NIRAS Offshore Wind 2024

Realising the potential for offshore wind through experience and expertise

We value a close and trusting relationship with our clients highly and the solutions we develop are based on our core values: we listen, learn and deliver.

We provide multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy services to developers, investors and governments looking to realise the potential of offshore wind.

35 years of experience

NIRAS’ experience with offshore wind dates back to the very first steps the emerging wind industry made into the sea at Vindeby in Denmark in 1991, where we provided geotechnical advice for the design of the foundations for that pioneering project. Since then we have followed our clients into new and exciting markets internationally and worked with them to realise some of the largest and most complex projects yet delivered. We have lost count of the MW of projects we have advised upon on in one capacity or another but it is certainly more than 50 GW and increasing all the time.

We are multidisciplinary

Our team comprises internationally recognised specialists in engineering and the environment. Working closely together, we advise clients on the identification and evaluation of potential sites and the development of technically and commercially feasible design concepts. We identify and obtain all necessary licences and permits and undertake environmental impact assessment and associated technical studies required to obtain them. Once consented, we work with clients to develop detailed designs and assist with, or manage on their behalf, the construction and installation process. We have developed innovative approaches to the monitoring of operational wind farms, and at the end of their lifespan we advise on decommissioning. We also advise on the design and construction of the essential ancillary infrastructure including ports and harbour facilities for the offshore wind farms.

We are experts

Many of our specialists are leading experts in their fields, providing trusted bespoke advice to clients, including developers, contractors, governments, authorities, regulators, land/ rights owners, and other stakeholders.

We continuously invest in developing our experts and their expertise so that they can keep pace with the rapid development of the industry and deliver the most modern and futureproof solutions. Combined with an extensive network of independent specialists, companies and local experts, we can provide the skills required for the projects we undertake.

We are international

NIRAS is an international consultancy with strong Scandinavian roots that undertakes projects globally. We have an extensive network of offices throughout northern Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and Africa. Our wind services are delivered from key centres of expertise in the Denmark, Sweden, Norway, UK, Taiwan and Philippines.

Our world of offshore wind

NIRAS delivers offshore wind services internationally through our network of regional offices.

Asia Pacific

Offshore Wind Experts

We support clients to realise the potential of offshore wind through multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy services.

POLICY / STRATEGIC ADVICE

Advice to governments, developers and industry bodies on offshore wind planning and development.

EXPERT TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY

In-house expert competence in marine physical and biological environment, including MetOcean, geotech, marine ecology, ornithology, feasibility, site selection/ layout, structural design, scour, scour protection and morphology.

WIND FARM MONITORING

Risk based inspection, integrity management, asset manaegement, digital twins. Design, implementation and interpretation of the monitoring of operational wind farms including structural health and environmental impacts

SITE SELECTION / FEASIBILITY

Identification of regions and sites suitable for OWF development, analysis of constraints, opportunities and likely costs.

PERMITTING PROCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

Management of consent and licensing applications and environmental impact assessment processes.

LENDERS ADVICE / DUE DILIGENCE

Technical due diligence and the management of the technical due diligence process for lenders and buyers of offshore wind farms and associated infrastructure

CONCEPT AND DETAILED DESIGN

Conceptual wind farm design and associated costs and development requirements

OWNERS’ ENGINEER

Management of engineering contracts and contractors, including design, construction and installation.

DECOMMISSIONING

Planning for the end of life of an offshore wind farm, including development of decommissioning plans and the technical studies these rely on.

Project Development

We can advise and support our clients through each development phase of their project from the identification of suitable sites and securing development rights for those sites, through concept, design and installation, during operation and eventually to the facilitation of sustainable decommissioning.

Experienced project managers

We are experienced project managers with expertise in the development and management of budgets and work plans for both discrete work packages and larger programmes involving multiple, interrelated activities and their associated consultants and contractors.

Risk management lies at the heart of our approach and we use our experience and in-house procedures to identify, evaluate and manage risks to project delivery, the environment and, crucially, the health and safety of those involved in the project.

Extensive technical capability

Where required we can draw on an extensive in-house technical capability which includes expertise in:

• Wind resource assessment

• MetOcean analysis

• Seabed conditions

• Environmental characterisation and constraints analysis

• Consents and licensing

• Stakeholder management

• Environmental Impact Assessment

• Transportation and access

• Geotechnical investigation

• Civil and structural engineering

• Electrical system requirements

• Design and implementation of monitoring programmes

• Decommissioning planning

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REFERENCE

Round 2 Offshore Wind Fram

NIRAS supports one of the owners/developers as owners engineer through auction preparation phase of Round 2 in Japan. The offshore wind farm was successfully selected by the Japanese government for Round 2.

Key works include:

• Owners Engineer

• Foundation design review

• Verifying compliance with Japanese codes sesimic analysis

• Construction plan review incl. Monopile fabrication, construction schedule, weather downtime analyses, WTG specification, subsea cables, decomissioning

• ClassNK windfarm certification planning advisory

• modelling, Electromagnetic fields from offshore cables.

Client: Confidential

Country: Japan

Period: 2023 - ongoing

REFERENCE

Changfang and Xidao Offshore Windfarms

NIRAS has provided support on the two projects with combined capacity of 600 MW since its initiation in 2016. NIRAS supported the project from the project development phase to project execution phase.

Key works include:

• Support in project development phase including preparation for government selection/grid allocation

• Permits and consenting support

• General environmental consultancy

• O&M harbour layout and conceptual 3Dmodelling

• O&M harbour feasibility and accessibility study

• Support in management of design of foundations

• Support in foundation fabrication management

• Foundation coating management and supervision

• Support for tender and contracts for onshore substation package

• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in alignment with IFC Performance Standards

• Technical environmental consultancy, including Ornithology, Marine Mammals, Fisheries, Underwater noise modelling, Electromagnetic fields from offshore cables.

Client: CIP/CFXD

Country: Taiwan

Period: 2016 - 2023

Project Development Service

NIRAS offers a complete range of services throughout the full lifecircle of offshore wind projects. We provide full range of services including site selection, feasibility studies, concept design, FEED studies and detailed design. We provide complete steel design (Primary- and Secondary steel), scour protection and cable protection. We support customers in the tendering and design process, and during manufacturing and Installation. We also provide support in the operation phase and in decommissioning.

SITE SELECTION & FEASIBILITY

• Applications for development rights

• Technical Due Diligence

• Demonstration of concept feasibility

• Business Plan review and assessment

• Preliminary assessment of site condition

• High level and detailed site selection studies

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

• Development of concept design

• Permitting and Consenting (EIA, engagement with authorities etc.)

