Venterra Group Supporting Construction of Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

Venterra Group company Partrac, a leader in metocean survey and monitoring solutions, marks two years of successful deployment supporting RWE, one of the world’s leading offshore wind companies, on the landmark Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, one of the world’s largest and most ambitious offshore wind projects.

Located 195 km northeast of the UK’s coast, on Dogger Bank, the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm is a flagship project in the country’s transition to renewable energy. It will feature 100 Siemens Gamesa turbines, each standing 252 meters tall, and will cover a total area of 593 square kilometres. Once completed, Sofia is set to become one of the largest and most remote offshore wind farms ever constructed.

Demonstrated Capability and Technical Excellence

Partrac’s successful delivery on the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) project demonstrates its market-leading capabilities in supporting large-scale and technically complex offshore projects for major energy clients. The company’s expertise in deploying, maintaining, and recovering critical infrastructure in demanding offshore environments establishes Partrac as a trusted partner for the world’s most prestigious renewable energy developers.

Trusted Partner in Critical Infrastructure Delivery

Since May 2023, Partrac has been instrumental in the construction phase, deploying a network of metocean measurement and demarcation buoys. This includes the installation of Cardinal Mark and Special Mark buoys to define the site’s perimeter, as well as wave buoys that provide real-time environmental data essential for safe and efficient construction planning and management.

Partrac’s advanced online client portal provides real-time wave and current data to RWE and project stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and supporting the safe, efficient, and timely execution of this complex infrastructure project.

"Supporting the construction of the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm over a period of several years showcases Partrac's technical expertise and operational reliability. Whilst our success in this market has traditionally been based on our services around early-stage metocean surveys and monitoring, we are now seeing an increasing number of clients worldwide engaging us to support the construction phases of their development projects including the development of offshore substations and the installation of submarine infrastructure for energy and communication projects. We are proud to work with RWE on this and other offshore wind projects."

Sam Athey, Managing Director, Partrac.

With Sofia OWF nearing completion, Partrac’s continued delivery of safe and high-quality services supporting complex, large-scale projects and leading players, such as RWE, yet again confirms Partrac’s position at the forefront of the offshore wind sector.