Dogger Bank Wind Farm and GE Renewable Energy have finalised contracts for the supply of turbines and a five-year service and warranty agreement for the 1200MW Dogger Bank C.
The agreement confirms a total of 87 units of the 14MW Haliade-X turbine for the third and final phase of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
These contract awards, which are subject to Dogger Bank C reaching financial close in late 2021, mean GE Renewable Energy is now confirmed to supply a total of 277 units of its Haliade-X turbine to all three phases of Dogger Bank, to be constructed 130 km off the north-east coast of England.
Turbine installation for Dogger Bank C is set to begin in 2025 ahead of completion of the overall project in 2026.
Dogger Bank C is a joint venture between SSE Renewables (50%) and Equinor (50%) while Dogger Bank A and B are owned by SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%) and Eni (20%).
With the completion of all turbine supply and service contracts for the 3.6GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm, GE Renewable Energy has increased its estimate of UK green jobs it expects to create in support of the delivery and operation of all three phases of the project to around 470, up from the 240 estimate announced last September.
These new roles bring the total number of UK jobs that will be created to support the delivery and operation of the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm to almost 3000 so far.
The A and B phases of Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be the first to install GE’s Haliade-X 13MW, following an order for 190 turbines.
The latest contracts for Dogger Bank C will be the first time that a 14MW Haliade-X will be installed in a commercial project.
SSE Renewables is leading on the construction and delivery of all three phases of Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Equinor will operate Dogger Bank on completion.
Steve Wilson, SSE Renewables project director for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, said: “This is an exciting milestone and marks our continued progress towards financial close for the third phase of the wind farm, expected later this year.
“We’re particularly proud that through our confirmation with GE of turbine contracts for the delivery of all three phases of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the project will be responsible for the creation of hundreds more green UK jobs, both during construction and through to servicing.”
GE Renewable Energy offshore wind president and CEO John Lavelle said: “Bringing the Haliade-X 14MW to the third phase of the project proves that GE has the technology and know-how to address the fast-paced changes in the offshore industry.
“With all contracts signed, we are now looking forward to the next phases of our collaboration with Dogger Bank. Together, we will make a big contribution to the ever-accelerating energy transition in the UK.”
Out of the estimate of 470 roles 300 construction roles will be based out of locations across the north-east of England to be announced by GE and include the 120 construction jobs already announced at Able Seaton Port in Hartlepool.
GE’s 170 full-time turbine servicing jobs for Dogger Bank phases A, B and C will be based out of the Port of Tyne.