Dogger Bank Wind Farm and contractor Seaway7 have completed the installation of all 277 transition pieces for the three-phase, 3,600 MW offshore project in the North Sea, the partners said on Wednesday.
Seaway7’s Seaway Alfa-Lift installed the final 87th unit at Dogger Bank C in late November, following 95 installations each at Dogger Bank A and B. In total, Seaway7 has installed 554 foundation assets, including 277 monopiles earlier in the programme.
Alan Evans, senior project manager for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, said the milestone reflects years of collaborative engineering work. “Today we’re celebrating the safe and successful installation of more than 500 foundation assets across the three phases of Dogger Bank Wind Farm over the last three years,” he said.
Evans added: “During this time, we’ve enjoyed a strong partnership with Seaway7 and its sub-suppliers who together, have navigated a hugely demanding and complex engineering challenge. We now have the solid foundations in place to support our 277 generating assets that will make a significant contribution to a cleaner, more secure and affordable renewable-led energy system.”
Bruce Willox, project and operations director at Seaway7, said: “Installing the foundations for the world’s largest offshore wind farm is an enormous achievement. Over the three years, hundreds of components and over a thousand lifts have been completed – representing a phenomenal scale in offshore construction.”
He added: “This project demonstrates what can be achieved through strong partnership, shared ambition, and the dedication of our skilled people working onshore and offshore.”
