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DONG ENERGY – GUNFLEET SANDS PROJECT


DONG Energy is one of Northern Europe’s leading energy groups. The company was recently formed through a merger of Danish Oil and Natural Gas and the major power utilities in Denmark. The company employs more than 5000 people, and is a fully integrated energy company with activities in oil and gas exploration and production, electricity production, energy distribution and research and development activities.

With more than 30 years experience in the wind power industry, DONG Energy is one of the leading offshore wind developers in the UK. The company are currently generating 180MW from offshore wind in the UK with consent to generate an additional 1730MW.

The Gunfleet Sands project is located approximately 7km south-east of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The project consists of 48 turbines, each with a capacity of 3.6MW, giving a total capacity of 172MW.

Client Objectives
To prepare and implement a proactive communications strategy to ensure effective communication between DONG Energy and all relevant stakeholders. To identify any potential issues and deal with them as swiftly and effectively as possible.

Client Brief
Produce, maintain and implement a detailed communications plan during the construction and commissioning phase, including liaison with both local project team and corporate HQ in Denmark

Deliverables to client



Production, maintenance and implementation of detailed communications plan
Design and production of exhibition material
Design and organisation of stakeholder seminars
Stakeholder liaison and lobbying
Coordination of consultation with local and national stakeholders
National and regional press, radio and television monitoring
Creation and maintenance of secure online database of
media articles
Project media spokesperson
Project progress photography and video footage acquisition
Design, production and distribution of project newsletters
Design, production and analysis of questionnaires