Fugro has secured a seven-year framework agreement with Irish transmission system operator (TSO) EirGrid to perform surveys for a project that will develop offshore electricity substations and export cable routes to connect Ireland’s future offshore wind farms on the south coast to the national grid.

For the Powering Up Offshore – South Coast project, Fugro will deliver a full suite of geo-data surveys, including desktop studies, geophysical, environmental, and geotechnical surveys. The insights are said to be key for selecting optimal routes and engineering designs, reducing project risks and promoting environmentally responsible development.