The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has gained four new major players in its joint industry project aimed at developing seabed mobility guidance for the sector.
National Grid, Orsted, Vattenfall and bp are joining the 18-month project which already counts RWE, Scottish Power Renewables, ESB and SSE as partners. The taskforce hopes to address challenges around seabed mobility and provide guidelines in planning offshore wind and marine energy projects.
“As the offshore wind industry continues to expand globally, ORE Catapult is pleased to announce the progress of a critical Joint Industry Project where our partners bring their expertise to understanding the impact of seabed changes,” says Malcolm Stirling, project manager at ORE Catapult.
“Seabed mobility poses potential risks to renewable installations, including offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy projects, and the absence of a recognised industry approach to assess this risk underscores the importance of these guidelines. By addressing seabed mobility comprehensively, we anticipate significant cost reductions across diverse geographic locations, promoting the sustainability of offshore energy projects.”
Cooper Marine Advisors and Partrac are also working on the project, which is expected to be completed next spring.
