Ørsted hails Hornsea 3 monopile 'milestone'

A renewable energy firm has hailed a “milestone” moment in a headline scheme.

Ørsted has received the first turbine foundation tubes for its Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.

Set for the North Sea, officials say the venture will operate as the world’s single largest offshore wind farm and provide energy for more than three million homes.

The business has now welcomed six monopiles for the scheme to an operational base at Teesside’s Steel River Quay from Spanish manufacturer Haizea.

Bosses say the monopiles form the first of 197 structures planned to be installed on Hornsea 3.

Luke Bridgman, Hornsea 3 managing director, said: “2026 is the year we begin offshore works on Hornsea 3 in earnest, and the arrival of these first monopiles marks a key milestone in that process.”

Ally Cameron, Steel River Quay managing director, said: “It’s fantastic to see the site playing a central role in delivering what will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.”

Borja Zarraga, Haizea Wind Group chief executive, added: “Delivering the first monopiles for this project is a milestone for us.

“Being part of Hornsea 3 allows us to demonstrate our technical capabilities and commitment as an expert partner in large-scale offshore projects.”

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