Investigations support development of 3GW 100-turbine array
Fugro has concluded geotechnical site investigations for the eastern array of RWE and Masdar’s 3GW Dogger Bank South wind farm off east England.
The geo-data firm deployed five vessels to collect samples from up to 50 metres below the seabed to inform foundation design at locations for turbines and platforms.
The surveys of the sites located over 122km off north-east England commenced in May.
The developers said work had now moved to laboratory testing and the reporting phase to process the data ahead of making design decisions.
A consent decision for the project is due in mid-January.
If approved, construction could start in 2026-27 following a financial investment decision.
