27th March 2025 in Uncategorised
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has submitted a request to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to amend the wording in its Development Consent Order, to allow for phases A and B of the project to progress separately through the OFTO sales process. As part of this application and in line with the Planning Act 2008, we have now opened a formal period of consultation with stakeholders on the proposed wording amendments.
Further details of this process are available in the Reg 6 notice below.
Doggerbank Offshore Wind Farm Project 1 Projco Limited and Doggerbank Offshore Wind Farm Project 2 Projco Limited at No. 1 Forbury Place 43 Forbury Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 3JH.
- Email contact is possible by contacting:
DoggerBankConsentsConsultations@sse.com.
- The application documents and details of the changes proposed by this NMC Application are available for inspection, free of charge, at the “Documents” tab on the National Infrastructure Planning Portal’s Dogger Bank Creyke Beck page here:
https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010021
- For general enquiries on how to obtain any of the documents or on the information contained within them, please contact Dorothee Neun at the Applicant (neun@sse.com or 0141 224 7248).
- A free digital copy of the application documents can also be obtained from the Applicant using the contact details provided above. This will be available until the deadline for responses set out below closes. Alternatively, a paper copy can be obtained from the Applicant for a charge of £300.
- Please send any representations about the application by email to the Planning Inspectorate at:
dbcreykebeck@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
or in writing to:
Major Applications & Plans, The Planning Inspectorate, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN.
Please quote ‘Dogger Bank Creyke Beck’ on any correspondence. Any representations received by the Secretary of State in response to the consultation will be published on the Planning Inspectorate’s Infrastructure Planning Portal (https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/) with all personal information removed.
- The deadline for receipt of representations is 23:59 on 5 May 2025.
Doggerbank Offshore Wind Farm Project 1 Projco Limited and Doggerbank Offshore Wind Farm Project 2 Projco Limited
25th March 2025 in Supply Chain
Alicat Workboats is a specialised ship builder based in Great Yarmouth, England, that designs and constructs high-performance workboats. They are a supplier to the offshore wind industry, providing essential crew transfer vessels and other support craft. Beyond boat building, they offer a range of marine and engineering services, including vessel maintenance, repairs, and fabrication, catering to diverse needs within the maritime sector.
In our latest supplier case study video, learn from Simon Coote, Alicat Workboats General Manager, how Alicat are supporting the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
12th March 2025 in Community News
The co-ordinator of our Dogger Bank Wind Farm-funded ‘Building Our Futures’ programme has been recognised at the Redcar and Cleveland Inspiring Women Awards.
Redcar and Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency’s Jacqui Hutchinson, was a finalist in the Inspiring Others Category at the recent event, held to coincide with International Women’s Day 2025.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm started funding the primary STEM careers programme in Redcar and Cleveland in 2022, and Jacqui has been fundamental to the successful rollout of the programme to more than 4,000 schoolchildren from 36 schools.
Commenting on becoming a runner-up in the awards, Jacqui said:
“I was absolutely delighted to be nominated for this award by Rachel, on behalf of Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
“It’s been the honour of my career to deliver the Building our Futures programme and to be shortlisted in such esteemed company as Katie Coates and Helen Bartram. My congratulation go to Katie Coates for her deserving win.”
Rachel Lawrence, Community Engagement Manager for Dogger Bank Wind Farm and award nominator, said:
“Jacqui is a thoroughly deserving finalist in this award category. She has been a superb ambassador for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers in Redcar and Cleveland, and the driving force behind this pioneering education programme.
“We know many young people in Redcar and Cleveland will have a brighter future because of the work Jacqui has done to unlock their future potential in the world of work.”
In June 2024, Dogger Bank Wind Farm announced additional funding of £25 million to support coastal communities across the North and North East of England, over its planned 35-year operational lifespan.
Dogger Bank will use this funding to support local communities through three key programmes: STEM education and careers programmes, the Dogger Bank scholarship programme, and community grants via the operators fund.
The new community fund builds on the £1 million community fund set up during the construction phase of Dogger Bank, which has already supported more than 36,000 young people across 204 schools, provided 62 university scholarships, and provided 87 grants to local community groups.
Find out more about this £25 million commitment from Dogger Bank Wind Farm here.
7th March 2025 in Community News
Representatives from Dogger Bank Wind Farm shared their career stories with more than 700 young people to mark National Careers Week 2025.
In a series of events across our key communities, representatives from the project talked to schoolchildren about the breadth of opportunities in net zero industries, and shared their personal experiences on the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
From careers fairs in Redcar and Cleveland to sustainability discussions in East Riding of Yorkshire, the team has helped young people to explore, discover and get excited about matching their skills and abilities with future career options.
A highlight of the week was a live Q&A with a wind turbine commissioning team on board a Dogger Bank Wind Farm vessel, currently deployed in the North Sea. More than 300 pupils from 6 Teesside schools took the opportunity to quiz the team about their work building the world’s largest offshore wind farm, and were surprised to learn about the variety of roles on a turbine commissioning vessel.