• Design de-risking and refininement

• CAPEX, OPEX and ABEX estimates

• Grid connection feasibility

• Geophysical surveys and interpetation

OPERATION

• O&M strategy execution

• In-Service asset management

• Operational monitoring

• Environmental monitoring

• Updating or amending operating licence conditions

• Asset management

• Risk-based inspection and monitoring

DESIGN & TENDERING

• Front Eng Engineering Design (FEED) and detailed design

• Tendering for execution phase contracts e.g. EPCI

• Re-iterations of CAPEX, OPEX and ABEX estimates

• Synergies

• O&M strategy development

• Port logistics and improvements

• Employer’s requirements

MANUFACTURING TRANSPORT & INSTALLATION

• Planning and implementation

• Surveillance and audit to ensure technical compliance

• Contractual / commercial compliance

• Pre-commission O&M

• Owner’s engineer

• Package management

• HSE advice and training

DECOMMISSIONING

• Life time extension

• Re-powering

• Planning for partial or total decommissioning

• Environmental monitoring and compliance

Green Energy Transition

Green energy planning is focused on the green transition. In NIRAS we also call it GREENsition. NIRAS has decided to increase its contribution to the green energy transition significantly. During the next ten years, 13 percent of our annual profits will be invested in #GREENsition.

We are international leaders in facilitating this change, helping our clients get the most out of energy investments (reaping benefits from potentials and reducing loss) as well as planning the implementation of green energy production with the utilisation of the natural habitat such as solar and wind.

Due to our Danish roots, we are world experts in utilising biomass such as straw, wood chips, waste and biogas as primary fuels instead of coal, oil and natural gas for production of steam, hot water, chilled water, and electricity. Our expertise encompasses all aspects of the transition from fossil to non-fossil energy production. With over 30 years of experience, we are the frontrunners of this energy transformation in terms of expertise, experience, and capabilities.

Along with our rich heritage, we are at the forefront of developments in new technologies. Within this space, we have successfully delivered numerous district heating and cooling projects where waste heat from industrial processes and sewage treatment plants is being recovered for district heating or conversely, waste heat from cooling purposes is recovered by use of heat pump solutions (electrical, absorption) and utilised for adjacent industrial facilities.

The possibilities for utilisation in a port environment are enormous, but also manageable. The changes can be started with just simple alterations to existing processes such as the installation of solar panels on an office roof and built from there. We provide assistance throughout the project development phases including planning, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments and strategic environmental assessments, technical design, project management, procurement, and supervision of construction sites.

We boost vast experience in many renewable energy technologies, which allows us to tailor the correct green energy transition to each customer’s environment, budget and aspirations.

Solar PV and solar thermal

On and offshore wind energy

Hydrogen

Waste-to-energy

Heat pump systems

Co-generation based on waste

Biomass or biogas

Biofuels through power-to-x, carbon capture and storage

Thermal energy storage

District heating and cooling systems

Environmental services

NIRAS is a market leader in the provision of environmental services to the offshore wind industry. We have decades of experience and unrivaled within the industry.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Hydrography

• Sediment conditions and distribution

• Coastal morphology

• MetOcean

• Sediment chemistry and composition

• Underwater noise modelling & assessment

DATA ACQUISITION

• Design, implementation and management of survey campaigns

• In-house marine survey capability

• Use of innovative designs

• Geophysical surveys

• Marine ecology surveys

• LiDAR, drone, radar, acoustic detectors

• eDNA and other genetic methods

MONITORING

• Design of survey programmes

• Innovative technologies (radar, cameras)

• Execution of monitoring

RISK & IMPACT ASSESSMENT

• Collision risk modelling

• Critical habitats assessment

• Environmental impact assessment

• Habitats Regulations Assessment

• Mitigation plans

BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Ornithology

• Marine mammals

• Benthic ecology

• Fish and fisheries

• Bats

HUMAN ENVIRONMENT

• Shipping and navigation

• Marine archaeology

• Landscape and visual impact

• Subsea noise

• Socio-economics

• Emissions

• Air traffic

• Other users of the sea

ANALYSIS & MODELLING

• Statistical analysis

• Spatial (GIS) analysis and prioritisation

• Laboratory analysis and identification of marine samples

• Geophysical survey analysis and interpretation

Environmental expertise

Our team of in-house experts has extensive experience in all environmental aspects associated with the development of offshore wind farms. Together with associates and specialist subcontractors we can obtain, analyse and interpret relevant environmental information to inform the design, consenting and operating licence conditions of offshore wind farms.

Screening of offshore wind potential in Denmark REFERENCE

Screening of offshore wind potential in Denmark

NIRAS, in collaboration with Aarhus University and DTU Wind, assist the Danish Energy Agency with providing a comprehensive and detailed overview of the offshore wind potential. identify areas in Danish waters. The aim of the project is to identify where nature, the environment and other regional interests may be particularly vulnerable to the large-scale expansion of offshore wind and where they may co-exist.

Our support includes:

• Sensitivity mapping of nature, environmental, wind and hydrodynamic conditions, as well as other significant interests of importance for offshore wind development

• Technical screening and assessment of the overall offshore wind potential based on the sensitivity mapping and relevant technical parameters

• Assessment of potential cumulative effects from large-scale offshore wind development in Denmark and neighbouring countries

• Assessment of barriers and potentials in relation to the coexistence of wind farms and the natural environment and regional interests.

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Client: Danish Energy Agency

Country: Denmark

Period: 2022-2025

Credit: Shutterstock

Credit: Shutterstock

REFERENCE

Aflandshage & Nordre Flint Offshore Wind Farms

Environmental Impact Assessment for the two offshore wind farms

NIRAS provides the environmental impact assessments (EIA) for the two offshore wind farms Aflandshage and Nordre Flint including the wind farm areas, marine cable corridors, landfall, substations and cable corridors onshore for grid connection

Client: HOFOR (Greater Copenhagen Municipality)

Country: Denmark

Period: 2019 - ongoing

REFERENCE

Galatea-Galene Offshore Wind Farms

Permit, consent and EIA support

NIRAS provides expert advise to the permitting process as preparation for the public hearing, mapping work and analyses. Environmental Impact Assessment, guidance and field surveys. Sediment dispersal and noise modelling for the installation, OWF, landfall and marine cable corridor.

