Fugro Wins UXO Survey Contract for German Offshore Grid Connections

Fugro has been awarded a contract by 50Hertz to deliver unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey, identification and clearance services for the LanWin3 and LanWin6 offshore grid connection projects in the German sector of the North Sea.

By identifying and addressing potential hazards, the work will help 50Hertz prepare the routes for the safe installation of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables connecting offshore wind farms to Germany’s electricity network.

LanWin3 and LanWin6 form part of Germany’s ongoing expansion of its offshore wind energy infrastructure. Once completed, each grid connection is designed to transmit up to 2 GW of offshore wind power, providing a combined transmission capacity of 4 GW and helping bring more renewable electricity from the North Sea into the national grid to build energy security and meet climate targets.

With an estimated 1.3 million tonnes of unexploded munitions remaining in marine environments worldwide, thorough UXO survey and clearance activities play a critical role in enabling the safe development of offshore infrastructure.

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