Fugro, a company specialized in geodata, has completed the first phase of detailed geotechnical investigations detailed at Dogger Bank South East (DBS East), a key section of the offshore wind farm located off the northeast coast of the United Kingdom.
Work began in May aboard the Fugro Revelation, which concluded its operations at the site on July 13. This first phase included drilling and sampling of the marine subsoil to analyze the geotechnical conditions necessary for the design of wind turbine and substation foundations.
Next stage of geotechnical studies for Fugro
In the coming weeks, Fugro will continue with the next phase of detailed studies using the RS Alegranza and Fugro Scout vessels, whose operations are scheduled to extend through September or October. These vessels will carry out complementary activities focused on the geomechanical behavior of the terrain and the export cable route.
Fugro had already worked in previous phases at both sites of Dogger Bank South (DBS East and DBS West), where he conducted geophysical preliminary geophysical geophysical surveys, surficial geotechnical analysis and route assessments for energy export infrastructure.
RWE and Masdar drive Dogger Bank South project forward
The current contract was awarded to Fugro by developers RWE and Masdar, key partners in the planning of this wind farm that aims to supply up to 3 GW of clean energy through phases DBS East and DBS West. The company has been selected to provide critical geotechnical data to support design and engineering decisions.
The UK Planning Inspectorate has now completed its six-month assessment of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) linked to Dogger Bank South. The final report with recommendations will be submitted to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in the next three months, with a consent decision expected in half a year’s time.
If consent is granted and a positive financial investment decision (FID) is made, construction of the wind farm could begin between 2026 and 2027. This mega-project represents an essential component of the UK’s strategy to achieve net zero emissions targets and long-term energy security.
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Source: OffshoreWIND.biz
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