It is also a leader in both carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen, and is developing a number of projects in Europe, including in the Humber and Teesside regions of North East England. * IECRE Provisional RNA Component Certificate. 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. 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. GE Renewable Energy announced that it 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, a … Dogger Bank will be the first project to use the 13MW GE Haliade-X turbines and when fully completed in 2026, each phase will be able to produce 6 terrawatt-hours of electricity. One rotation of the Haliade-X 13MW blades can power one UK home for more than two days. One spin of the Haliade-X 13MW can generate enough electricity to power a UK household for more than two days. The page '' is not available in language. Together, they can provide approximately 5% of the UK’s estimated electricity generation. As such, it has been proposed by various groups to designate the area a Marine Nature Reserve. The third phase of the project, Dogger Bank C, is being developed to a different schedule, with a financial close expected toward the end of 2021. Both projects support hundreds of jobs and economic activity in Scotland. 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. 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. 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. The delivery of Dogger Bank B is scheduled for Q2 of 2024 and Dogger Bank C Q2 2025. It gives its name to the Dogger sea area used in the BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast. [2] The water depth ranges from 15 to 36 metres (50 to 120 ft), about 20 metres (65 ft) shallower than the surrounding sea. [9], In January 2010, a licence to develop a wind farm on Dogger Bank was granted to Forewind Ltd, a consortium of developers. Several shipwrecks lie on the bank. Dogger Bank Teesside A has currently become a focus as project managers attempt to remove rotor diameter restrictions at the site; the innovative 12 MW turbines they plan to use are 260 m high with a 220-rotor diameter. This project will mark the debut of the 14-MW Haliade-X turbine. It has long been known by fishermen to be a productive fishing bank; it was named after the doggers, medieval Dutch fishing boats especially used for catching cod. The first phase, Dogger Bank A, is expected to be operational in 2023. This contract with GE Renewable Energy is subject to joint venture partners SSE Renewables and Equinor reaching Financial Close on Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B, expected in late 2020. As part of the … SSE Renewables will continue to lead on the development and construction of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, and Equinor will operate the asset on completion. As well as being home to the world’s largest offshore wind farm, the North East will benefit from hundreds of jobs and local supply chain opportunities. [11], Dutch, German, and Danish electrical grid operators are cooperating in a project to build a North Sea Wind Power Hub complex on one or more artificial islands to be constructed on Dogger Bank as part of a European system for sustainable electricity. The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is located over 130 km off the north-east coast of England and will be capable of powering the equivalent of up to 6 million homes each year when complete in 2026. "[4], Geologically, the feature is most likely a moraine, formed during the Pleistocene. Steve Wilson, Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s Project Director at SSE Renewables, said: “Signing the contract with GE Renewable Energy is not just great news for Dogger Bank and GE, but for the wider offshore wind industry, marking the first time a 13MW turbine will be installed in the world. This will see the delivery of component parts for each of GE’s Haliade-X 13MW wind turbines to the specialist port, including the nacelle, three tower sections and three 107m long blades, for pre-assembly on-site at Able Seaton prior to transport out to the North Sea for installation. 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.”. 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. The entire Dogger Bank, including the C portion, should be up and running in March 2026. [5], Fishing trawlers working the area have dredged up large amounts of moorpeat, remains of mammoth and rhinoceros, and occasionally Palaeolithic hunting artefacts.[6]. Dogger Bank Wind Farm and its appointed Tier 1 Contractors are committed to supporting the development and growth of a competitive UK supply chain and are holding a series of “Meet the Buyer” webinars throughout September. SSE Renewables owns nearly 2GW of operational onshore wind capacity with over 1GW under development. To install the turbines, the project will use the world’s largest jack-up installation vessel, Jan De Nul’s Voltaire. 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. 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. “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. The Dogger Bank location encompasses Dogger Bank A, Dogger Bank B, and Dogger Bank C - three offshore wind farm projects. Located in the North Sea, with each phase more than 130km from the Yorkshire Coast. Turbine pre-assembly will take place at Able Seaton Port creating 120 jobs. Combining onshore and offshore wind, blades, hydro, storage, utility-scale solar, and grid solutions as well as hybrid renewables and digital services offerings, GE Renewable Energy has installed more than 400+ gigawatts of clean renewable energy and equipped more than 90 percent of utilities worldwide with its grid solutions. Our sustained investment at Able Seaton Port means we can provide a bespoke and tailor-made solution for Dogger Bank. 