Image: Thyborøn Havn
RWE has chosen Thyborøn Port as the offshore construction base for its ambitious Thor offshore wind farm. This decision puts Thyborøn at the heart of Denmark’s largest offshore wind project, set to reshape the country’s energy landscape. With its deep waters and strategic location, the port is perfectly positioned to support the extensive operations required for this massive endeavor.
Thyborøn won’t just serve as a base of operations—it will be the home port for service vessels and the nerve center for coordinating marine logistics during the construction phase. Secondary steel structures, such as boat landings, will be managed from this port, with Buss Ports leasing and operating a sprawling 100,000-square-meter area. This section of the port, complete with heavy-duty quays, will become a hive of activity as foundation installations kick off in spring 2025.
Erik Flyvholm, Mayor of Lemvig Kommune, expressed his enthusiasm: “RWE’s choice of Thyborøn Port highlights our capability to support North Sea offshore projects. We warmly welcome them and anticipate a fruitful partnership.”
RWE’s Project Director for Thor, Günther Fenle, shared similar sentiments: “Thyborøn is vital for our Thor project. It offers the infrastructure and facilities needed for handling key components. The Thor team will be based here for over two years to oversee the construction.”
The Port of Thyborøn has been gearing up for this moment. Karl Kristian Bro, the port’s Board Chairman, emphasized their commitment: “This partnership validates our strategy to expand for offshore wind. We’re thrilled to welcome RWE and showcase our new facilities designed for projects of this scale.” Buss Ports’ Morten Lund added: “We’re proud to bring our decade-long expertise to support another landmark offshore project.”
Expansion Beyond Thyborøn
While Thyborøn is the backbone of the project’s construction phase, other Danish ports are playing crucial roles. Turbine installations will be carried out from the Port of Esbjerg starting in 2026, and once operational, Thor will be managed from the Port of Thorsminde. This comprehensive network ensures the smooth deployment and maintenance of the farm’s 72 turbines, featuring cutting-edge CO2-reduced steel towers and recyclable rotor blades.
Thor’s 1 GW capacity will generate green electricity for over one million households. As RWE breaks ground for its service facilities, the company continues its push towards tripling its global offshore wind capacity to 10 GW by 2030.
