Equinor and SSE Renewables are looking to add an additional 1.32GW capacity to the world’s largest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank, announcing early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D.
Dogger Bank D would be located in the eastern zone of the Dogger Bank C lease area, subject to approval by The Crown Estate. The project would add 1.32GW in fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity to the 3.6 GW already in construction with phases A, B and C of the project.
An initial scoping report will be released in late March outlining ongoing work to explore the technical feasibility of deploying latest-available technology to bolster the UK’s renewable energy capacity.
Halfdan Brustad, VP Dogger Bank at Equinor, said: “Optimising the Dogger Bank C lease area with an additional phase, Dogger Bank D, is in-line with Equinor’s strategy to further develop offshore wind projects in clusters such as the North Sea. We are pleased to continue our collaboration with our partners, SSE Renewables, and work together to mature the technical scoping of this project. Both the grid offtake and green hydrogen production options from Dogger Bank D would contribute to the UK’s net zero ambitions and emphasise Equinor’s ability to deliver a broad energy offering to the UK.”
Paul Cooley, director of offshore wind at SSE Renewables, added: “At SSE Renewables we’re focussed on delivering and building a homegrown energy system for the UK that is cheaper, cleaner and more secure. That’s why we’re taking action to develop more of the new offshore wind energy needed to radically increase renewable generation. We’re already building the world’s largest offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank, and now with our established partners Equinor we’re delighted to unveil plans to develop a potential fourth phase of the project, Dogger Bank D. We’re looking forward to working together to bring this project to the attention of key stakeholders.”
