全球领先的可再生能源公司 RWE 和阿联酋清洁能源领导者阿布扎比未来能源公司（马斯达尔）已委托 TGS 和 Fugro 对拟建的多格滩南岸 (DBS) 海上风电场东阵列进行详细的海底地球物理和岩土工程勘测。

这些现场调查将加强对距离英格兰东北海岸 122 多公里的场址海床条件的了解。TGS 于 4 月开始调查，获取超高分辨率地震数据以评估涡轮机位置的海底地形。5 月，地理数据专家 Fugro 将使用静力触探测试 (CPT) 和取样钻孔检查拟建 100 台风力涡轮机场址、阵列间电缆路线沿线和平台地基的海床地下地面条件。

DBS海上风电场开发项目经理Colin McAllister表示：“今年对东部风电场的现场勘测以2024年在西部风电场完成的类似工作为基础。这些勘测的详细程度对于为每个地点制定最有效的地基设计至关重要。DBS项目是重要的基础设施项目，有望为300万户家庭提供电力。”

TGS新能源解决方案执行副总裁Will Ashby表示：“我们很高兴能够通过在DBS东部风电场现场提供高质量的地球物理采集、成像和解释来支持莱茵集团和马斯达尔。这项工作对于最大限度地减少地质灾害，并确保在英国最具战略意义的海上风电区之一安全高效地实施项目至关重要。我们丰富的数据能力将有助于降低开发风险，并支持这一重要可再生能源项目的高效规划。”

辉固公司欧洲和非洲海洋场地特性区域业务线总监约翰·滕·胡普 (John ten Hoope) 表示：“我们很荣幸能够为 DBS 海上风电场贡献一份力量，为东侧阵列提供岩土工程勘测。我们之前对 DBS 场地进行的初步和详细勘测，使我们对极具挑战性的地面条件有了前所未有的了解。我们将利用我们在 CPT 和钻孔取样方面的专业知识，全面了解海床情况，这对于安全高效地设计风电场地基至关重要。我们期待继续推进这一重要项目，它将在推进英国可再生能源目标和为数百万家庭提供更清洁能源方面发挥关键作用。”

DBS 由两个海上风电场组成，预计总装机容量为 3 吉瓦。莱茵集团 (RWE) 领导这两个 DBS 项目，代表合作伙伴 RWE 和马斯达尔 (Masdar) 负责监督开发、建设和运营。

这些项目装机容量为3吉瓦，是英国目前最强大的海上风电场，目前正在推进国家重大基础设施项目（NSIP）的规划流程，预计将于今年年底前获得许可决定。如果获得批准，并根据财务投资决策（FID）进行建设，预计将于2026/27年开始建设。

RWE, a global leader in renewable energy, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, have engaged TGS and Fugro to conduct detailed seabed geophysical and geotechnical surveys for the eastern array of the proposed Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms.

These site investigations will enhance understanding of the seabed conditions of the sites which are over 122 km off the northeast coast of England. TGS began surveys in April, acquiring ultra-high-resolution seismic data to assess the subsea terrain at turbine locations. In May, Geo-data specialist Fugro will examine ground conditions beneath the seabed at the proposed sites of 100 wind turbines, along the inter-array cable routes and at platform foundations using cone penetration tests (CPTs) and sampling boreholes.

Colin McAllister, Development Project Manager for DBS offshore wind farms, stated: “This year’s site investigation at the eastern array builds upon similar work completed at the western array in 2024. The level of detail obtained from these surveys is crucial in developing the most effective foundation designs for each location. The DBS projects are critical infrastructure projects and have the potential to supply 3 million homes.”

Will Ashby, EVP of New Energy Solutions at TGS, said: “We are pleased to support the RWE and Masdar through the delivery of high-quality geophysical acquisition, imaging and interpretation at the array site of DBS East. This work is critical to minimize geohazards, and ensure safe and efficient project execution in one of the most strategically important offshore wind zones in the UK. Our data-rich capabilities will help de-risk development and support efficient planning of this important renewable energy project."

John ten Hoope, Fugro’s Regional Business Line Director for Marine Site Characterisation in Europe and Africa, said: "We’re proud to contribute to the DBS offshore wind farms by providing geotechnical surveys for the eastern array. Our previous preliminary and detailed investigations of the DBS site have given us unparalleled knowledge of the challenging ground conditions. Using our expertise in CPTs and borehole sampling, we will provide a comprehensive understanding of the seabed, which is essential for the safe and efficient design of wind farm foundations. We look forward to continuing our work on this significant project, which will play a crucial role in advancing the UK's renewable energy goals and providing cleaner energy for millions of homes."

DBS consists of two offshore wind farms with an estimated combined capacity of 3GW. RWE leads both DBS projects, overseeing development, construction, and operations on behalf of partners RWE and Masdar.

At 3GW, these projects are the UK's most powerful offshore wind farms advancing through the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) planning process, with a consent decision anticipated by the end of the year. If approved, and following a Financial Investment Decision (FID), construction could commence in 2026/27.