Public review opens for major offshore wind energy project in Eemshaven
Residents near Eemshaven can now review and comment on plans for the Net op Zee Doordewind project, a key step in expanding offshore wind energy. The project’s environmental impact assessment is open for feedback until April 30, with public meetings scheduled in April.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Net op Zee Doordewind |
| Location | Eemshaven (offshore and onshore) |
| Components | Offshore/onshore cables, offshore platforms, converter stations |
| Review Period | March 20 – April 30, 2026 |
| Public Meetings | Usquert (April 1), Schiermonnikoog (April 8) |
| Feedback Submission | RVO Website |
| Project Lead | TenneT (grid operator) & Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy |
| Focus Areas for Assessment | Nature, soil, living environment |
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy oversees energy infrastructure projects to meet national climate goals, while TenneT, the national grid operator, is responsible for ensuring reliable energy transmission. This project is part of the broader effort to expand offshore wind capacity and integrate renewable energy into the Dutch grid.
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TenneT takes next step in Net op Zee Doordewind
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and grid operator TenneT are collaborating on the installation of offshore and onshore cables, offshore platforms, and converter stations in the Eemshaven. These components together form the Net op Zee project.
Draft environmental impact assessment plan available
A new document is now available for review as part of the project: the draft environmental impact assessment plan, officially titled the draft Notitie Reikwijdte en Detailniveau (Scope and Detail Level Report).
The document outlines which topics will be studied, such as nature, soil, and living environment, as well as how these investigations will be conducted. The findings from these studies will later determine whether the project can proceed.
The document is available for review from March 20 to April 30, 2026. Feedback can be submitted via the website of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) by post or telephone.
Also available on the same website is the Participation Plan, which explains how residents can get involved.
Information evenings in April
- UsquertWednesday, April 1, 2026, 19:30 - 21:30Dorpshuis Usquert, Schoolstraat 3
- SchiermonnikoogWednesday, April 8, 2026, 19:30 - 21:30Dorpshuis Ons Centrum, Torenstreek 18A
More information
Documents and feedback options are available on the RVO website.
Project details can be found on the TenneT website.