Client: OX2

Country: Sweden

Period: 2020 - 2023

Permitting and Consenting Services

NIRAS has been supporting the permitting and consenting of offshore wind farms since the birth of the industry in Denmark in the 1990’s. We have a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory framework within which offshore wind is planned and consented. Our in-house team of experts has unrivaled experience of advising on, and supporting, applications for permits and consents of offshore wind projects in all major international markets.

DEFINITION OF THE PROCESS MAPPING

• Review of relevant legislation and regulations

• Understand relevant policy and guidance

• Mapping and definition of the consents process

• Identify and map relevant authorities and key stakeholders

• Define the project and its key components

• Identify application fees applicable

FORMAL & INFORMAL CONSULTATION

• Consultation of and meetings with relevant authorities and key stakeholders

• Development of project description materials

• Participation in public meetings

• Risk assessment and plan for management

ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL & ASSESSMENT

• Screening and scoping of supporting information required for asessments and applications

• Design and management of required surveys

• Preparation of environmental appraisals and impact assessments

• Development of mitigation plans

APPLICATION

• Production and submission of application documents

• Attendance at public hearings and inquiries

• Expert witness

• Production of technical submissions

• Review of licences and licence conditions

Permitting and Consenting

Obtaining the necessary permits and consents to construct and operate offshore wind farms can be a complex and time consuming task. In some jurisdictions the permits and consents required may be unclear, particularly in places without established offshore industries. Furthermore, the process of obtaining the necessary permits, consents and licences to operate may be ill-defined.

NIRAS has decades of experience in defining and obtaining the permits, consents required to construct and operate offshore wind farms and their associated infrastructure.

Worldwide permits and consents

Although the legal requirements for the permits and consents required may differ from place to place, we follow established procedures to define the relevant processes and applications required, to undertake consultations, prepare supporting documentation and to prepare and submit applications on behalf of our clients. Throughout to the process we monitor and manage risks to the programme and budget and maintain an active dialogue with the wider project team.

Working closely with clients

We work closely with clients to ensure that any mitigation and conditions attached to permits and consents are as reasonable, proportionate and relevant as possible.

Once the necessary permits and consents have been obtained we can assist our clients with the implementation and execution of any requirements ind the permits, including monitoring requirements.

REFERENCE

Subsea cables

NIRAS has supported the planning, permitting and consenting of numerous subsea power and telecommunications cables. We have worked with offshore wind farm export cables, interconnector systems and subsea optic fibre systems. Our in-house team manages all aspects of the application process, which often involves submissions made across multiple jurisdictions.

Client: Various

Country: UK, Denmark, Europe & Asia

Period: Ongoing

REFERENCE

Stromar Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Stromar is part of the ScotWind program and will see up to 1 GW of floating offshore wind installed off NE Scotland. NIRAS is responsible for Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA), including key assessment for marine ornithology and related expert consenting advice to the developer. The NIRAS team is additionally completing assessments relating to protected sites for marine mammals, habitats and migratory fish.

NIRAS is responsible for statutory consultations for HRA-related matters, including agreement of principles for site screening and subsequent assessment parameters. Our consultants are working with the client consenting team, project engineers and EIA consultants in a flexible and collaborative manner to minimise programme risks and map out a clear route to development consent.

Client: Ørsted (with Blue Float Energy and Falck Renewables)

Country: United Kingdom (Scotland)

Period: 2022 – ongoing

Environmental Impact Assessment Services

NIRAS has pioneered impact assessments for offshore wind and has decades of experience of the management of SEA, EIA, ESIA and the technical works required to support these processes.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT

• Impact assessments in accordance with relevant standards and guidances

• Systematic description and assessment of potential environmental impacts

• Assessment of cumulative impacts

SCREENING

• Identification of requirements for impact assessments

• Definition and mapping of the process

• Identification and preliminary clarifications with competent authorities

• Project description and identification of key project components

MITIGATION & COMPENSATION

• Identification of potential significant impacts requiring mitigation

• Development and agreement of appropriate mitigation measures

• Documentation of mitigation plans

• Assessment of residual impacts

• Determination of compensatory measures

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

• Prepare and submit documentation in appropriate format

• Production of technical and non-technical materials

• Expert witness and representation at public hearings and inquiries

SCOPING

• Identification and description of potential impact pathways and pressures

• Identification of potential receptors and their sensitivity

• Consultation and agreement with competent authorities of the scope of impact assessment and appropriate methods

• Development of web-based GIS tools to facilitate scoping and consultation

BASELINE DATA COLLECTION

• Literature reviews and research

• Design, management and execution of survey campaigns

• Procurement and management of sub-consultans contributing to the baseline data collection

• Analysis, modelling and interpretation of data

• Preparation of baseline descriptions

Environmental Impact Assessment

REFERENCE

Storgrundet Offshore Wind Farm

NIRAS has supported Skyborn Renewables since 2006 on Environmental Impact Assessment on aspects such as helped to plan and procure environmental surveys, conduct field surveys of fish and bottom living organisms, calculate wave exposure, prepare the basis for consultation, write parts of the EIA that describe the area and its conservation values and the effects on the environment of the planned windfarm and its cables.

NIRAS has international experience in EIA and ESIA management. Our technical experts also support clients who are managing EIA/ESIA themselves. We have an exceptional track record of success in EIA and have led or contributed to the assessment of some of the largest projects yet brought forward.

Throughout the EIA/ESIA process we monitor and manage risks to the programme and budget and maintain an active dialogue with the wider project team, including technical specialists.

Mitigation and monitoring plans

We work closely with clients to ensure that any mitigation proposed is relevant, proportionate and that is technically and commercially feasible.

Once the application is approved we assist our clients to develop and implement detailed mitigation and monitoring plans effectively and efficiently.

EIA/ESIA in new and emerging markets

For projects being delivered in new and emerging markets there may be a requirement

to go beyond the EIA requirements of the local consenting regime. Lenders or funders of projects may have additional requirements and NIRAS is experienced in ESIA required to satisfy international standards such as IFC. We have experience of both strategic, plan-level and project-level assessment.

The work for Skyborn Renewables extends to further wind farms:

• Eystrasalt Offshore Wind Farm

• Fyrskeppet Offshore Wind Farm

• Polargrund Offshore Wind Farm

Client: Skyborn Renewables

Country: Sweden

Period: 2006-ongoing

REFERENCE

Thor Offshore Wind Farm

Thor is Denmark’s largest offshore wind project to date and will be powered by 72 14 MW wind turbines.

A multidisciplinary team of NIRAS experts are conducting the environmental impact assessment for the offshore facilities of the 1,000 MW Thor Offshore Wind Farm. Once built, Thor will deliver renewable energy to the equivalent of more than one million homes, making it the largest offshore wind farm in Denmark.

