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Dogger Bank’s three projects, Dogger Bank A, Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C, secured 3.6GW of offshore wind contracts in the UK Government’s 2019 contracts for difference auctions. At the beginning of the 21st century the area was identified as a potential site for a UK round 3 wind farm, being developed as Dogger Bank Wind Farm. [10], Construction was scheduled to start around 2014 at the earliest, but has been repeatedly postponed. Today’s news follows last year’s announcement naming GE as the preferred turbine supplier for Dogger Bank Wind Farm A and B. There is no change to the ownership of the third phase, Dogger Bank C (1.2 GW), in which Equinor and SSE each have a 50% stake. We look forward to working with our partners and suppliers to build up a skilled team in the area, to operate and maintain these turbines for the lifetime of the wind farm, from our new base which will be constructed at the Port of Tyne.”. This agreement for Dogger Bank phases A and B will account for around 120 out of the total 200 long term jobs (previously announced) that will be based out of the Port of Tyne where the wind farm’s new Operations and Maintenance base will be located. SSE Renewables will continue to lead on the development and construction of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, and Equinor will operate the asset on completion. Dogger Bank Wind Farm is a group of offshore wind farms under construction 125 to 290 kilometres (78 to 180 mi) off the east coast of Yorkshire, in the North Sea, United Kingdom. Fixed-foundation wind turbines are economically limited to maximum water depths of 40 to 50 m (130 to 160 ft; 22 to 27 fathoms);[8] at greater water depths new floating wind turbine designs are required, which currently cost significantly more to build. “In addition to this, today’s announcement will bring huge economic benefits to the North East of England, where 120 skilled jobs will be created during construction of the windfarm, along with 120 skilled jobs during the maintenance phase. Able Seaton Port (ASP) is a 51 hectare (126 acre) site and has some of the strongest quays in Europe which have been constructed particularly to suit the requirements of the offshore energy sector. It gives its name to the Dogger sea area used in the BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast. The agreement includes the upscaled Haliade-X 14 MW wind turbine and a Service Supply Agreement to provide operations and maintenance support for five years. .... [it] is the equivalent to allowing bulldozers to plough through a protected forest. At the North Seas Energy Forum in Brussels on 23 March 2017, Energinet.dk will sign a contract to work with the German and Dutch branches of TenneT; thereafter a feasibility study will be produced. “Projects like Dogger Bank are absolutely crucial to building back greener from the coronavirus pandemic – creating jobs, growing the economy and tackling climate change. One blade measures 107m in length – double the wing-span of The Angel of the North. Dogger Bank C will be the first outing for the upgraded model. Follow us at www.ge.com/renewableenergy, on www.linkedin.com/company/gerenewableenergy, or on www.twitter.com/GErenewables. The project is located over 130km off England’s north-east coast and will be capable of powering up to 4.5 UK million homes each year when complete in 2026. The 1931 Dogger Bank earthquake took place below the bank, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale and was the largest earthquake ever recorded in the United Kingdom. One spin of the Haliade-X 13MW can generate enough electricity to power a UK household for more than two days. GE Renewable Energy has been confirmed as the preferred turbine supplier for Dogger Bank C, the 1.2 GW third phase of the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank wind farm, which will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm once complete in 2026. Dogger Bank (Dutch: Doggersbank, German: Doggerbank, Danish: Doggerbanke) is a large sandbank in a shallow area of the North Sea about 100 kilometres (62 mi) off the east coast of England. John Lavelle, President & CEO, Offshore Wind at GE Renewable Energy, said: “We are delighted to take the next step in developing the most advanced proven technology in the market. SSE Renewables owns nearly 2GW of operational onshore wind capacity with over 1GW under development. This brings the total number of jobs in the North East associated with the development and operation of Dogger Bank Wind Farm to 320 so far. Located over 130km off the north-east coast of England, the Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being built in three consecutive phases: Dogger Bank A, Dogger Bank B, and Dogger Bank C. Each project is expected to generate around 6TWh of electricity annually. [citation needed]. Equinor has been operating in the UK for over 35 years. Today’s news follows last year’s announcement naming GE as the preferred turbine supplier for Dogger Bank Wind Farm A and B. We use cookies to provide the best possible experience for you. Financial Close on Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B is expected in late 2020 with Financial Close for Dogger Bank C expected in late 2021. [2] The water depth ranges from 15 to 36 metres (50 to 120 ft), about 20 metres (65 ft) shallower than the surrounding sea. Several shipwrecks lie on the bank. “Dogger Bank will be built in an area of the North Sea which used to be land, connecting Europe and Great Britain, known as Doggerland. Together, they can provide approximately 5% of the UK’s estimated electricity generation. Dogger Bank, extensive isolated shoal in the North Sea, lying about 60 miles (100 km) off the northeastern coast of England. A 50:50 joint venture between Equinor and SSE Renewables. Sofia Offshore Wind Farm and Dogger Bank C Offshore Wind (formerly known as Dogger Bank Teesside A) have submitted a joint non-material change application to the Secretary of State (SoS) for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to amend the Development Consent Order (DCO) that was granted for the offshore wind farm … Dogger Bank C is a joint venture between Equinor and SSE Renewables. The first two will be executed together in order to take advantage of the synergies resulting from their geographical proximity. Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng said: “I am thrilled to see so many green jobs on the way to the North East of England thanks to our world-leading offshore wind industry. As part of the agreement GE Renewable Energy will establish its marshaling harbour activities at Able Seaton Port in Hartlepool which will serve as the base for turbine service equipment, installation and commissioning activities for Dogger Bank A and B. Equinor also operates two offshore wind farms off the East Coast of England, Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal. Due to its size and scale, the site is being built in three consecutive phases; Dogger Bank A, Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C. Each project is expected to generate around 6TWh of electricity annually. Construction activities started in 2020; while turbine installation is scheduled to begin in 2023 at Dogger Bank A. [3] In September 2020, Greenpeace dropped several granite boulders from their ship Esperanza on the Dogger Bank area. The Dogger Bank, an upland area of Doggerland, remained an island until at least 5000 BC. Part of the FTSE-listed SSE plc, its strategy is to drive the transition to a net zero future through the world class development, construction and operation of renewable energy assets. As ice melted at the end of the last glacial period of the current ice age, sea levels rose and the land began to tilt in an isostatic adjustmentas the huge weight of ice lessened. By closing this message you agree to our use of cookies. The first two phases, Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B, will be built simultaneously, with each having a capacity of 1.2 GW. It is a pioneer in floating wind technology with Hywind Scotland, the world’s first floating wind farm off the coast of Peterhead, which is partnered with Batwind, the world’s first battery for offshore wind. [9], In January 2010, a licence to develop a wind farm on Dogger Bank was granted to Forewind Ltd, a consortium of developers. Click 'Submit' to go to the home page or close this dialog to continue in . The entire Dogger Bank, including the C portion, should be up and running in March 2026. “The sheer scale of Dogger Bank brings huge opportunities to the UK. Dogger Bank Wind Farm is a joint venture between SSE Renewables, who are leading the construction of the wind farm, and Equinor, who will operate the 3.6GW project during its lifetime of at least 25-years. Dogger Bank has been identified as an oceanic environment that exhibits high primary productivity throughout the year in the form of phytoplankton. Dogger Bank Wind Farm is an offshore wind farm being developed in three phases – Dogger Bank A, Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C – located between 130km and 190km from the North East coast of England at their nearest points. The three wind farms will be located off the north east coast of England and will be capable of generating about 5% of the UK’s demand. Credit: Dogger Bank GE Renewable Energy has been confirmed as the preferred turbine supplier for Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm in the UK. The contract award, which is subject to Dogger Bank A and B reaching Financial Close, includes an order for 190 Haliade-X 13MW offshore wind turbines to be installed off the north-east coast of England, split evenly at 95 turbines for each of the first two phases of Dogger Bank Wind Farm. “We are delighted that 120 skilled jobs will be based here at the Port, in this exciting and growing industry. Doggerland eventually became submerged, cutting off what was previously the British peninsula from the European mainland by around 6500 BC. The delivery of Dogger Bank B is scheduled for Q2 of 2024 and Dogger Bank C Q2 2025. The owners of Dogger Bank Wind Farm A & B have closed what is claimed to be the world’s largest offshore wind project financing to date.. SSE Renewables and Equinor announced the … Click 'Submit' to go to the site home page or close this dialog to continue in the site. It was developed by the Forewind consortium, while three phases were envisioned - first phase (Creyke Beck A and B), second phase (Teesside A and B) and third phase (Teesside C and D). As a broad energy company, Equinor is committed to long term value creation in a low carbon future, and targeting carbon neutral operations globally by 2030. The 248-m (814-ft) high turbine features a 220-m (722-ft) rotor and 107-m (351-ft) long blades. Concerns had been raised when a supertrawler had been seen off the Yorkshire coast. The events are free to attend and will give businesses of all sizes, across a wide range of disciplines, a chance to meet with the Dogger Bank project team and Tier 1 contractors to explore opportunities to provide products and services to the world’s biggest offshore wind construction project. 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