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. The turbine supply agreement, as well as the service and warranty agreements, are all … 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. It’s being built in three phases — A, B, and C — off England’s northeast coast. GE Renewable Energy has been selected as the preferred turbine supplier for the third phase of the huge Dogger Bank offshore wind farm. In 2018 ASP provided the installation base and all onshore handling activities for the Hornsea One offshore wind farm foundation package. Doggerland eventually became submerged, cutting off what was previously the British peninsula from the European mainland by around 6500 BC. The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being developed in three phases – Dogger Bank A, Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C – located more than 130km from the Yorkshire coast. 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. .... [it] is the equivalent to allowing bulldozers to plough through a protected forest. GE Renewable Energy is a $15 billion business which combines one of the broadest portfolios in the renewable energy industry to provide end-to-end solutions for our customers demanding reliable and affordable green power. You can learn more about cookies on our privacy and settings page. Equinor’s and SSE’s Dogger Bank is the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The deals are subject to Dogger Bank C reaching financial close at the end of 2021. Dogger Bank C is a joint venture between Equinor and SSE Renewables. Combine this with the sectors’ extraordinary efforts in terms of developing new products and significantly reducing costs, this industry is set to become a dominant factor in a post Covid 19 UK economy.”. Click 'Submit' to go to the site home page or close this dialog to continue in the site. GE Renewable Energy snaps up turbine supply contract for Dogger Bank C, announces plans to scale up Haliade-X model - News for the Oil and Gas Sector energyvoice.com - by Hamish Penman. The Dogger Bank offshore wind farm will have a combined capacity of up to 3.6 GW, and it is expected to produce enough energy to power the equivalent of 4.5 million UK homes. Its energy supplies from Norway meet more than one quarter of the UK’s demand for natural gas and around one fifth of its demand for oil, both produced with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry. 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. The project will be the first in the UK to use a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission system due to long distance to grid connection point. We use cookies to provide the best possible experience for you. The Dogger Bank was selected for offshore wind farms because it is far away from shore, avoiding complaints about the visual impact of wind turbines, yet the water is shallow enough for traditional fixed foundation wind turbine designs. In the 12 months from mid-September 2020, ASP will be the installation base for the Triton Knoll offshore wind farm turbine package. “We are delighted that 120 skilled jobs will be based here at the Port, in this exciting and growing industry. Offshore, each phase will have up to 200 turbines. 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. 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 … The offshore wind sector will increase four-fold by 2030 through the Sector Deal, and with the increasingly demanding targets for low carbon power generation, there is an unparalleled level of market visibility. 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. SSE Renewables is a leading developer, owner and operator of renewable energy across the UK and Ireland, with a portfolio of around 4GW of onshore wind, offshore wind and hydro. 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. Equinor and SSE will each keep their 50% stake in Dogger Bank C. “With all tier one contracts in place and a record £5.5bn funding announced last week, everything is now in … “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. [citation needed]. 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. The vessel is taller than the Eiffel Tower, has a lifting capacity of 3000 tonnes and is entering into service in 2022. The bank is an important fishing area, with cod and herring being caught in large numbers. Follow us at www.ge.com/renewableenergy, on www.linkedin.com/company/gerenewableenergy, or on www.twitter.com/GErenewables. ASP has large mobile harbour and crawler cranes already available along with self-propelled mobile transporters (SPMTs) and other plant and equipment to handle offshore wind components. The project will connect to the national grid at the existing Lackenby Substation in Teesside. Headquartered in Norway, the company employs 22,000 people globally, and over 650 in the UK. 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 … It is around 560km² in size, with its closest point from shore at 196km. [3] In September 2020, Greenpeace dropped several granite boulders from their ship Esperanza on the Dogger Bank area. Up to date information on Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm in United Kingdom: Power output, turbine statistics, water depths, developers and contractors, wind speed, project progress, maps, news articles, weather and discussion forum A 50:50 joint venture between Equinor and SSE Renewables. Today’s news follows last year’s announcement naming GE as the preferred turbine supplier for Dogger Bank Wind Farm A and B. Joint Sofia and Dogger Bank C application submitted. The page '' is not available in the site. The turbine supply agreement, as well as the service and warranty agreements, are all set to be finalized