Fugro to map Irish seabed for offshore wind grid connection

Dutch geo-data specialist Fugro has landed a seven-year deal with Ireland’s EirGrid to chart the seabed off the south coast for future offshore wind connections. The project, part of Ireland’s Powering Up Offshore – South Coast initiative, will inform the development of substations and export cable routes to link offshore wind farms to the national grid.

Fugro will deploy a full suite of geophysical, environmental, and geotechnical surveys across onshore, intertidal, nearshore, and offshore zones. Advanced data will be delivered via its cloud-based VirGeo platform, enabling smarter, faster engineering decisions that minimise risk and environmental impact.

With operations kicking off this month, the initiative supports Ireland’s target of 80% renewable energy by 2030, including 5 GW from offshore wind. Irish suppliers have also been tapped for key roles, reinforcing local industry participation in the energy transition.

Read the full story on how Fugro is enabling Ireland’s offshore wind future.