A team of NIRAS experts are preparing the environmental impact assessment (EIA) on behalf of RWE for the offshore facilities of the Thor Offshore Wind Farm, which will be built in the Danish North Sea approximately 22 km off the west coast of Jutland. The EIA documents the impacts relating to the construction, operation and decommissioning of the 1,000 MW wind farm and considers all elements of the offshore installation, including the wind turbines, an offshore substation and the network of submarine cables.

Client: RWE

Country: Denmark

Period: 2022-ongoing

Engineering Services

NIRAS offers engineering expertise and design consultancy from the early conceptual phase through to final detailed design. Our approach combines extensive in-house expertise in hydrodynamics, geotechnics and structural engineering. Using our extensive experience and innovative approaches we can help identifying the best foundation type for a specific locations and purposes. We use in-house engineering design software which we continuously develop and test.

Innovative NIRAS projects

Examples of innovative projects that NIRAS has participated in include:

• Detailed design of foundations for an offshore wind farm in the Taiwan Strait where conditions are extreme. The strait is frequently affected by typhoons, earthquakes and liquefaction of soil. Heavy rain transports sand from the mountains into the sea, constantly changing the seabed.

• In connection with the Carbon Trust programme, NIRAS introduced a damping system in order to reduce fatigue and increase the life span of steel monopoles.

• Design of monopiles with bolted connections between monopile and transition piece as well as integrated monopiles, where the transition piece is omitted. Both designs are combined with an optimised installation and operation procedure.

• A parametric study of various floater concepts has been performed in connection with a 10 MW turbine. The knowledge obtained in the project can be used to consider different floater concepts in early design phase where choice of concept has significant impact on the cost.

• NIRAS has been among the very first to provide hydrodynamic loads to a detailed concrete foundation design based on CFD calculations, certified by a leading certification agency. This task focused on verification of the model, extracting only relevant results and inclusion of influence of the irregularity of the waves.

REFERENCE

Jieyang Jinhai OWF Substation

The Jieyang Jinghai offshore Windfarm will comprise 28 turbines with a total nominal power of 150,000 kW. LICengineering performed detailed design of the OSS jacket foundation. The design work started with a conceptual phase, where the main geometry was decided followed by detailed design of primary & secondary steel.

Client: SPIC

Country: China

Period: 2020-2021

REFERENCE

Xuwen South Offshore Wind Farm

The Xuwen South Offshore Windfarm is located approx. 27 km’s East off the peninsula of Gonghai in the South China Sea. The OWF comprises 47 GW 184-6.45MW WTG’s placed on Monopile foundations. The project is under the Guangdong Offshore Wind development Plan (2017-2030) and scheduled to produce a total of 300 MW.

Detailed design of 47 monopile foundations

• Design basis

• Design Briefs

• Detailed Design

• Scour Protection

Client: HDEC (Power China Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited)

Country: China

Period: 2020

Offshore Windfarm Design

For the past 20 years NIRAS has played a major role in the offshore wind energy sector. We havedesigned support structures for wind farms in Northern Europe and Asia, and further we have worked as a subcontractor on many other completed projects in Europe, Asia and North America. Our design solutions cover all aspects from the early phase of project planning, through geotechnical investigations & interpretation, conceptual & detailed Design.

Further support deriving fabrication, transport & installation, onsite inspection, operation and maintenance and finally decommissioning.We offer detailed design in accordance with any relevant industry standards such as DNV-GL, ADS & Eurocodes.

Monopile foundation

For more than two–decades NIRAS has developed and designed Monopile and jacket type of foundations for wind turbines. We have participated in several research projects related to offshore energy, in order to investigate and improve the concept into a low cost foundation

for offshore wind turbines. Furthermore, NIRAS has developed and continuously improved the design for related issues such as scour protection systems secondary steel, cathodic protection etc.

Jacket foundation

NIRAS has extensive experience developing and designing jacket foundations. We participate in several research projects within the offshore energy sector, in order to investigate and improve the concept into a low cost foundation for offshore wind turbines and as support structure for topsides at marginal oil & gas fields. We have carried out extensive research within the areas of both geotechnical and structural design as well as developing low cost fabrication and installation methods.

Bucket foundation

Bucket Foundations are an alternative to the more traditional Monopile foundations. The LEEDCO Windfarm in Lake Erie is a unique wind energy project – the first freshwater wind farm in North America. The Project will use the innovative Mono Bucket as the turbine foundation, a technology that will reduce both costs and

environmental impacts for the offshore wind industry.

Floating foundation

Floating wind farms have the potential to significantly increase the sea area available for offshore wind farms, especially in countries with limited shallow waters. Locating wind farms farther offshore can also reduce visual pollution and reach stronger and more consistent winds. Commercial floating wind turbines are mostly at the early phase of development, with several single turbine prototypes having been installed since 2007.

Gravitiy based structure

Gravity Base Structure (GBS) are a simple and historically well proven foundation principle, for which the foundation and remaining structure are stabile due to the complete offshore structure own weight. Typically a ballasted concrete base are designed as part of this. Due to heavy consumption of material and accompanied cost for GBS at larger water depth, they may be employed for water depth up to about 40m.

Cathodic protection od offshore structures

At NIRAS we have experience with design of multiple corrosion protection systems including:

• Galvanic Anode Corrosion Protection (GACP)

• Impressed Current Corrosion Protection (ICCP) thermally sprayed metallic coatings.

• Metallic Coatings Research Project (CROWN)

Monopile Jacket foundation Jacket suction bucket

Secondary Steel Design Solutions

Secondary components of a Wind Turbine Foundation typically consists of the platforms (external access- and work platform, and 2 – 4 internal platforms), boat landing and access ladder. Secondary structures are designed to fulfil employer’s requirement, and further following international- as well as regional standards. The design is optimised, considering requirements to installation, operation & maintenance, health & safety etc.

NIRAS have a strong experience with detailed design of secondary, with solutions in steel, aluminum and concrete. During the design and drafting work of secondary components we mainly use Autodesk Inventor® for 3D modelling and ANSYS Mechanical® for verification of structural capacity.

External Platforms Solutions

External platforms are most often made as a steel beam solution with grating or steel plates to form the platform floor. Sandwich structures, as seen in ship hulls, or concrete solutions, can also be applied. External platforms must meet different sets of requirements depending on the

selected solution. Size of the laydown area and the elevation of the platform are key factors for design and layout. NIRAS have experience with both concrete- and steel platforms. We have also designed waterline platforms without a laydown area, allowing for multiple access points to the foundations.

