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DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has signed a two-year agreement with Kolon Global Corporation, South Korea’s leading wind power company, to deliver owner’s engineering services for the 400 MW Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Power Project in Jeollanam-do. With an estimated investment of KRW 2.6 trillion, the project ranks among the largest offshore wind developments in South Korea to date.
The project is being developed by Korea Western Power Corporation and Jeonnam Development Corporation, both public sector entities, in partnership with Kolon Global, which brings decades of expertise in onshore wind and EPC projects to its first large-scale offshore venture. Kolon Global also plans to introduce a community participation model to foster local support and ensure long-term shared benefits with residents of Wando.
Under the contract, DNV will provide a wide range of technical advisory services, with a focus on turbine selection—one of the most critical early decisions in offshore wind. The scope also includes project management support, tender preparation, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation. “This project is a landmark for Korea’s offshore wind ambitions—not just in scale, but in the way it brings public and private actors together with active community participation,” said Young Hee Moon, Korea Manager for Renewables, Energy Systems at DNV. “By supporting technical advisory services, we’re helping to embed robust risk management practices from the outset, particularly in turbine selection, where early decisions can define long-term project success.” The partnership also reflects a step-change in scale and ambition: from earlier onshore wind collaborations to a complex, large-scale offshore development, underscoring DNV’s ability to support projects of all sizes, across all segments of the wind industry.
Brice Le Gallo, Vice President and Director for Asia Pacific, Energy Systems at DNV, added: “This collaboration reflects DNV’s continued commitment to advancing Korea’s offshore wind sector with deep local insight and global engineering expertise. Our involvement in Wando Jangbogo shows how strategic technical advisory can unlock project value early. By guiding turbine selection, managing tenders, and supporting negotiations, we’re helping developers align technical decisions with long-term commercial performance.”
Sang-man Lee, Vice President of Wind Power, Infrastructure Division, Kolon Global, added: “Partnering with DNV on the Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Farm reinforces our commitment to delivering technically sound, future-ready renewable energy projects. As we expand into offshore wind, it’s essential to work with an advisor who understands both international best practices and Korea’s regulatory and market dynamics. DNV brings that dual perspective, and together we’re building a foundation for resilient project execution and sustainable growth in Korea’s offshore wind sector.”
