Marine survey services provider, EGS, has been appointed by the partners behind the Muir Mhor floating offshore wind farm to conduct geophysical and environmental site investigations for the project. EGS will survey an area of approximately 200 square kilometers for the wind farm, in addition to a 100 square kilometer corridor for the offshore export cable, once the point of landfall has been identified.
Preliminary surveys are set to begin in April 2023 and will continue into the summer, with key stakeholders already engaged to ensure safe and efficient execution. The results from EGS's investigations will inform the project's geotechnical approach and aid in the acceleration of the consent applications.
Fred. Olsen Seawind and Vattenfall, the partners developing the Muir Mhor floating offshore wind farm, secured the seabed rights for the site in the E2 plan option area of the January 2022 ScotWind auction.
David Hinshelwood, Project Director for Muir Mhor, said: “We are delighted to have appointed EGS to the Muir Mhor consulting team. To get these essential surveys underway in a matter of weeks will be fantastic progress for the project.
“With over four decades of experience in the survey market, EGS have an extensive track record in supporting offshore renewables developments. Their geophysical and environmental work will be hugely instrumental to site characterisation, future design and engineering works, as well as the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
“I look forward to working with EGS to progress the Muir Mhor floating offshore project, which will lead the energy transition and secure Scotland's energy future while delivering tangible benefits for the local and national economy. “
Deborah Jenkins, Managing Director at EGS International, added: “We are very pleased to have been selected by the Muir Mhor offshore wind farm team for this project and are excited to be working off the north-east coast of Scotland this spring.
“We look forward to using our expertise to contribute to the early stages of the planning and development of this wind farm, focusing on safe operations and producing high-quality results for our client. We are looking forward to the opportunity of working with the Muir Mhor team and supporting the wind farm through its full lifecycle.”
