On 05 February 2026, TenneT marked the first steel cut for the Nederwiek 2 offshore platform, signalling the formal start of construction. The project is the third under the GE Vernova–Seatrium consortium within TenneT’s 2 GW programme in the Netherlands.

The steel-cutting milestone was observed at two shipyards in Singapore and Indonesia, where the consortium is working with TenneT on Nederwiek 2. Project director Michiel Cadenau described the event as “another important milestone” and said 2026 is expected to be busier than last year, with three platforms of the 2 GW design now under construction. He added that the parties are continuing their collaboration.

TenneT noted that the first 2 GW project, IJmuiden Ver Beta, began construction on 11 September 2024. The second project is IJmuiden Ver Gamma, where the first steel was cut on 14 May 2025.

The 2 GW platforms are intended to collect generated wind energy and transport it to the coast. The green electricity is supplied to millions of customers in the Netherlands and parts of Europe. TenneT is expected to commission the first platform, IJmuiden Ver Beta, in 2029, with more 2 GW platforms, including Nederwiek 2, to follow in the years thereafter.