Scope of Work
Categories:
Engineering ConsultancyEnvironmental ServicesGeophysical SurveyGeotechnical SurveyUXO Survey & ClearanceMetocean Assessment
Quantities:142 km submarine cable (interconnector)
Cable Specifications:
TypeHVDC
Purposeinterconnector
Voltage320 kV
Route Length142 km
Source text:
Offshore Cable Corridor ~142 km; design comprises two 320 kV HVDC cables
Contract Details
Award Date:17 Jul 2024
Description
RPS prepared the Environmental Protection Statement (EPS) and supporting technical reports (including a Habitat Regulations Assessment) for the LirlC interconnector. The consultancy defined required marine and landfall survey scopes and specifications (geophysical, geotechnical, UXO investigation, benthic sampling and potential metocean monitoring), identified likely equipment and vessel requirements, and provided estimated survey durations and sampling quantities to inform survey procurement, cable design and consenting.