– Fugro transferred its self-elevating platform (SEP) Amberjack to Japan to meet the country’s growing demand for offshore wind geotechnical services
– The Amberjack was reflagged in Japan and is now based in Tokyo, offering geotechnical services for offshore wind farm projects in the country
– The move will speed up mobilisation to project sites, allow faster delivery of accurate geo-data, and support Japan’s target of developing 10 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040.
Fugro has relocated its self-elevating platform (SEP) Amberjack to Japan in response to the country’s increasing demand for offshore wind geotechnical services. By reflagging the vessel in Japan, Fugro can streamline the deployment process and deliver geo-data more quickly to support Japan’s offshore wind industry growth. The Amberjack is now based in Tokyo and will provide geotechnical services such as borehole drilling, sampling, and in situ tests for wind farm projects in Japan, complying with international and Japanese standards.
This move is seen as crucial in meeting Japan’s target of developing 10 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040. Fugro’s geotechnical solutions play a key role in supporting the country’s energy transition towards renewable sources. The transfer of the Fugro Amberjack to Japan aligns with the government’s goals and will help accelerate the development of offshore wind farms in the region.
The Spring 2024 issue of Energy Global magazine provides further insights into the renewable energy industry, with articles covering topics such as battery storage solutions for curtailed energy, renewable energy developments in Europe, electrical infrastructure, turbine monitoring, and more. This issue highlights the importance of geotechnical services and other technologies in driving the growth of renewable energy globally.