Next Geosolutions announced the award of a new contract by Dutch operator TenneT TSO B.V. to conduct marine surveys in the North Sea. The agreement is valued at approximately €9 million and will focus on the Voordelta – Nederwiek 3 offshore wind area, one of the projects included in TenneT’s 2030 Roadmap.
The Italian company, specializing in marine geoscience services and offshore construction support, will conduct research aimed at assessing the technical feasibility of the cable corridor that will connect the wind farm to the onshore facilities in the Netherlands.
Geophysical and geotechnical characterization for offshore cables
The planned activities include geophysical and geotechnical studies along the submarine cable export route. To this end, NextGeo will acquire and process data for mapping the seabed and characterizing the subsurface.
The technical scope also includes deep sampling up to 40 meters to analyze the geotechnical conditions of the underwater terrain. The contract also covers the detection of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other obstacles that could affect the installation of the offshore electrical infrastructure.
The company indicated that operations will take place in both coastal and tidal areas within the Voordelta – Nederwiek 3 project. Activities are expected to conclude during the third quarter of 2026.
TenneT accelerates the expansion of the European offshore network
The project is part of TenneT’s offshore electricity grid expansion program in Europe, designed to support the growth of offshore wind energy. The infrastructure aims to facilitate new electrical connections capable of transporting renewable energy from offshore wind farms to the mainland.
Valentina De Rienzo, commercial director of Next Geosolutions, noted that the contract strengthens the company’s image as a specialized provider of marine studies for offshore energy infrastructure.
According to the executive, the collaboration with TenneT reflects the European operator’s confidence in the group’s technical capabilities and integrated approach to working in complex North Sea environments.
Demand for offshore wind energy services is growing
The award comes amid a rapid expansion of offshore wind projects in Europe, where power operators and developers are increasing investments in underwater infrastructure and energy export connections.
The North Sea continues to establish itself as one of the main centers for offshore wind development on the continent due to the growing demand for renewable energy and European energy decarbonization plans.
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