Engie Fabricom has secured a contract with an offshore wind player to analyse the performance of over 50 wind turbine monopile foundations.
The contract with the undisclosed client comprises complete cathodic protection and pH monitoring of the internal water within each monopile at an offshore wind farm off the east coast of England.
Engie Fabricom has completed “numerous” cathodic protection projects for various wind farm operators across the UK, to reduce corrosion of these structures.
The contract will involve the company’s technicians and onshore team using specialist monitoring equipment that will be lowered into each monopile’s foundation internal water.
The team will then analyse the measurements and issue a detailed report outlining a series of recommendations to its offshore wind client which will be underpinned by the DNV specification for cathodic protection.
Engie Fabricom chief executive Richard Webster said: “We are delighted to have secured this contract with one of the UK’s largest offshore wind companies.
“Engie Fabricom prides itself on having over 10 years’ experience in offshore wind engineering and, as such, during this time we have developed our own unique turnkey solutions in response to the challenges faced in the sector.
“This enables us to provide our clients with assurance and certainty that they are dealing with a company that will support them with identifying issues and increasing the safety and operations of their operations. And we do so, without ever compromising on safety, quality or efficiency.
“Through providing responsive and effective solutions, Engie Fabricom is our client’s partner of choice.”
The company will also complete comprehensive external foundation inspections for the offshore wind provider including boat landings, ladders, and platforms to investigate any potential structural or coating issues.
The inspections will be carried out in tandem with the cathodic protection and pH monitoring works.