Boat landing & Access Systems

Varied design of boat landing systems can provide for easy access to the wind turbines. NIRAS have designed many systems over the years allowing for multiple access points to the foundations including traditional two-fender systems allowing the service vessel to land directly up to the shaft of the foundation. Furthermore, we have experience with systems allowing for landing to components installed at the waterline, whether it is an external access platform or an ice cone.

Credit: iStock, DJ Mattaar

Internal Platforms

Internal platforms serve different purposes: working platforms for bolt tensioning, cable hang-off support, air-tightening, components support etc. Typically, three platforms are used for the internal structure: Upper work platform, lower work platform (or switchgear platform) and airtight platform. However, special requirements by the owner may result in other solutions. We have designed internal platforms in different materials i.e. steel, aluminum and fiberglass.

Electrical- and Cable Installation Interface

Electrical outfitting’s such as for power supply to davit crane, foghorns, illumination, etc. is typically an integrated part of the secondary structure design. The electrical interface has been managed at NIRAS  to govern the best design for the foundations. Furthermore, cable installation scenarios have been analysed to optimize design of cable routing and prepare the internal platforms for cable pull-in. Specifications for cable protection systems to protect the cable in the critical zone from it exits the structure to it is safely trenched into the seabed is also provided.

Other Components

NIRAS is working closely together with suppliers to ensure the best possible solutions of secondary items implemented. This includes cable protection systems, temporary tents for weather protection of transition piece top, handrails, corrosion systems etc. Solutions for handrails can in steel, aluminum or fiberglass. Some of the suppliers used could be: ALUwind, Corrosion Control, TWI, fibrestruct, Tekmar, Seaproof etc.

REFERENCE

Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm

Kriegers Flak is the largest Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark and is located in a low tide area of the Baltic Sea between Denmark, Sweden and Germany. The area has been singled out by the 3 countries for production of renewable energy, placing the offshore windfarm in a 132 km2 area 15-40 km from the shore.

NIRAS designed all secondary structures and a number of other services:

• Conceptual- and Detailed design of all Secondary- and tertiary structures, including internal platforms i weight optimised alluminium, External platform and Boat landing

• Detailed design of Monopile / TP flange

• Pile driving design calculations

• Corrosion protection

• Scour protection

Client: Vattenfall

Country: Denmark, Baltic Sea

Period: 2016-2019

Offshore Cable Systems

NIRAS provides planning, analysis, design and support during installation of cable systems such as inter-array cables and export cables. The installation studies are based on fully dynamic analysis and gives the client detailed knowledge of allowable sea states for safe operations.

Cable Protection Systems

NIRAS has performed several designs for Cable Protection Systems (CPS) for offshore wind farms. The work has included dynamic cable studies to verify the layout of the system, as well as testing of existing CPS. NIRAS have also designed new steel/polymer/rubber components for reinstatement of centralizers, which have slipped out of the cable pull-in bellmouth.

ClawloksTM

The NIRAS ClawloksTM design, has been testing in full scale for demonstration of the installation procedure, including required pull-in force and diver disconnection procedure.

Short CPS Solutions

The Cable Protection System comprises of a modular system in half shelf. Therefore, the CPS can be tailored to any requested length and also be installed/adjusted at the cable on the cable lay vessel during installation.

REFERENCE

London Array Cable Protection System repair

London Array (LA) phase 1 comprises of 175 turbines. A cable protection system (CPS) has been installed to protect the sea cables from the environmental loadings. The CPS consists of several smaller components. The CPS is attached to the foundation by the nose cone centralizer entering the bell-mouth at the J-tubes. In addition, gripper pads have been used to lock the CPS to the cables. NIRAS designed a reinforcement of the system, and provided a full FEA analysis and undertook cable stiffness testing of the system.

Client: Ørsted

Country: Great Britain

Period: 2011-2012

ClawloksTM solution for the Chestnut project REFERENCE

The ClawloksTM is a robust and simple support and latching system for flexible risers, umbilicals and cables. The system has typically been used on floating production vessels and turret systems, where it provides structural interface between the subsea riser and the I/J-tube. The connection is diver less and automatic and is established during pull-in of the riser. The cable with the male part and bend stiffener can be disconnected by use of topside operated hydraulic system, or alternatively, by use of ROV with bolt drive system.

The system consists of a female and a male part. The female part is attached to the I/J-tube by welded or flanged connection. The male part supports the bend stiffener. The cable is routed loosely through the male part and bend stiffener. The riser end termination can be locked to the male part during pull-in. Both female and male parts are robust steel assemblies with sufficient material for handling the cable loads, and the assembly has reserve capacity for abrasion and corrosion.

Client: National Oilwell Varco

Country: Great Britain

Period: 2018

Typical Cable Protection System for a monopile WTG foundation

Offshore Cable Systems and Design

Planning, commissioning and delivering the construction and installation of offshore wind farms is complex and requires careful, experienced management. NIRAS provides technical advisory services and supervision during installation.

We provide contract and package management services for our clients as well as technical onsite supervision during cable, foundation and WTG installation and commissioning phases.

Full technical assistance

Our experienced engineers provide technical assistance in areas such as quality management, document review, interface management, health and safety and environmental management.

For each project, we prepare plans regarding time-schedule, procurement, interface, construction, risk-management, implementation, QA and HSE. All plans, standards and regulations are prepared and agreed with the client to ensure successful implementation.

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TPC Phase 1 Offshore Wind Farm

The large national utility company Taiwan Power Company (TPC) is one of three developers awarded by the government to develop a demon- stration offshore wind farm project. TPC has in contrast to the other developers chosen to go with an EPCI-contract strategy and all turbines in the 109.2 MW offshore wind farm.

NIRAS acts as Owners Engineer in collaboration with their local JV partner Sinotech, covering FEED studies, general project management, design review and design assurance of both tender design and EPCI contractors design, fabrication assurance and monitoring, Installation assurance and monitoring, commissioning.

Client: Taiwan Power Company, Sinotech Engineering Consultants

Country: Taiwan

Period: 2016 – 2022

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West of Duddon Sands

NIRAS provided project management services through construction, installation and operation. The project comprises 108 monopiles situated near Barrow-in-Furness and electricity export cables running to an onshore connection point at Heysham. Total installed capacity is almost 400MW.

