GE Renewable Energy has selected Eastgate Engineering, in Teesside, England, to provide mechanical and electrical activities for the pre-assembly of the towers and nacelles for the Haliade-X turbines to be used at Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm.
The contract is expected to support approximately 90 local jobs including electrical and mechanical technicians, supervision and project management who will execute the installation, testing and commissioning works, including HV cable connection and VLF testing, associated with the pre-assembly of the three tower sections and nacelles.
The mechanical and electrical engineering work will be done at Able Seaton Port, the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm marshalling harbour.
The work is expected to continue throughout all three phases of the pre-assembly of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, which is set to conclude in 2026.
GE started preparing the marshalling harbour at the end of 2022 and began receiving the initial components for the development in early 2023.
Nathan Fahey, GE Project Director for the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, said, “We are pleased to announce that we have selected Eastgate Engineering to provide mechanical and electrical engineering support for the site.
“They have the expertise and strong local presence we are looking for in the companies we are engaging to support this project.
“This award is another in a series of contracts with companies in the Teesside area that will both support and create jobs today and well into the future.”