Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a geophysical survey contract for the development of the Dutch Doordewind offshore wind farm zone.
The Doordewind project, led by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), is part of the Dutch Government’s Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 2030, targeting to accelerate the development of offshore wind in the Netherlands.
The wind farm zone is located approximately 77 km off the north coast of The Netherlands and will be the first wind farm to connect to the Eemshaven. The total wind farm area is approximately 580 sq km and is planned to contain a total capacity of 4GW divided over two sites of 2GW each.
Fugro’s work is scheduled to start in April 2024 and will be conducted with the Fugro Pioneer geophysical vessel. Customised digital streamers and processing technology will enable 2D (UUHR) surveys.
geophysical vessel. Customised digital streamers and processing technology will enable 2D (UUHR) surveys.This advanced data acquisition method will enable detailed ground modelling and interpretation of near-surface geology which will assist with the design of the offshore wind farm zone as well as installations. The data will also be used for planning geotechnical investigations.
