GEOxyz

GEOxyz BVBA was awarded a contract by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) to perform geophysical survey work within the IJmuiden Ver offshore wind zone in the Dutch North Sea. The assignment covered geophysical investigations to acquire seabed and sub-seabed information that the Dutch authorities intended to make available to prospective bidders for future offshore wind farm permits within the zone, which includes the IJmuiden Ver Gamma-B site. The scope of work included collecting and interpreting geophysical data to improve understanding of bathymetry, morphology, and local geology across the surveyed area. In addition to general site characterisation, the survey aimed to support identification of objects and potential obstructions on the seabed within designated wind farm sites. The deliverables were intended to provide suitable inputs for subsequent geotechnical investigation planning and to help progress design and installation planning for offshore wind farms, explicitly including considerations relevant to foundations and infield (array) cabling. The contract was reported to be valued at around EUR 4.2 million. Fieldwork was scheduled to start in spring/summer 2020, with completion expected by April 2021.