Peterson Energy Logistics has secured a contract to support the 1400 Sofia offshore wind project off the UK through its client GE Vernova.
GE Vernova is supplying the high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system for Sofia, including the offshore converter platform.
Peterson’s teams based at Den Helder in the Netherlands and Lowestoft in the UK will provide integrated logistics services.
This involves managing elements of the project including cargo runs, stevedoring, helicopter planning and chartering, warehousing, materials management, customs formalities, and the provision of key personnel in support of the installation of the Sofia offshore converter platform for a period of 18 months.
The project will be the first offshore wind farm in UK waters to use shared cargo runs from the Netherlands which will enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and drive sustainability improvements.
This model has already been applied successfully to the Hollandse Kust North, South and West projects offshore of the Netherlands.
Peterson has commenced its work following the installation of the jacket and topside.
Steef Ritzema, Managing Director Netherlands at Peterson, said: “Our integrated logistics services have realised efficiencies for clients throughout the energy sectors over the past 50 years and we are increasingly applying this expertise and insight to the renewables space as we move through the energy transition.
“The ability to provide the full scope of offshore logistics services from both the UK and the Netherlands gives our client maximum flexibility.”
The RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm is located 195km off the UK east coast.
Peterson, from its Den Helder site, currently provides helicopter logistics services for the installation vessel which is installing the 100 turbines that will feed into the offshore converter platform at the site.
Peterson also provides facilities management services at the onshore converter station for the Dogger Bank C and Sofia wind farms, based at Lazenby.