Rachel Lawrence, Community Engagement Manager for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, said:
“We’ve had an incredible week answering probing questions about our work on this world-leading renewable energy project, and we’ve met some very promising future pioneers for our sector.
“It’s hugely important for young people to meet real life role models who work in offshore wind, to help shape their dreams and ambitions, as well as learn about the world around them.
“Connecting 12 Teesside schools with our offshore commissioning team through an interactive Q&A was a real highlight, and gave the children an ability to imagine what their working life could be like if they choose to pursue a career in offshore wind.
“Huge thanks to all the schools and organisations that invited us to share our stories, and to all the young people for their brilliant and thought-provoking questions.”
12th February 2025 in Community News
THE sea life-saving brainchild of a budding South Shields ecologist has been professionally designed and modelled, thanks to support from a business blown away by his idea.
Harris, 10, a student at Sea View Primary School, created the concept for “Hi Fish” – a solar-powered floating camera that roams the reefs of the world observing fish numbers and monitoring issues such as coral bleaching – for his entry to South Tyneside Council’s and Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s “Little Inventors” competition.
The youngster was thrilled to win the competition and this week visited Dogger Bank Wind Farm operations base, in Port of Tyne, to see his invention in all its glory, having been developed by contest supporter North Star, operator of the largest fleet of infrastructure support vessels in the North Sea.
Harris was not only presented with the newly created “Hi Fish” marine architect designs and 3D printed model, he and his father were treated to tour the Dogger Bank base and Grampian Derwent, one of the Dogger Bank service vessels.
South Tyneside Council and Dogger Bank Wind Farm have organised Little Inventors for three years, with Harris’ invention one of six potentially planet-saving inventions brought to life in various forms by businesses and creative experts in the coming months.
Working with borough schools, Little Inventors challenges Year 4 and 5 students to devise incredible, eco-friendly concepts powered by renewable energy to address the climate crisis.
The Council works closely with Dogger Bank to deliver bespoke STEM education and careers programmes, like Little Inventors, to raise awareness and aspirations of borough youngsters, particularly around opportunities within green energy and sustainability.
Harris’ “Hi Fish” invention, harnesses solar and wind energy to power a propeller on a small camera rig, allowing the equipment to travel the tidal flows of the reefs, logging fish species, any decline or rise in numbers, monitor ecological changes, take temperature checks and help address major environmental issues, such as coral bleaching, which can seriously impact on fragile marine eco-systems.
Describing Hi Fish, Harris said:
“It was interesting to learn about the things being done in our seas and oceans. Hi Fish is an environmentally friendly invention to help monitor coral reefs without needing batteries or diesel to power a lot of machinery.
“It’s important that when we sort out problems in the environment, we don’t make them worse or create other problems. New inventions made to help solve issues must be carbon-neutral and use renewable energy whenever possible.”
North Star was one of many local firms backing the Little Inventors Programme. Operations Director, Steve Myers, said:
“We were so impressed with Harris’ invention that we had to select it. It’s fantastic to see this competition inspire such innovative and exciting ideas, while supercharging the interest of youngsters in the offshore renewables sector.
“With so many career opportunities on our doorstep, getting youngsters excited about marine engineering is vital to help keep the positive momentum going in our industry.”
Cllr Margaret Meling, Lead Member for Economic Growth and Transport for South Tyneside Council, said:
“Harris’ invention shows touches of genius and it’s great to see these bright young minds engaged to combat the climate crisis.
“Little Inventors inspires children and is a way to build interest in the STEM subjects that are the foundation stones for careers in engineering.
“Congratulations must go to Harris, for a fantastic innovation. I hope he enjoyed his visit to the Dogger Bank base and his spell in the captain’s chair of the Grampian Derwent.”
The Dogger Bank Community Fund and South Tyneside Council launched Little Inventors to increase understanding of science, technology, engineering and maths among young people and their parents, raising awareness of the opportunities presented by renewable energy.
Winning inventions can be viewed online: Powering the Future: South Tyneside and Beyond! : Little Inventors where people can also submit ideas for the latest Making Waves: Inventing for a Better Ocean challenge.
Kay Doragh, Dogger Bank Community Investment Manager, said:
“Little Inventors inspires bright young minds and helps the pupils taking part understand environmental issues and get excited about the potential careers on their doorstep.
“New ways of thinking and inventions like Harris’ will show how we tackle climate change. It’s great to welcome him and his dad to Dogger Bank Wind Farm, as we continue the green revolution from South Tyneside.”
Dogger Bank Wind Farm is a joint venture between SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%) and Vårgrønn (20%). SSE Renewables is lead operator for the development and construction of Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Equinor will be lead operator of the wind farm on completion for its expected operational life of around 35 years.
In June 2024, Dogger Bank Wind Farm announced additional funding of £25 million to support coastal communities across the North and North East of England, over its planned 35-year operational lifespan.
For more information, visit: https://southtyneside.littleinventors.org/