in the first quarter of next year. The 248-m (814-ft) high turbine features a 220-m (722-ft) rotor and 107-m (351-ft) long blades. “Projects like Dogger Bank are absolutely crucial to building back greener from the coronavirus pandemic – creating jobs, growing the economy and tackling climate change. ASP has the capacity to handle virtually all offshore vessels that are operating in the North Sea. By closing this message you agree to our use of cookies. Halfdan Brustad, vice president for Dogger Bank at Equinor, said: “We want Dogger Bank to be a flagship project that leads the way in both digitalisation and innovative technology, so it is a great honour to confirm that this project will be the first in the world to use these powerful turbines. This prototype unit, which set a world record in January 2020 by being the first wind turbine to produce 288MWh in one day, will start operating at 13MW in the coming months as part of its ongoing testing and certification process. 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. During the last ice age the bank was part of a large landmass connecting Europe and the British Isles, now known as Doggerland. Preferred supplier for foundation fabrication will be announced in 2020. 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. The installation of these turbines will be the first time ever a 13MW Haliade-X is installed in the world. Each phase of the project (Dogger Bank A, Dogger Bank B and Dogger Bank C) will have an installed capacity of 1.2GW and will be able to power 1.5 million homes. I look forward to watching its progress in the months and years ahead.”. Dogger Bank, extensive isolated shoal in the North Sea, lying about 60 miles (100 km) off the northeastern coast of England. Recruitment activity is expected to begin in early 2021, and job roles will be advertised closer to the time by GE and by Dogger Bank via the Dogger Bank website and social media channels. Concerns had been raised when a supertrawler had been seen off the Yorkshire coast. GE’s Service team will be co-located with the Dogger Bank Operational and Maintenance team at Port of Tyne. Important cod and herring fisheries are there. 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. Click 'Submit' to go to the home page or close this dialog to continue in . [10], Construction was scheduled to start around 2014 at the earliest, but has been repeatedly postponed. Dogger Bank C is a joint venture between Equinor and SSE Renewables. Turbine installation is expected to commence in 2023 at Dogger Bank A. Today’s contract announcement also includes a five-year Service and Warranty agreement supporting operational jobs in the maintenance of the wind farm. Dogger Bank (dô`gər, dŏ`–), extensive sandbank, c.6,800 sq mi (17,610 sq km), central North Sea, between Great Britain and Denmark.Covered by shallow water (c.55–120 ft/17–36 m deep), it is a major breeding ground for many types of fish. 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. A Greenpeace spokesperson said "how can you continue to allow bottom trawlers to plough the seabed in a protected area? 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. STAVANGER, Norway – SSE Renewables and Equinor have selected GE Renewable Energy as the preferred turbine supplier for the Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm in the UK North Sea. There is no change to the ownership of the third phase, Dogger Bank C (1,200MW), in which SSE and Equinor each have a 50% stake. Dogger Bank C is being developed on a different timescale with financial close to follow at a later stage. Today’s news follows last year’s announcement naming GE as the preferred turbine supplier for Dogger Bank Wind Farm A and B. This activity will lead to the creation of 120 skilled jobs at the port during construction. 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. Its operational offshore wind portfolio consists of 487MW across two offshore joint venture sites, Beatrice and Greater Gabbard, both of which it operates on behalf of its asset partners. 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. “The sheer scale of Dogger Bank brings huge opportunities to the UK. 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). 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. 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Today’s news follows last year’s announcement naming GE as the preferred turbine supplier for Dogger Bank Wind Farm A and B. The first two phases, Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B, will be built simultaneously, with each having a capacity of 1.2 GW. 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. The Dogger Bank, an upland area of Doggerland, remained an island until at least 5000 BC. Dogger Bank C will be the first outing for the upgraded model. Its hypocentre was 23 kilometres (14 mi) beneath the bank, and the quake was felt in countries all around the North Sea, causing damage across eastern England. South of Dogger Bank is the Cleaver Bank. Key stages are now believed to have included the gradual evolution of a large tidal bay between eastern Engl… GE’s Haliade-X … Dogger Bank C (previously known as Teesside A) has a maximum installed capacity of up to 1.2GW. The Haliade-X 13MW turbine is an enhanced version of the successful 12MW prototype unit which has been generating power in Rotterdam since November 2019 and recently secured its provisional type certificate* from DNV-GL. To recognise the link to this historic area the three phases of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm will now be known as Dogger Bank A, B and C,” they said. 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 has been operating in the UK for over 35 years. 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