Van Oord has successfully installed all monopile foundations at the RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant milestone in the construction of one of world’s largest wind farms. To execute the works, Van Oord deployed offshore wind installation vessel Aeolus, renowned for its capabilities in complex offshore wind operations.

The 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, located on Dogger Bank in the central North Sea, will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 1.2 million average UK households once operational. Van Oord’s engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) scope for the WTG foundations and array cables on the Sofia project underscores its commitment to advancing large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and accelerating the global energy transition. 

 Roeland Ris, Project Director at Van Oord:
"I am very proud that we have reached this significant milestone on the Sofia project. The project comes with its challenges, but I’m especially proud that we completed the foundation installation safely and diligently. This achievement reflects the dedication and professionalism of the project team and great cooperation with all partners involved."

Van Oord is well underway with the installation and burial of approximately 360 kilometres of array cables, with completion expected in Q3 this year. The Sofia Offshore Wind Farm is expected to be operational in 2026. 

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