Contribute to a Green Denmark
Ørsted and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners join forces to develop approx. 5.2 gigawatts of offshore wind in Denmark. The partnership can accelerate the green transformation greatly, create value in the offshore wind industry, strengthen value- and job creation, and create a Danish business and export stronghold within Power-to-X.

Ørsted and CIP have decided to join forces in a new 50/50 partnership to develop a number of offshore wind projects under the open-door scheme in Denmark. The projects are ‘Vikinge Banke’ (1.1 GW) and ‘Jyske Banke Nord’ (1.1 GW) in the North Sea, and ‘Bornholm Bassin Syd’ (1.5 GW) and ‘Bornholm Basin Øst’ (1.5 GW) in the Baltic Sea.
Together, the projects correspond to more than double Denmark’s current installed offshore wind capacity, and they represent a key contribution to the green transformation of Denmark and Europe.
The offshore wind farms will be established without support from Danish taxpayers and they will contribute significantly to growth and job creation in Denmark.
The partnership between Ørsted and CIP encompasses the development, construction, and operation of the offshore wind farms as well as the related transmission assets.
The partnership envisages that the open-door projects can create a Danish Power-to-X stronghold by delivering large-scale renewable electricity as soon as possible and with a target of 2027/2028 if feasible.
Rasmus Errboe, Head of Region Continental Europe at Ørsted says:
“Denmark has been a pioneer in offshore wind and is a front-runner in the green transformation. The four major open-door projects can help consolidate Denmark’s continued leadership position and create the foundation to kick-start the next phase of a Danish business adventure around the production of renewable hydrogen and green fuels.”
Torsten Lodberg Smed, Senior Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, says:
“It’s an obvious and good idea for the most experienced Danish offshore wind developers to join forces to ensure that Denmark’s largest build-out of offshore wind takes place as efficiently as possible and with due respect for the environment and biodiversity in Danish waters. We’re proud to present our proposal together with Ørsted for how we can ensure the green energy for Denmark, which has never been more necessary, than during these times.”
Globally, more renewable energy is urgently needed to ensure regional energy independence and fight the climate crisis.
Denmark has some of the world’s best offshore wind resources and is consequently able to supply large volumes of renewable electricity for the continued decarbonisation of Denmark and Europe.
Ørsted and CIP also believe that the partnership’s large-scale offshore wind projects can, in parallel with the government tenders, contribute to further pace, value creation and innovation of Denmark’s green transition in several areas, with 4 key dimensions being:
The partnership is subject to merger clearance, which is expected before the end of 2022.
This article is shared by courtesy of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners – cipartners.dk.
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