Fugro has secured a contract to conduct geotechnical surveys for TotalEnergies’ NordSee Energies 1 offshore wind farm, being developed on the North Sea N-12.1 site.
The project involves gathering data on seabed conditions at locations designated for wind turbines and inter-array cables.
This information will play a key role in planning turbine foundations and related infrastructure.
Survey operations have commenced, with five vessels deployed by Fugro covering an area of around 200km² approximately 170km off the German coast.
The campaign targets around 140 individual sites, reaching depths of up to 50m below the seabed.
Fugro is deploying its SEACALF MkV cone penetration testing technology to collect data for both safety and operational purposes.
Upon completion of the marine fieldwork, Fugro will conduct laboratory testing at its facilities in Wallingford, UK, and Louvain, Belgium.
The company will provide geo-data using its VirGeo digital platform to support decisions regarding soil behaviour and design requirements for both turbine foundations and cable installation.
Fugro Europe and Africa Marine Site Characterisation regional business line director Remmelt de Jong said: “With a five‑vessel programme, this is one of the largest offshore wind investigations we have undertaken in Europe.
“By combining advanced technology with expert analysis, we are ensuring TotalEnergies receives the foundation data needed to keep this project on schedule and support Europe’s clean energy ambitions.”
NordSee Energies 1 is set to deliver 2GW of generating capacity. The project is part of Germany’s ongoing offshore wind programme and contributes to broader European energy security objectives.
TotalEnergies obtained concessions from the German Federal Network Agency in 2023, 2024 and 2025 for four offshore wind farms across the North Sea and Baltic Sea regions.
In collaboration with RWE, TotalEnergies is involved in two additional projects, with a combined awarded capacity of 7.5GW.
In August 2025, Fugro obtained a contract from Shinfox Energy to carry out work on the 700MW Youde offshore wind farm off Taiwan’s west coast. The development forms part of Taiwan’s Round 3.2 offshore wind tender process.
