Fugro, which operates in the field of geographic data, has received a new contract from the Danish company Cadeler to conduct post-installation underwater inspections for the East Anglia Two offshore wind project located in the North Sea off the coast of England. This project, with a capacity of 960 megawatts, is being developed by ScottishPower Renewables, part of the Spanish energy group Iberdrola.
Contract Details and Timeline
The work related to this contract, which is set to begin in early 2027, includes the inspection of 64 monopile foundation installation sites for this project. Fugro will utilize its remotely operated vehicle named FCV 600 to inspect the foundations after installation.
The purpose of these inspections is to verify installation quality, ensure that the foundations meet design requirements, and collect underwater data to support long-term integrity.
Cadeler's Involvement in the Project
Cadeler is responsible for the transportation and installation of both foundations and turbines in the East Anglia Two project, with contract values amounting to approximately 360 to 382 million euros (405 to 430 million dollars). The company will utilize its new A-class vessel named Wind Ace for this project, which is expected to install 64 Siemens Gamesa turbines with a capacity of 15 megawatts each.
Fugro is also assisting Cadeler in the Hornsea Three offshore wind project being developed by Ørsted. In this project, specialists aboard the installation vessel Wind Ally are providing positioning and construction services for 197 monopile foundations. This work includes the use of Fugro's InclinoCam technology to monitor the deviation, tilt, and vertical alignment of the foundations during installation.
The new contract for Fugro comes as Cadeler is expanding its role in major offshore wind developments in the UK. Recently, this Danish contractor signed a separate contract for turbine installation in the Dogger Bank C project, where its new A-class vessel, Wind Apex, is expected to be operational in the third quarter of 2027.
Outlook for the East Anglia Two Project
The East Anglia Two project is located approximately 33 kilometers off the coast of Suffolk and is expected to be commercially operational by late 2028. This project is part of efforts to increase renewable energy production capacity in the UK and could help reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
