Seabed surveys underway for Danish offshore wind park
TotalEnergies and European Energy have begun seabed surveys around the future site of the Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm, which lies between Kerteminde on Funen and Kalundborg on Zealand, Denmark. Set to deliver 240MW of power, the wind farm will provide clean energy to over 240,000 European households once it is completed in 2029.
The survey is being conducted by three vessels, which will gather crucial seabed data in areas designated for the wind farm. These surveys will offer a comprehensive understanding of the seabed’s topography, geological structure and overall condition. This geophysical information is key to ensuring the proper design of wind turbine foundations, the planning of cable routes and the safe installation of equipment, all contributing to the stability and reliability of the wind farm.
“Geophysical surveys play a crucial role in the development of offshore wind projects. They provide us with insight into the seabed’s structure and ensure that we can plan construction with the highest precision and minimal impact on the marine environment,” said Andreas Karhula Lauridsen, vice president and head of offshore wind at European Energy.
The three vessels will dock in Kerteminde and Nyborg on Funen, using these ports as their base until the surveys are completed in August. The results will then be analysed to support the further planning of the offshore wind farms. The same vessels will be used for geophysical surveys for the Lillebælt Syd wind farm, located between Sønderborg and Assens.
The vessels provided by GEOxyz stand at the forefront of the industry, showcasing the latest technology. One of these ships will be staffed around the clock, with a dedicated team of 24 crew members on board every day for a full five-month period. In addition to vessel-based surveys, drone flights from the coast will also be conducted to gather further data.
