Plukon Food Group entered into a long-term contract with Eneco for green power from Ecowende, a soon-to-be commissioned offshore wind farm about 53 kilometers off the coast of Ijmuiden, Netherlands.
Ecowende is expected to be commissioned in 2026, and when operational, will have an installed capacity of about 760 MW and is estimated to be able to generate about 3% of the Dutch electricity demand.
The power purchase agreement was made possible with the help of Rabobank’s PPAssurance, which provides essential guarantees to developers and eliminates the need for traditional credit ratings. Through PPAssurance, Plukon can now sign a deal with Eneco for the direct supply of green energy from the Ecowende wind farm.
“This cooperation enables us to make our energy supply more sustainable, which is crucial for our long-term sustainability goals,” said Kees Kraijenoord, CEO of Plukon Food Group. “Plukon is determined to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable world. By investing in renewable energy as well as in energy efficiency and reducing water consumption and transport distances, we aim to create an integrally sustainable production chain.”
Plukon Food Group is the fourth largest poultry producer in Europe and the 19th largest in the world, according to 2023 figures. The company slaughtered 462.8 million broilers in 2023. However, since that time, Plukon has announced four acquisitions, including Spanish companies Sambau and Redondo, Poland-based Algas SP and HKScan Denmark.
