European Energy ‘s three specialized vessels are operating off the Danish coast to conduct geophysical surveys in the area where the Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm will be installed. The facility will have a capacity of 240 megawatts and is scheduled to begin operations in mid-2029.
Underwater research as a basis for structural design
The vessels perform detailed measurements of the shape and composition of the seabed, providing information for the design of wind turbine foundations and the planning of submarine cable laying . This geophysical analysis will ensure a solid and efficient location for the wind turbines, while optimizing their environmental impact.
Geophysical surveys play a crucial role in the development of offshore wind projects. They provide us with information on the structure of the seabed and allow us to plan construction with maximum precision and minimal impact on the marine environment.
Andreas Karhula Lauridsen, Vice President and Head of Offshore Wind Energy at European Energy.
The ships will use the ports of Kerteminde and Nyborg as bases until the investigations are completed, scheduled for August. The results will then be analyzed to refine project planning. In addition to measurements from the sea, land-based drone flights have been scheduled to complete the data collection.
Upon completion of this project, the same vessels will be deployed on the Lillebælt Syd project , a wind farm planned between Sønderborg and Assens, whose seabed surveys will begin at the end of April.
The Jammerland offshore wind farm
The wind power plant is being developed by TotalEnergies , which owns 85% of the project, along with European Energy, which holds a 15% stake. Both companies are committed to wind power as a key element in achieving the region’s climate goals.
This project involves 16 wind turbines, each 256 meters tall and with an individual capacity of 15 MW. The installation permit was granted in December 2024, and construction is scheduled to begin in 2027.
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