SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vårgrønn form joint venture to develop the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm offshore wind project in the North Sea

Type: Partnership · Technology: Offshore Wind · Country: United Kingdom · Value: $9B · Announced: 2026-08-13

SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vårgrønn established a joint venture to develop the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world's largest offshore wind project under construction, located in the North Sea. The GBP 9 billion project is being delivered in three equal 1.2 GW phases (A, B, and C), with turbine installation ongoing at Dogger Bank B and offshore installation works for Dogger Bank C scheduled to begin in 2027. Once operational by mid-2028, the wind farm will generate six percent of the UK's current electricity demand, providing clean energy to millions of homes and businesses. The project is expected to contribute GBP 6.1 billion to the UK economy over its lifetime and support thousands of skilled jobs across the country. Maraen Port of Nigg in the Scottish Highlands was selected as the marshalling harbour for turbine component pre-assembly for Dogger Bank B and C phases, creating up to 180 new jobs in the region.

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SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vårgrønn have formed a joint venture to develop the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm offshore wind project in the North Sea, with a project value of GBP 9 billion. SSE Renewables is a leading developer, operator, and owner of renewable energy assets across the UK, Ireland, and internationally, focusing on onshore and offshore wind, hydro, and pumped storage. Equinor is an international energy company with a focus on oil, gas, wind and solar power, and is actively investing in renewable energy projects. The project is being delivered in three equal 1.2 GW phases, with turbine installation ongoing at Dogger Bank B and offshore installation works for Dogger Bank C scheduled to begin in 2027. The wind farm is expected to generate six percent of the UK's current electricity demand once operational by mid-2028.

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