June 25, 2025, United States: TGS and Entrion Wind released a joint study confirming the commercial viability of Entrion Wind's Fully Restrained Platform (FRP) monopile foundation for offshore wind farms in 60-120 meter water depths.
The study, leveraging TGS's 4C Offshore database, identified over 44 GW of capacity under development through 2040 where deepwater monopiles are feasible. The FRP monopile design offers a competitive solution where conventional monopiles are not feasible.
The FRP monopile simplifies installation and reduces costs, potentially supporting broader project viability. Entrion Wind secured a U.S. patent for the FRP monopile, extending traditional monopile use to 100 meters.
June 25, 2025, Norway: Entrion Wind also secured a patent from the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) for its FRP monopile. These advancements highlight the FRP monopile's growing relevance in the offshore wind industry, especially in deeper waters.