlook
Together, these awards reflect a broader trend of healthy contracting activity across the offshore energy services sector. Demand for specialist protection systems, subsea construction, and vessel services remains robust, supported by both traditional oil and gas investment and the accelerating build-out of offshore wind infrastructure across Europe and Asia-Pacific. For suppliers and contractors, the current environment continues to offer meaningful opportunities to grow order books ahead of a busy project delivery period in the years ahead.
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