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Fugro outlines recommendations for combining CSS with offshore wind

By: Tom Russell 09/06/2022 Fugro

General Windfarms

The Netherlands’ Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy has commissioned Fugro to assess whether areas of the North Sea could simultaneously be used for offshore wind farm (OWF) developments and carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions.

Based on the evaluation of current practice, Fugro determined that, while both OWF and CCS projects can coexist, there are four key recommendations that must be followed to ensure the safety of future projects.

These key recommendations include the development of a (3D) characterisation model for geological sites. Such a model can be used to determine the probability of an earthquake occurring directly below a wind farm.

It also recommends the monitoring of CO2 liquid injection to understand the effects on the pressure of the earth and the installation of a seismic monitoring system to monitor the actual seismicity at the site. In combination with seismic monitoring, Fugro outlined the important of the implementation of a traffic light system. This traffic light system is a seismic risk management system with which, for example, activities can be stopped in good time.

James Faroppa, Fugro’s Director of Marine Geoconsulting, Europe-Africa, said: “Through our expert teams’ analysis, we were able to share valuable insights that ensure the assets of the new energy economy operate in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner. This study is testament to our ongoing support of the energy transition, and we’ll continue to work closely with our clients and partners to expedite projects and build programmes that further improve energy security, environmental sustainability and safety for all.”

Current ambitions of the Dutch government include two CCS-projects (Porthos and Aramis) as well as 21 GW of electricity generated by offshore wind farms by 2030. The results of this study will be used to inform regulatory decisions and guide future overlapping CCS and OWF developments.

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