OHT Sealed Dogger Bank B Contract

September 17, 2020 | Renewables | Energy Facts Staff Writer | 2min

Following July’s contract announcement for the transport and installation of foundations at Dogger Bank A, Offshore Heavy Transport (OHT) stated that the contract for the second phase Dogger Bank B has now also been signed.

The project will be a continuation for OHT’s specialist new build vessel Alfa Lift after completing installation work on Dogger Bank A. Alfa Lift will transport and install all monopile foundations and transition pieces for each of the two 1.2GW phases of the project between 2022 and 2024.

Alfa Lift, designed by Ulstein is currently under construction at CMHI’S shipyard in China and is due for delivery next year.

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being developed by SSE Renewables and Equinor, with first power expected in 2023. The contract award is subject to Dogger Bank A and B reaching Financial Close, which is expected in late 2020.