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The Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, set to be the largest single wind farm in the world with an installed capacity of 2.9 GW, is making history by choosing Steel River Quay on the Teesworks site as its construction base. This significant development marks a major commitment by Ørsted to investing in British infrastructure, economic growth, and local jobs associated with offshore wind expansion.
Located approximately 160 kilometres off the Yorkshire coast, the Hornsea 3 wind farm will be Ørsted's first large-scale user of Steel River Quay. The port, which began full operations in the third quarter of 2024, is the first in the UK specifically designed to meet offshore wind industry standards, making it uniquely suited for handling the large-scale components of Hornsea 3.
Jason Ledden, senior project director for Hornsea 3, hailed Steel River Quay as a game-changer. "The port's tailored infrastructure, proximity to the wind farm site, integration with key contractors, and scale of operations make it a landmark construction base and logistics hub critical to the successful delivery of Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm," he said.
Ørsted has signed a lease agreement for up to 300,000 square metres at Steel River Quay, providing ample space for the collection, storage, and staging of critical wind farm components. These include monopile foundations, each weighing over 3,000 tonnes, and secondary steel structures.
Two of Hornsea 3’s key contractors, Severfield and SeAH, are already based at Steel River Quay, facilitating a streamlined supply chain and construction process directly linked to the site. Mammoet will handle heavy lifting operations for the project at Steel River Quay, while Cadeler will supply vessels from the port for Hornsea 3 operations.
The strategic location of Steel River Quay on the south bank of the River Tees in the Teesside region, a major UK industrial area and growing hub for clean energy developments, offers logistical advantages for Hornsea 3 operations. Ally Cameron, Steel River Quay's managing director, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "This collaboration will deliver clean energy infrastructure for the UK and drive jobs, investment, and opportunity for the region."
As the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm moves towards its expected operational date in 2027, it is clear that the project will not only generate clean, plentiful energy but also bring economic benefits to communities around the UK. Offshore wind is set to play a crucial role in the UK's transition to a more sustainable energy future, and projects like Hornsea 3, backed by facilities like Steel River Quay, will undoubtedly lead the way.
- The investment by Ørsted in the renewable-energy sector extends beyond the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, as they have signed a lease agreement for up to 300,000 square metres at Steel River Quay, a facility designed for offshore wind industry standards.
- The strategic finance behind Hornsea 3's construction base, Steel River Quay, enables key contractors such as Severfield, SeAH, Mammoet, and Cadeler to maintain a streamlined supply chain and construction process.
- The success of the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm not only lies in its contribution to renewable-energy production but also in the economic growth and job creation it fosters in the Teesside region, a growing hub for clean energy developments.