Our contribution to the management of the construction of this project included the planning and implementation of:

• Construction site manuals

• Harbour assessment, design, construction Staffing plans for the construction site office

• Budget for construction, including manning, equipment and maintenance of the site

• Identification and management of interfaces

• Contracts for crew, port assessment and preparation of port lease contracts

• Development of logistics plan for installation vessels, crew boats and helicopters

• Supervision of cable contractors’ work including burial assessment and cable crossings

Client: Ørsted (DONG Energy)

Country: United Kingdom

Period: 2010 – 2015

Ports and Harbour Facilities

From the icy waters of the Arctic to the bustling ports of Europe, South America’s vibrant coasts, Africa’s emerging markets and the dynamic landscapes of Asia, Our port and harbour legacy of more than 60 years spans the globe.

We leverage our international team of experts to deliver comprehensive port and harbour consultancy services, tailored to the unique needs of our global clientele.

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Rønne Harbour, Denmark

As an important part of securing a continuously sustainable asset to the community of Bornholm, Port of Rønne is expanding in order to future-proof the port facilities to accommodate port calls from the increasing ship sizes and for the expanding offshore wind trade. Almost 98% of all passenger and transportation of goods to and from Bornholm takes place through the Port of Rønne.

Phase 1 of the expansion comprises of a multipurpose quay and heavy duty load out quay both prepared for a future water depth of 13 metres and approximately 15ha of reclaimed land. The expansion is protected from south by a revetment and for the overall protection of the new harbour basin, a new breakwater has been constructed. As design consultant for the port expansion, NIRAS’ involvement now extends to Phase 2 of the expansion works.

Key features of the development include:

• Breakwater and rock fill approx. 1,200 m (420,000 m3)

• Dredging 750,000 m3

• Reclamation 1,100,000 m3

• 300 m Multipurpose quay, prepared for 13 m water depth

• 200 m Heavy duty quay, prepared for 13 m water depth

• Ro-ro ramp

• 15 hectares of land fill including pavement (crushed stone) and utilities

Client: Rønne Havn A/S

Country: Denmark

Period: 2016-Ongoing

CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

• Employer’s Representative roles

• Design office support

• Project management

• Site supervision

• Quality control of works

• Cost control of works

• Defects management

• Testing and certification

• Maintenance period management

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

• Maintenance / asset management plans

• Digital Asset Management techniques

• General & detailed visual inspections

• Intrusive investigations

• Load capacity analysis

• Design of repair and strengthening schemes

• Swept path analysis,

• Abnormal load route risk assessments, modifications and permissions

FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING

• Smart & Green port consultancy

• Site selection studies

• Technical due diligence

• Port masterplanning (existing and new facilities)

• Port operations planning

• Supporting environmental consents processes

• Feasibility studies

• Land and marine geotechnical site investigation

• Topographic and bathymetric surveys

• Hydrodynamic modelling

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

• CDM Principal Designer service

• Front End Engineering Design FEED

• Detailed Design

• CAPEX and OPEX estimates

• Activity scheduling and quantities

• Civil engineering contract documents

• Procurement and tender evaluation

• Consultation with authorities

• 3D technology

Ports and Harbour Facilities

NIRAS has a team dedicated to maritime and onshore structures comprising experts in the master-planning, design and construction of general port and harbour facilities.

Offshore wind

Ports and harbours are also a key component of the offshore wind supply chain providing the facilities necessary for construction deployment and shore based O&M support to the field, and so we also provide services bespoke to this aspect of renewable energy. We have the capability to assess and design these facilities, and also to extend this to nearshore energy installations. We have in-house experience and knowledge of port operations that we can draw upon to assist clients in developing their on-shore and nearshore requirements.

Scope of services

In particular we provide the following scope of services:

Construction and O&M facilities - Assessing, master-planning, design and delivery including operational analysis

Shore-based deployment - Planning, developed and detailed design of quayside facilities for OSW, including berths, back-up areas, seabed capacity for large jack-ups, sea access and dredging

Transiting large/heavy renewable energy components (on or offshore) through ports/harbours - Quayside loadings, sweep paths, route risk assessment, engineering route modifications, permissions

Harbour/jetty/quayside modifications/ strengthening - to accommodate renewables installations and/or materials handling

Nearshore OSW foundation inspection and maintenance - utilising divers, laser survey, ROV technologies as required

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Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP)

NIRAS carried out preliminary and detailed design for a 1.3 km long quay with a UDL of 20 t/ m2 and dredge depth of -17 m CD as well as 20 ha of land reclamation, channel dredging and associated quayside utilities. The estimated construction value of this key energy facility is £165 m.

The quay comprises a combi wall of 2.5 m diameter tubular piles and AZ 38-700N sheet piles supported by a 2.5 m diameter anchor wall.

Preliminary and detailed design

The work consisted of preliminary and detailed design of the following elements:

• Discharge of DCO conditions related to the quay and pumping station;

• Preparation of Tender documents and Tender assessment; and

• Site supervision.

The quay is designed to serve the North Sea offshore energy market for deployment, operation and maintenance.

Client: ABLE UK

Country: United Kingdom

Period: 2015 - ongoing

Construction and Installation Management Servies

NIRAS has been delivering construction and installation management services since the early days of the offshore wind industry in Denmark. During the decades we have built on our experience and honored our methodology, making us one the world’s most experienced and skilled consultancy companies within the offshore wind industry. As part of offshore structure design, NIRAS  provides analysis, design, procedures and plans for the transport and installation phases, taking into account the specific fabrication yard logistics and the location of the offshore site. The transport and installation studies are based on fully dynamic analyses and gives the contractor detailed knowledge of allowable sea states for the operations, hazard and risks and possible mitigation measures.

QHSE

• HSE planning and execution

• Certification

• 3rd party inspection (QA/QC)

• Development and delivery of training plansinstallations

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Construction and installation planning

• Development of detailed budgets and prgrammes

• Procurement of contractors, including preparation of tender documents

• Contract management

• Financial and legal management

PLANNING & LOGISTICS

• Procurement and construction strategy

• Construction management

• Installation methodology/ logistics

• Risk management

• Interface management

• Project planning anddocumentation

• Site supervision for both offshore and onshore construction and installations

TRANSPORT & INSTALLATION

• Dynamic transport analysis

• Risk assessment

• Handling of structure at location

• Pile driving design accounting for stress concentrations from appurtenances

• Recommendation of possible mitigation

OFFSHORE SUPERVISION

• Jacket grouting operations

• Buoy/anchor rectification

• Subsea acoustic transponder installation

• Offshore WTG Foundation installation

• Offshore TP installation

• Recommendation of possible mitigation

Planning, commissioning and delivering the construction and installation of offshore wind farms is complex and requires careful, experienced management. NIRAS provides technical advisory services and supervision during installation.

