Atkins is providing technical support to EDF Energy Renewables during construction of the 41.5MW Blyth offshore wind demo 6km off the coast of Northumberland.
The engineering company has already reviewed designs, carried out risk management services and technical assurance reviews for the project.
Atkins project manager for the UK and Europe energy business Faisal Razzaq said: “This project has been a great opportunity for Atkins to show that we can do more than just foundation design.
From just a single person originally seconded into the client’s office, we now have had a large team working on this project drawing in expertise from around the energy business.”
The gravity base foundations were designed and built by BAM-Nuttall group on the Tyne, and will be floated out to site, then sunk in position with ballast comprising water and sand, said Atkins.
The foundations will support five MHI Vestas 8.3MW turbines.
Image: MHI Vestas
Atkins adds to Blyth role
Technical support widens as 41.5MW demo moves into construction phase
By EBS