DNV has signed a two-year contract with Kolon Global Corporation to provide owner’s engineering services for the 400-megawatt (MW) Wando Jangbogo offshore wind farm in South Korea, the companies said on Thursday.
The project, located in Jeollanam-do province, is being developed by Korea Western Power and Jeonnam Development Corporation, with Kolon Global leading project delivery. The development includes a community-participation model aimed at strengthening local engagement and acceptance.
DNV’s role will include supporting turbine selection, project management, tender preparation, bid evaluation and contract negotiations. The company said its involvement is intended to improve technical integrity and risk management for the project.
“This project is a landmark for Korea’s offshore wind ambitions – not just in scale, but in the way it brings public and private actors together with active community participation,” said Young Hee Moon, Korea manager for renewables at DNV.
The Wando Jangbogo project is one of several offshore wind initiatives under development in South Korea as the country works to scale up its renewable energy capacity and meet long-term climate targets.
“By guiding turbine selection, managing tenders and supporting negotiations, we’re helping developers align technical decisions with long-term commercial performance,” said Brice Le Gallo, DNV’s vice president and Asia Pacific director for energy systems.
Kolon Global, a key delivery partner, said the partnership reflects its aim to integrate international best practices into domestic energy infrastructure.
“Partnering with DNV reinforces our commitment to delivering technically sound, future-ready renewable energy projects,” said Sang-man Lee, vice president at Kolon. “DNV brings both international best practice and local market insight, building a foundation for resilient execution and sustainable growth in Korea’s offshore wind sector.”
The Wando Jangbogo wind farm adds to South Korea’s pipeline of offshore wind developments, as the country targets 14 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030.
