Fugro has been chosen to deliver site characterisation surveys for an offshore wind project that a consortium comprising RWE, Mitsui & Co and Osaka Gas is developing off Japan.
The site is off the coast of the Japanese cities of Murakami and Tainai, in the Niigate Prefecture.
Fugro’s geo-data will contribute to the detailed design of future turbine foundations and cable routes.
The fieldwork is being performed from Fugro jack-up platform Amber jack and two of Fugro’s vessels the Equator and the Mariner.
All are equipped with Fugro-owned geophysical, geotechnical and positioning systems, which will acquire geo-data to enable the detailed design of turbine foundations and cable routes.
Jerry Paisley, Fugro’s Regional Sales Director, said: “Fugro has been established in Japan for more than 30 years, and RWE is a key global client of ours.
“So we’re pleased that RWE, Mitsui & Co., and Osaka Gas have chosen us to deliver this important Japanese wind farm project, which will contribute to the country’s commitment to expand offshore wind capacity as part of its goal to be carbon neutral by 2050.”