Exclusive Interview｜Cadeler's Long-Term Strategy in Asia Pacific — From Taiwan to Bridging Global Experience with Local Strength_Tony Lu, General Manager, APAC, and Matt Bowden, Senior Commercial Manager, APAC, Cadeler

Cadeler's Long-Term Strategy in Asia Pacific — From Taiwan to Bridging Global Experience with Local Strength

｜Tony Lu, General Manager, APAC, and Matt Bowden, Senior Commercial Manager, APAC, Cadeler

Cadeler A/S is a global leader in offshore wind installation and operations & maintenance services, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company specializes in the transportation, installation, and engineering solutions for offshore wind turbines and foundations, and is renowned for its high-specification Wind Installation Vessels (WIVs).

Committed to supporting the global energy transition, Cadeler has built over a decade of proven track record in the North Sea and international markets. By continuously expanding and upgrading its fleet to meet the demands of installing next-generation mega turbines, the company has successfully participated in numerous large-scale offshore wind projects, accumulating extensive technical expertise and project management experience.

As the global offshore wind industry rapidly evolves, Cadeler is actively expanding into the Asia-Pacific region, positioning Taiwan as a pivotal strategic hub. The newly established APAC headquarters in Taiwan not only manages local project execution but also serves as the regional base to expand into emerging markets such as Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Australia.

"For Cadeler, Taiwan is not only the first Asian market to reach commercial-scale offshore wind development but also the gateway to the broader Asia-Pacific region," said Tony Lu, General Manager of Cadeler APAC.

"If you look at Eneti and Seajacks' track record in Taiwan, it is very robust. In Japan, Zaratan built the country's first offshore wind farm, including both foundations and turbines; Seajacks has also carried out projects in China. Considering the early stage of offshore wind development in Asia-Pacific, these credentials are remarkably strong," noted Matt Bowden, Senior Commercial Manager of Cadeler APAC.