We provide contract and package management services for our clients as well as technical onsite supervision during cable and WTG installation and commissioning phases.

Full technical assistance

Our experienced engineers provide technical assistance in areas such as quality management, document review, interface management, health and safety and environmental management. For each project, we prepare procurement plans, handle interface registers, oversees construction planning, QA and HSE, WE further provide risk-management for all phases of the project.

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TPC Phase 1 Offshore Wind Farm

The large national utility company Taiwan Power Company (TPC) is one of three developers awarded by the government to develop a demonstration offshore wind farm project. TPC has in contrast to the other developers chosen to go with an EPCI-contract strategy for the entire WTG scope.

NIRAS acts as Owners Engineer in collaboration with their local JV partner Sinotech, covering FEED studies, general project management, design review and design assurance of both tender design and EPCI contractors design fabrication assurance and monitoring, installation assurance monitoring and commissioning.

Client: Taiwan Power Company, Sinotech Engineering

Country: Taiwan

Period: 2016 - 2022

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Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm

NIRAS provided Package Management for the Substation. Further provided studies for the O&M harbour accesibility and feasibility study.

Client: CSPC / CIP

Country: Taiwan

Period: 2019 - 2022

Operation and Maintenance

State of the art monitoring solutions

NIRAS provides state of the art monitoring solutions for offshore wind farms. We have expertise in:

• Assessment of structural integrity

• Fatigue status based on inspections providing metocean data

• Marine ecological and specifications for ornithological serveys

• Execution and evaluation of geophysical surveys

During the service life of a wind farm there will be a requirement to meet operational licence conditions, which typically require monitoring. Ensuring that the wind farm operates optimally also requires information about its status and performance. Ensuring the safety of personnel involved in operations and maintenance activities in offshore situations requires careful planning and appropriate training.

Optimising the operation of wind farms requires accurate informati- on and interpretation of performance. NIRAS has experience in evaluation of operational data, including production verification (e.g. power curves).

Safe operations

Our expert team advises on planning and execution of safe operations. In addition to advising on, and preparing, HSE plans, we also have experience of planning crew transfer and accommodation logistics. NIRAS prepares and delivers HSE training covering all aspects of wind farm operations and maintenance, including in relation to onshore port and harbour facilities.

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Hornsea Offshore Wind Farms

Accommodation vessel feasibility analysis

NIRAS has investigated the logistics for the next phase of offshore wind farms located further offshore, than is typically seen today extending the travel distance and shortening the effective working day. Longer travel distance requires longer weather windows with wind and waves below a certain limit. This reduces the probability to access the wind farm. Several different combinations of accommodation and crew transfer methods have been evaluated with respect to acceptable weather and cost.

Client: Ørsted (DONG Energy)

Country: United Kingdom

Period: 2014

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Trianel Wind Farm, Borkum Evaluation and improvement of existing scour protection

Evaluation of the existing scour protection and design of new improved scour protection concept for the substructure at the Trianel offshore wind farm. Scope of work for the delivered services by NIRAS was divided into three steps whereof the two first were followed up by a gate meeting to discuss and make decision for the final phase.

The scope

The Scope included:

• Site specific data review

• Analysing historic data

• Setup 3D CFD model

• Simulation and Computation Fluid Dynamic (CFD) calculation

• Basic design of the scour protection

• Technical specification for scour protection installation

Best scour protection concept for the site

To find the best scour protection concept for the site in the fastest and most reliable way, NIRAS carried out a meticulous CFD-modelling, usingup-to-date data site. Because the wind farm have been in service since 2011, information about the actual hydrographic conditions could be used to simulate closely how the scouring develops under different conditions, at different times of year.

Based on these simulations, NIRAS proposed a scour protection involving a wide graded single layer of crushed rocks.

Due to the complex design of the structure NIRAS used the CFD analysis to determine the ideal properties of the rocks. The ideal rock material consisted of several rocks sizes where the biggest was heavy enough to stay at the seabed and at the smallest small enough to prevent winnowing.

Client: Trianel Windkraftwerk Borkum GmbH

Country: Germany

Period: 2019 - ongoing

Due diligence and lenders’ advice

As decarbonisation of the world’s electricity generation infrastructure has gathered pace there has been significant investment in offshore wind and this is projected to continue to grow. Investors need to understand the risk associated with projects and NIRAS provides reliable and independent expert technical and financial advisory services throughout the transaction process to identify and manage those risks.

Our advice draws on decades of experience in offshore wind and a deep understanding of the technical issues associated with the design, permitting, construction and efficient operation for projects in developed and developing markets. We have a track-record of advising developers, investors and financial institutions to successfully navigate transactions.

Development of business plans and technical analysis

We assist developers to optimise their projects and to prepare them for sale or inward investment, including with respect to:

• The development of business plans, including technical analysis of wind resources and yield analyses

• DEVEX/CAPEX/OPEX/ABEX modelling, optimisation and benchmarking

• Ensuring that supporting impact assessments (EIA/ESIA) meet local, and where relevant, appropriate international standards (e.g. IFC Performance Standards)

• Certifications

• Wind resources and energy yield assessments

Financial risk assessments

For investors and financial institutions we undertake risk assessments including:

• Technical due diligence

• Environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence

• Research and analysis of ESG requirements, including with respect to environmental performance, protection of biodiversity, social impacts, supply chain safeguards and other governance issues

• Compliance with international investor principles and performance standards

NIRAS has developed a suite of in-house tools to facilitate a structured and systematic approach to due diligence and objective, transparent appraisal of ESG and sustainability issues.

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ESG due diligence

NIRAS assisted and advised a significant international investor with ESG matters in support of due diligence of a proposed transaction relating to the purchase of a significant shareholding in an operational offshore wind farm in the Netherlands.

Client: Confidential

Country: Netherlands

Period: 2020

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ESIA document

(Supplementary Lenders Information Package)

NIRAS was commissioned to support CIP achieve financial closure for their Changfang and Xidao projects. The lender’s due diligence report into the purchase highlighted areas of uncertainty in the local environmental assessment process and a requirement to align with recognized international standards. NIRAS produce a suite of documents drawing on the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) suite of Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability and associated guidance.

Client: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Country: Taiwan

Period: 2019

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Acquisition of Hornsea Zone development rights

NIRAS assisted and advised DONG Energy (now Ørsted) with technical due diligence during its acquisition of the 4GW of offshore development rights associated with Zone 4 (Hornsea) of Round 3 of the UK’s offshore wind programme.

