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Minor progress or informational
On 14 January 2026 RWE announced a long-term partnership with KKR to jointly develop, construct and operate the Norfolk Vanguard East offshore wind project (and its sister project Norfolk Vanguard West). Under the agreement, KKR will acquire a 50% equity stake in each project; closing of the equity transfer is subject to customary approvals and expected in summer 2026, with RWE retaining 50% and continuing to lead development, construction and operation. The partnership announcement coincided with RWE securing a 20-year UK Contract for Difference for Norfolk Vanguard East in AR7 at a strike price of £91.20/MWh (2024 prices, inflation-indexed), and is intended to combine KKR's investment capabilities in large-scale infrastructure with RWE's offshore-wind delivery track record. Commissioning of Norfolk Vanguard East is expected in 2030 per the same RWE press release.