Dominion Energy has selected Danish consultancy Ramboll to be owner’s engineer on the 2600MW Coastal Virginia offshore wind farm off the US east coast.
Ramboll will provide project development and engineering support to the project.
The consultancy was chosen through a competitive process based on a combination of cost, performance and a proven track record of successfully-completed offshore wind projects in 21 countries, Dominion said.
Dominion Energy vice president of generation construction Mark Mitchell said: “Ramboll is a respected, global leader in the offshore wind industry and their expertise will prove to be a valuable asset as we develop our Coastal Virginia offshore wind project.
“Working with experienced offshore wind leaders, such as Ramboll, will help us bring clean, renewable energy to our customers and achieve our goal of net zero emissions.”
Ramboll global offshore wind director Tim Fischer said: “We are proud that Dominion Energy has selected us as its trusted partner for such a strategically important role in its ambitious offshore wind project.
“The project allows us to not only bring to the table our experience in project development and owner’s engineering, but also in-depth expertise in detailed engineering and design across all relevant project packages, which makes us unique in the market and provides Dominion Energy with an effective one-stop-shop solution.”
Siemens Gamesa is the preferred turbine supplier for the project, which will be located 43km off the coast of Virginia Beach.