The focus of the due diligence exercise was on environmental, regulatory matters and permits for offshore and onshore components.

The transaction was successfully completed and NIRAS subsequently assisted with consent applications for the projects brought forward within this zone.

Client: Ørsted (DONG Energy)

Country: United Kingdom

Period: 2011

Decommissioning

At the end of their operational life offshore wind farms will need to be decommissioned and this is typically a condition on their licence to operate. Decommissioning is, however, a complex process requiring specialist deconstruction techniques, environmental protection procedures and waste disposal. Recognising the complexity of decommissioning, NIRAS has developed processes and tools to assist operators faced with this challenge.

Development of decommissioning plans

We advise on the development of decommissioning plans and the technical studies on which these rely. Our experts analyse and advise on appropriate methods and their associated costs. It is important to understand the regulatory framework in which decommissioning and subsequent waste disposal will take place and we can facilitate discussions with regulators and authorities to define environmental requirements and objectives as well as other constraints on deconstruction activities. We can advise on and assist in the procurement of specialist contractors to undertake necessary works that comply with these requirements.

ODIN-Wind

We have developed our own in-house tool (ODIN-Wind) to provide a structured process for analysing, planning and managing decommissioning projects, including in relation to:

• Waste management

• Mapping hazardous materials

• Feasibility studies

• Cost estimation

• Health and Safety

• Risk assessment

• Legal requirements

• Environmental Impact Assessment

• Tender management

• Contractor managementContractor management

REFERENCE

Vindeby Offshore Wind Farm

Supporting Ørsted (DONG Energy) NIRAS contributed in the decommissioning of Vindeby, the world’s first wind farm.

NIRAS provided a precise cost estimation of the full decommissioning including all sub-processes. NIRAS investigated hazardous materials at the site and worked out a waste management plan. A comparative study of the decommissioning methods was undertaken, using our first-hand knowledge obtained from the design, construction and commissioning of the wind farm.

During tendering phase, NIRAS assisted by evaluating contractors’ offers and their technical proposals.

Client: Ørsted (DONG Energy)

Country: Denmark

Period: 2016

Les ‘Eoliennes en Mer Services (LEMS) - Le Tréport and Noirmoutier REFERENCE

Integrating considerations of future decommissioning in the design of 2 new offshore windfarms each with 62 8 MW wind turbines and 1 Offshore High Voltage Station during prefeed and FEED phase. Key objectives in the decommissioning by Design process:

• Consideration of Decommissioning aspects in due time

• Optimize the design with regard to safety, cost and environment

• Mitigate project risks

• Deliver and demonstrate HSE compliant decommissioning plan for whole OWF

Key deliverables:

• Decommissioning strategy

• Decommissioning plan

• Risk assessment

• Cost estimation/ABEX

• Scope of Work and employer requirements for decommissioning WP

• Reviewing foundation, WTG, inter array cables and OHVS SoW

• Reviewing incoming bids

Client: Tractabel Engineering S.A. and Les ‘Eoliennes en Mer Services

Country: France

Period: 2015-16 and 2016-2019

Asset management and Digital Twins

NIRAS has developed a novel system for structural health monitoring called STROWIN, which is already used by the offshore industry for O&M planning.

In essence, our cutting-edge approach combines Risk Based Inspection (RBI) technology with the power of a probabilistic Digital Twin (PDT) for a revolutionary integrity management system in offshore wind farms.

Unlike traditional numerical models, our PDT is inherently probabilistic, providing a more accurate representation of real-world uncertainties. It can propagate uncertainties which is essential for the predictions.

This approach, leveraging proven RBI technology from the oil & gas industry, ensures a robust and efficient tool for risk-informed integrity management.

The combination of PDT with RBI, a relatively new but pivotal technology, accurately estimates fatigue life, uncovering untapped potential and extending the lifespan of assets.

Furthermore, the benefits of combining RBI & Probabilistic-DT into the O&M planning:

• Reduce OPEX, by having better plans for inspections and repair.

• Longer Lifetime & more Revenue

• Better Knowledge on Performance and Safety

• Intelligent planning of O&M and lower costs of inspections

• Information for new designs

• Early warning for failures

• Transforming Data into information and gain knowledge on the structures

• Reduce downtimes especially during high revenue periods

• Feed-Back to improve future design

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Inspection Planning STAR Platforms – Digital Twin Study

Through a digital twin study conducted on a STAR platform in the North Sea, the impact of incorporating calibration uncertainties into the inspection plan is investigated. This is compared to the conventional practice of deriving the inspection plan solely from the maximum likelihood system representation of the digital twin parameters.

Client: Total energies

Country: North Sea

Period: 2024-ongoing

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Development of Methodology for Lifetime Extension for Wind Turbine Support Structures

Development of a methodology that integrates structural health monitoring, digital twin technology, and risk-based inspection planning to facilitate optimized O&M as well as providing a knowledge-consistent basis for achieving and documenting lifetime extension of Danish OWF portfolios.

Client: Vattenfall

Country: Global

Period: 2021 - 2023

Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE)

Each of our projects is organised and delivered to the highest standards of quality, health and safety and environmental performance.

Our management systems are developed in accordance with relevant international standards:

BS ISO 9001:2015, BS ISO14001:2015, and BS OHSAS 18001:2007. Each component of this system is certified by Alcumus ISOQAR, an independent IAF/UKAS accredited certification body.

Ethics and integrity

The NIRAS Group operates at the highest standards of business ethics and integrity. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, tax evasion, fraud, modern slavery and human trafficking. We strive to create a workplace that is free of all forms of discrimination and harassment.

NIRAS is linked to the UN Global Compact and to International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) and we have developed a

Business Integrity Management System which is applied systematically as a tool to prevent any kind of corruption and bribery. Our policy in this area is fully in accordance with OECD and FIDIC recommendations.

Further details to be found here: niras.com/about-niras/corporate-social-responsibility

Sustainable development goals

As a global company, NIRAS contributes to the solution of a range of significant current challenges. Our goal is to supply sustainable solutions in the many projects we handle for our clients. This way, NIRAS makes a dedicated effort to reach the 17 sustainable development goals created by the UN in 2015.

At the same time we emphasise responsible and sustainable actions in our own work.

Find out more:

https://www.niras.com/sectors/offshore-wind/

Contact

Thor Ugelvig Petersen Vice President, Offshore Wind tupe@niras.dk

Tim Norman Director, UK and Global tno@niras.com

Lisbeth Errboe Svendsen Vice President, Environment lie@niras.dk

Raoul Kubitschek Managing Director, Asia-Pacific rak@niras.dk