Fugro to deliver geotech investigations for Scottish floating wind farm

Fugro, a leading global geotechnical service provider, has been contracted to deliver geotechnical investigations for a floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland.

The wind farm, which is set to become the world’s largest, will be located in the Moray Firth, an area of turbulent waters off the north-east coast of Scotland.

Fugro will be responsible for undertaking a range of geotechnical investigations to support the design, installation and operation of the wind farm. This will include the collection of data on the seafloor and sub-seabed conditions, as well as the geotechnical assessment of the potential foundation designs.

The wind farm is expected to be operational by 2022 and will have a capacity of 1.2 gigawatts. It is estimated that the project will generate enough electricity to power nearly 1 million homes.

Fugro is well-placed to deliver these geotechnical investigations, thanks to its extensive experience in marine geotechnical surveys and its strong presence in the Scottish energy sector. It has previous experience of undertaking geotechnical surveys for offshore wind farms in the region, including the Beatrice Windfarm Development off the coast of the Moray Firth.

The company will use its cutting-edge survey techniques and technologies to collect data on the seafloor and sub-seabed conditions, enabling it to assess the suitability of the proposed foundation designs for the wind farm. This data will also be used to inform the design and installation of the turbines, as well as to assess the potential impacts on the marine environment.

Fugro’s survey team will be supported by a number of specialist geotechnical engineers, who will analyse the data collected and provide recommendations on the best solutions for the project.

Fugro is committed to helping the industry achieve its renewable energy goals and is proud to be involved in this pioneering project. The company is confident that its extensive experience, cutting-edge technology and specialist knowledge will enable it to deliver the successful geotechnical investigations required for the world’s largest floating windfarm.

Fugro has been contracted to carry out geotechnical investigations for a large-scale floating windfarm in the Moray Firth off the coast of Scotland. The wind farm, which has a capacity of 1.2 gigawatts, is expected to be operational by 2022 and could generate enough electricity to power nearly 1 million homes.

Fugro will use its extensive experience, cutting-edge survey techniques and technologies to collect data on the seafloor and sub-seabed conditions to assess the suitability of the proposed foundation designs for the wind farm. The data will also be used to inform the design and installation of the turbines, as well as to assess potential environmental impacts. The company’s survey team will be backed up by specialist geotechnical engineers, who will analyse the data collected and provide recommendations on the best solutions for the project.

Fugro is confident that its deep knowledge of the region and its experience in marine geotechnical surveys, combined with its cutting-edge technologies, will enable it to deliver successful geotechnical investigations for the world’s largest floating wind farm. The company is proud to be involved in this pioneering project and is committed to helping the industry meet its renewable energy goals.

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Fugro to deliver geotech investigations for Scottish floating wind farm

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