RWE and Masdar secure approval for 3GW Dogger Bank South offshore wind projects

RWE and Masdar have received planning approval for the Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm projects in the UK, paving the way for one of the country’s largest renewable energy developments.

The approval was granted by Lord Whitehead on behalf of the UK Energy Secretary through the Development Consent Order process for the Dogger Bank South East and Dogger Bank South West projects.

The two offshore wind farms, each with a planned capacity of 1.5 gigawatts, are being jointly developed by RWE and Masdar and are expected to generate enough electricity to power around three million UK homes annually.

Located more than 100 kilometres off the northeast coast of England, the projects are also expected to create economic opportunities for businesses and communities across Yorkshire, the Humber and other parts of the UK.

The projects secured Contracts for Difference under the UK Government’s Allocation Round 7 earlier this year, strengthening their path toward development and construction.

RWE and Masdar said they will now move forward with detailed design work and procurement activities ahead of a planned final investment decision in 2027.

The offshore wind projects are being developed through a joint venture structure in which RWE holds a 51 percent stake and Masdar owns the remaining 49 percent.

The companies said the approval marks a significant milestone in supporting the UK’s clean energy transition and expanding offshore renewable power generation capacity.

Masdar, jointly owned by TAQA, ADNOC and Mubadala, currently manages a renewable energy portfolio exceeding 65 gigawatts globally and is targeting 100GW of capacity by 2030.