Kopenhagen,  Fugro hat mit einer detaillierten Untersuchung vor dem Bau begonnen – einschließlich der Lokalisierung potenzieller Blindgänger

• Vermessungsergebnisse helfen bei der Definition der endgültigen Kabelrouten und Turbinenstandorte
• Thor wird mehr als eine Million dänische Haushalte mit grünem Strom versorgen

(WK-intern) – RWE hat mit einer geophysikalischen Untersuchung vor der dänischen Westküste begonnen.

Bis zu drei Vermessungsschiffe werden eingesetzt, um etwa 34 Kilometer vor der Küste von Thorsminde eine detaillierte Untersuchung vor dem Bau durchzuführen, einschließlich der Suche nach nicht explodierten Kampfmitteln (UXO).

Die erfassten Daten sind wichtig und werden die Kabeltrassen und die genauen Turbinenstandorte für den Offshore-Windpark Thor von RWE definieren. Um diese Arbeiten abzuschließen, hat RWE Fugro beauftragt, einen weltweit führenden Geodatenspezialisten, der bereits im Jahr 2022 eine umfassende geotechnische Standortuntersuchung für Thor durchgeführt hat.

Günther Fenle, Projektleiter Offshore-Windpark Thor, RWE Offshore Wind: „Wir freuen uns darauf, die von Fugro gesammelten Daten zu nutzen, um das Layout des Windparks fertigzustellen und die Routen für die Inter-Array- und Exportkabel festzulegen.“ Dies ist ein wichtiger Schritt hin zum Beginn der Bauarbeiten auf See im Jahr 2025.“

Marc Kebbel, Service Line Director für Hydrographie und Kabeltrassenvermessungen bei Fugro: „Wir verwenden eine breite Palette von Vermessungstechniken, darunter geophysikalische Offshore- und Nearshore-Standardvermessungstechniken und UXO-Vermessungstechniken, eine seismische Landbrechungsuntersuchung und nicht zuletzt Fugros Rapid Airborne Multibeam Mapping System (RAMMS) zur umfassenden Kartierung des flachen Bereichs und des Strandes in der Übergangszone.“ Die UXO-Kampagne für RWEs Offshore-Windpark Thor läuft bis Dezember 2023. „Die metozeanischen Herausforderungen, die Thors exponierter Offshore-Standort mit sich bringt, wie hohe Wellen und starker Wind im Herbst und Winter, erhöhen die Komplexität zusätzlich.“ „Unsere kontinuierliche Zusammenarbeit mit RWE stärkt unsere Position als vertrauenswürdiger Partner bei der Entwicklung sauberer Energielösungen“, fügte Marc Kebbel hinzu.

Mit einer geplanten Leistung von 1.000 Megawatt (MW) wird Thor der bislang größte Offshore-Windpark Dänemarks sein. Nach der vollständigen Inbetriebnahme, die spätestens im Jahr 2027 erfolgen soll, wäre Thor in der Lage, genug grünen Strom zu produzieren, um umgerechnet mehr als eine Million dänische Haushalte zu versorgen.

RWE ist ein führender Global Player bei erneuerbaren Energien und weltweit die Nummer 2 bei Offshore-Windenergie. Das Thor-Projekt wird dazu beitragen, das Ziel des Unternehmens zu unterstützen, seine globale Offshore-Windkapazität bis 2030 von 3,3 auf 8 Gigawatt zu steigern. RWE ist bereits am dänischen Offshore-Windpark Rødsand 2 beteiligt, der südlich der dänischen Insel Lolland liegt, etwa 10 Gigawatt Kilometer südöstlich von Rødbyhavn. Der Windpark verfügt über eine installierte Leistung von 207 MW (RWE-Anteil: 20 %) und ist seit 2010 in Betrieb.

Weitere Informationen zum Offshore-Projekt Thor finden Sie unter: thor.rwe.com

Thor: RWE appoints Fugro to start geophysical survey for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm

• Fugro has commenced a detailed pre-construction survey – including locating potential unexploded ordnance
• Survey results to help define the final cable routes and turbine locations
• Thor will supply green electricity for more than one million Danish households

RWE has commenced a geophysical survey off the Danish west coast. Up to three survey vessels will be deployed to carry out a detailed pre-construction survey including a search for unexploded ordnance (UXO) approximately 34 kilometres off the coast of Thorsminde. The data acquired is important and will define the cable routes and exact turbine locations for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm. To complete this work RWE has appointed Fugro, a global leading geo-data specialist, which already conducted a comprehensive geotechnical site investigation for Thor in 2022.

Günther Fenle, Project Director Thor Offshore Wind Farm, RWE Offshore Wind: “We are looking forward to using the data collected by Fugro to finalise the layout of the wind farm and to determine the routes for the inter-array and export cables. This is an important step towards the start of the construction works at sea in 2025.”

Marc Kebbel, Fugro’s Service Line Director of Hydrography and Cable Route Surveys: “We are using a wide range of survey techniques, comprising offshore and nearshore standard geophysical and UXO surveys techniques, a seismic land refraction survey, and last but not least, Fugro’s rapid airborne multibeam mapping system (RAMMS) for comprehensive mapping of the shallow area and beach in the transition zone.” The UXO campaign for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm will run until December 2023. “The metocean challenges posed by Thor’s exposed offshore location, such as high waves and strong wind in autumn and winter are adding to the complexity. Our ongoing collaboration with RWE reinforces our position as a trusted partner in the development of clean energy solutions”, added Marc Kebbel.

With a planned capacity of 1,000 megawatts (MW) Thor will be Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. Once fully operational, which is planned to be no later than 2027, Thor would be capable of producing enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of more than one million Danish households.

RWE is a leading global player in renewables and number 2 worldwide in offshore wind. The Thor project will help to support the company’s goal to grow its global offshore wind capacity from 3.3 to 8 gigawatts by 2030. RWE is already involved in the Danish Rødsand 2 offshore wind farm, which is located south of the Danish island Lolland, approximately 10 kilometres southeast of Rødbyhavn. The wind farm has an installed capacity of 207 MW (RWE share: 20%) and has been in operation since 2010.

Fugro

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full lifecycle. Employing approximately 10,000 talented people in 57 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy, infrastructure and water industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2022, revenue amounted to EUR 1.8 billion. Fugro is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

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