Japanese heavy lifting and transport specialist Denzai has set its sights on the Ukrainian market with the establishment of an office in Kyiv and a partnership with heavy lift provider Crane Ukraine to support the construction of wind farms in the country.
The company is in the process of registering its own Ukrainian entity, headquartered in Kyiv, having already signed an agreement with Crane Ukraine to lease two 800-tonne capacity cranes for the construction of wind farms.
Kohki Uemura, president and ceo of Denzai, said: “In Ukraine, following the ceasefire agreement regarding energy infrastructure, large-scale projects such as the construction of onshore wind farms and the renovation of nuclear power plants are set to begin. However, there is currently a shortage of service providers in the region equipped with the large cranes and engineering capabilities necessary for such projects.
”Our company has received numerous inquiries, and in light of our proven track record both in Japan and internationally, we conducted a thorough assessment to explore how we might contribute to Ukraine’s recovery and the stabilisation of energy supply for its people,” added Uemura. “As a result, we have decided to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Kyiv, tentatively named Denzai Ukraine, to begin offering our services.”
Its first project in the country will be partnering with Crane Ukraine on the construction of a 384 MW wind farm, scheduled to begin in July 2025.
Oleksii Bondarenko, commercial director at Crane Ukraine, believes there are further opportunities for the partnership, which “aims to combine the technical capabilities, expertise, and logistical solutions of both companies to effectively implement infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects that require comprehensive heavy lifting and transport solutions.” He added: “The goal of the partnership is to create new opportunities for the development of Ukrainian infrastructure, support post-war reconstruction, and integrate international standards into local projects.”
Last month, Denzai acquired PST-ES-E (315) SPMTs from Goldhofer.
