Floating offshore wind
A new technology, a new industry, new challenges and opportunities
Floating offshore wind will open up markets where fixed offshore wind is unsuitable, and make a major contribution to the world's energy transition goals.
As offshore wind heads into a new era, °ÄÃÅÐþ»úͼ consultants are already working on major floating wind projects. We're drawing on our broad range of expertise to support our clients and help shape the industry's future.
With that in mind, we asked our experts for their thoughts on the keyÌýareas for investors, developers and operators to consider. Find out what they had to say below.
How floating offshore wind will change the world
A look at the markets and the size of the opportunity for this exciting new technology.
Deal Advisory: helping deals go smoothly
If you are planning to invest in floating offshore wind, how would you approach the investment? What questions should you ask? °ÄÃÅÐþ»úͼ' Deal Advisory team are technical and commercial due diligence specialists who support clients to understand and assess investment risks. Read this article for some of their views on the market outlook for floating offshore wind.
7 challenges for floating offshore wind consenting
As the industry evolves, there will be a steep learning curve for developers and regulators alike. To learn more about consenting (AKA permitting or approvals) floating wind development, read comments from some of our team. These include why previous experience in deep water – for example, from oil and gas projects – will prove invaluable at the consenting stage, alongside experience from fixed foundation offshore wind.
UXO surveys for floating offshore wind: a short guide
°ÄÃÅÐþ»úͼ’ UXO Marine team work with clients to assess the risks from UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) to their project sites prior to construction. For offshore wind development, they support wind farm developers, cable installation contractors and transmission system operators. Take a look at the infographics on this page to learn about some key UXO assessment considerations for the floating offshore wind sector.Ìý
Understanding potential impacts to marine mammals
Floating offshore wind looks set to develop rapidly, but it’s still in its early stages. What questions should the industry be asking around marine mammal impact assessment?Ìý°ÄÃÅÐþ»úͼ consultant Dr Tessa McGarry discusses entanglement risk and other marine mammal impact assessments that may be needed for floating offshore wind.
Spotlight on site investigation surveys
What’s involved in scoping a site for a floating offshore wind project and why? And what issues must the industry consider going forward? Find out about this crucial stage from one of °ÄÃÅÐþ»úͼ' Technical Directors, who specialises in site surveys and investigations.
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Get in touch
°ÄÃÅÐþ»úͼ supports floating offshore wind projects from the early stages, deploying our connected skills and expertise so that we can walk our clients right through asset development.
If you would like to find out more about °ÄÃÅÐþ»úͼ support, please contact Alun Williams, Global Offshore Renewables Director, to discuss your needs orÌýquestions, or complete the form below.