GE Vernova Secures Port of Nigg for 2.4 GW Dogger Bank B and C
GE Vernova has selected Scotland’s Port of Nigg as the primary assembly and logistics hub for Dogger Bank B and C phases, supporting deployment of roughly 2.4 GW of 14 MW turbines. The move underpins Equinor and SSE’s offshore wind expansion by securing onshore manufacturing capacity and streamlining turbine installation.
1. Project Hub Selection
GE Vernova has named Port of Nigg in Cromarty Firth as the onshore assembly, storage, and logistics centre for the Dogger Bank B and C phases, leveraging the port’s deepwater access and existing infrastructure to handle large turbine components.
2. Scope of Dogger Bank B and C
Phases B and C each comprise approximately 1.2 GW of 14 MW offshore wind capacity, bringing a combined 2.4 GW online. These phases will deploy GE Vernova’s Haliade-X turbines, furthering the world’s largest offshore wind project.
3. Supply Chain and Local Benefits
Port of Nigg will host turbine assembly, pre-commissioning and maintenance activities, supporting local fabrication firms and creating several hundred skilled jobs. The decision strengthens the North Highland supply chain and leverages recent port upgrades.
4. Strategic Importance for Equinor
Securing Port of Nigg ensures onshore assembly capacity for Equinor and SSE’s joint venture, reducing logistics risk and potential delays. This alignment bolsters Equinor’s offshore wind target of 12 GW by 2030 and enhances project cost efficiency.