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Nearest port to the wind farm Nordsøen 1

In Nordsøen off Hvide Sande, several offshore wind farms are planned and screened in the coming years. Hvide Sande Harbour is closest to them all and can offer short sailing time, dedicated quays, and experience from a number of completed offshore projects

Nordsøen Midt and Nordsøen Syd

Nordsøen Midt at 1 GW has been put out to tender by the Energy Agency with a bidding deadline in May 2026. There were several bidders by the deadline on May 20, and the winner of the park is expected to be announced no later than January 2027. The park is located about 20 km directly off Hvide Sande and must be operational by the end of 2032.

Nordsøen Syd at 1 GW is also out to tender with the Energy Agency, here with a bidding deadline in the autumn of 2028. The park is located about 30 km southwest of Hvide Sande and must be operational by the end of 2034.

Shorter sailing time reduces operational costs

Hvide Sande Harbour is clearly the nearest port to both parks. The sailing time from Hvide Sande to the parks is estimated to be less than half the sailing time from the neighboring ports of Esbjerg and Thorsminde.

Over an operational period of 30 years, this results in significant savings in man-hours for daily maintenance. Additionally, there are savings on vessel time and diesel consumption - and a correspondingly lower CO2 emissions.

Centrally located in relation to future tenders

Hvide Sande Harbour is also centrally located in relation to the state-screened areas for future offshore wind farms. This includes among others Nordsøen Nord, which has previously been put out to tender and is expected to be tendered by the Energy Agency during 2026 and 2027.

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Torben Lindberg Strømgaard
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Quays and areas for the entire project lifecycle

With its location, flexible infrastructure, experience from previous offshore projects, and a wide range of local service companies  Hvide Sande Harbour can offer quays and areas for among other things:

  • O&M service centers including quay-narrow areas for the operational period of 25-30 years
  • Landing of CTVs, SOVs, diving vessels, support vessels, etc.
  • Commissioning base during the construction phase
  • Office and storage facilities as well as quays for crew vessels
  • Scour protection projects
  • Service jack-up vessels
  • Cable projects

Power for 2 million households

Nordsøen Midt and Nordsøen Syd each have a capacity of 1 GW. In addition, there is the possibility of overplanting with more turbines, so the extra production can be used for example for Power-to-X.

1 GW roughly corresponds to the annual electricity consumption of 1 million households. Together, the two parks can thus cover the annual consumption of about 2 million households.

FAQ - general questions about Nordsøen 1

What does Nordsøen 1 cover?

Nordsøen 1 is the designation for the offshore wind area in the North Sea that the Danish Parliament decided to put out to tender. The area currently includes the tenders for Nordsøen Midt and Nordsøen Syd, each with a capacity of 1 GW.

When is the parks expected to be operational?

Nordsøen Midt must, according to the tender conditions, be operational by the end of 2032, while Nordsøen Syd must be operational by the end of 2034. The construction work itself is scheduled for the years prior and requires port capacity for both components, vessels, and personnel.

Why does the choice of port matter for an offshore wind farm?

The port is the link between land and park throughout the project's lifespan - from preliminary studies and construction phase to daily operations and maintenance. Location, quay capacity, area, and access to local service providers affect both the timeline and operational economics.

What does the distance to the port mean for the operational economics?

The shorter the sailing time, the more effective working hours offshore per day. Shorter distance reduces man-hour costs, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions, and the effect is amplified when summed over an operational period of up to 30 years.

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For further information and inquiries contact:

Torben Lindberg Strømgaard
Business Development Manager, Offshore
tel. +45 2342 9521, email: ts@hvshavn.dk