November 4, 2024 – Oslo, Norway / Tulsa, Oklahoma: NorSun, the leading independent western monocrystalline solar wafer producer, is pleased to announce the signing of an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contract with Clayco, a leading full-service design, engineering and construction firm, for its new 5GW solar wafer manufacturing plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This agreement follows a rigorous selection process, where NorSun placed significant emphasis on broad experience, reference work and capacity to execute on building large complex industrial facilities. Through their performance during the preceding design efforts, NorSun selected Clayco to lead the construction of the facility. The construction work is expected to commence in 2025 leading up to first wafer production in mid-2026.
NorSun's Project Director, Harald Bakke stated "We have been through a rigorous tendering process involving a number of highly qualified contractors and are very pleased with selecting Clayco as our preferred partner. Their focus on collaboration and experience in delivering large-scale projects of this nature has given us great trust in their ability to deliver on budget, schedule and quality while executing the work with the highest safety and environmental standards".
"As a top-tier US engineering and construction firm, Clayco is committed to advancing the nation's green energy transition. This landmark facility for NorSun in Tulsa marks a major step in rebuilding the US solar value chain, and we're proud to join forces with NorSun in this endeavor. We're honored by the trust placed in us and have valued our close collaboration throughout this project" said Anthony Johnson, President Industrial Business Unit at Clayco.
NorSun's factory will be built in the Mingo Development Area in Tulsa, Oklahoma where the company has secured a long-term land lease through agreements with the City of Tulsa and Tulsa Airport Improvement Trust (TAIT).
"We're proud to be the site for NorSun's US-based factory, which is expected to bring over 320 new direct jobs to our city in 2026. With Clayco's expertise, we look forward to helping them bring life to this anticipated world-class manufacturing plant at Tulsa International Airport" said Daniel Regan, Director of Real Estate & Development for Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust.
"We are delighted to have signed this agreement with Clayco. We believe that NorSun and Clayco are a perfect match."
NorSun CEO, Erik Løkke-Øwre, also shared his satisfaction with the partnerships in the Tulsa project: "We are delighted to have signed this agreement with Clayco. We believe that NorSun and Clayco are a perfect match. I would like to express our apppreciation of the close collaboration with local authorities, TAIT and the Governor of Oklahoma. These relationships are important to NorSun, as we progress towards realizing our ambitious goals in the U.S."
The EPC contact between NorSun and Clayco is subject to the Tulsa plant reaching Final Investment Decision (FID).
Judy Martin Finch, Director Media Relations
finchju@claycorp.com
Mobile: +1 (314) 750-4213
Erik Løkke-Øwre
CEO
elowre@norsun.no
Mobile: +47 948 88 712
Harald Bakke
Project Director
harald.bakke@norsun.no
Mobile: +47 480 88 577
Todd Templeton
Regional Director Americas
ttempleton@norsun.no
Mobile: +1 (972) 983-8121
