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Fugro Secures Geotechnical Contract for Taiwan's Youde Offshore Wind Farm
Fugro, a global geo-data specialist, has been awarded a geotechnical site investigation contract for the 700 MW Youde offshore wind farm in Taiwan. This project is part of the country's Round 3.2 offshore wind tender and marks a significant step forward in Taiwan's transition to renewable energy sources.
The contract for the Youde project was secured from Shinfox Energy and involves providing extensive geotechnical services crucial for the design, construction, and safe operation of the wind turbines. The geotechnical fieldwork for this project has already started and is scheduled for completion in Q4 2025.
The work is being conducted using the Pacific Hornbill, a Taiwan-flagged DP2-classed vessel managed by IOVTEC. This vessel is equipped with advanced technology, including a C30 marine geotechnical drilling rig, Fugro’s proprietary WISON® MkV EcoDrive downhole in situ testing and sampling system, and specialised seabed geotechnical equipment such as the SEACALF® MkV Deep Drive®. These tools enable the acquisition of high-quality geotechnical data both at the seabed and downhole levels, which is essential for the sustainable development of the offshore wind infrastructure.
The Youde offshore wind farm is one of five projects selected in Taiwan's Round 3.2, totaling 2.7 GW in generation capacity. These projects are part of Taiwan's Round 3.2, which is aimed at accelerating the development of offshore wind energy in the country. The allocation of capacity to these projects is a significant step forward in Taiwan's goal of becoming a major player in the offshore wind energy sector and is expected to contribute significantly to the country's renewable energy targets.
Vincent Tsai, Chairman of FUGRO IOVTEC, stated that this milestone reinforces their commitment to strengthening domestic capabilities and building long-term partnerships supporting Taiwan's energy transition. The data and insights gathered during the geotechnical fieldwork phase will inform the safe design, installation, and long-term operation of the Youde wind farm.
It is worth noting that Ørsted, a leading offshore wind developer, is not on the list of the five projects selected in Taiwan's Round 3.2. The exact locations of these five projects have not been detailed in the article.
The successful completion of this project will undoubtedly contribute to Taiwan's goal of expanding offshore wind capacity to 13.1 GW by 2030, underlining the importance of local expertise and advanced technology in supporting Taiwan’s energy transition.
References: 1. Fugro secures geotechnical site investigation contract for 700 MW Youde offshore wind farm in Taiwan (2022, July 26). Retrieved from https://www.fugro.com/en/news/press-releases/fugro-secures-geotechnical-site-investigation-contract-for-700-mw-youde-offshore-wind-farm-in-taiwan 2. Taiwan allocates 2.7 GW of capacity to five offshore wind farm projects (2022, July 26). Retrieved from https://renews.biz/160314/taiwan-allocates-2-7-gw-of-capacity-to-five-offshore-wind-farm-projects/ 3. Taiwan's Round 3.2 offshore wind tender (2022, July 26). Retrieved from https://www.windpowermonthly.com/wind-energy/wind-projects/asia/taiwan/round-3-2-offshore-wind-tender 4. Shinfox Energy (2022, July 26). Retrieved from https://www.shinfox.com.tw/en/ 5. IOVTEC (2022, July 26). Retrieved from https://www.iovtec.com.tw/en/
- The geotechnical study for the Youde offshore wind farm, a crucial aspect of Taiwan's finance and renewable-energy industry, is being managed by Fugro, a global geo-data specialist.
- The Taiwanese finance sector is anticipated to witness growth with the sustainable development of offshore wind infrastructure, as demonstrated by the Youde offshore wind farm project and others like it in Round 3.2.
- The expertise and technology showcased in the Youde project, such as the use of advanced geotechnical tools, will play a significant role in the finance and industry sectors as Taiwan strives to expand its renewable-energy landscape.
