Intertek delivers assessment and analysis solutions for Energinet’s offshore wind export cables projects
20 Feb 2025
Comprehensive risk assessment helps ensure subsea cable safety and long-term reliability
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of a comprehensive risk assessment for five offshore wind export cables in the North Sea and the Baltic on behalf of Danish transmission system operator Energinet. These cables will connect offshore wind energy from the North Sea I, Kattegat, and Kriegers Flak II wind farms to the Danish mainland, reinforcing Denmark’s commitment to sustainable energy.
Intertek Metoc conducted an initial assessment of analysis of threats and assessed the related risks to the integrity of the subsea cables’ lifetime operation. Utilising bathymetric, geophysical and geotechnical route survey data provided by the client, along with vessel and fishing data, Intertek’s experts evaluated potential threats and their impacts along the cable routes. The Cable Burial Risk Assessment also included recommendations for sufficient burial depths to mitigate identified risks, such as interaction with fishing gear or ship anchors, ensuring the long-term reliability and safety of the subsea cables.
As part of the work scope, Intertek Metoc provided a high-level Burial Assessment Study (BAS). This study evaluated various cable installation methods to determine the most effective approach for ensuring the cables’ protection and performance. The BAS considered factors such as seabed conditions to determine the installation efficiency of various subsea power cable tools, providing a high-level strategy for cable installation.
Dr. Andrew Page, Intertek Metoc Head of Site Characterisation & Engineering, commented: "We are delighted to have been selected by Energinet to continue our long-term relationship providing expert assurance services for critical offshore wind connections. It is exciting to be working on critical projects such as these and contributing our expertise to support the acceleration of energy transition efforts in the region.”
Roger Christensen, Energinet Senior Project Manager, said: “At Energinet we are pleased to have had Intertek supporting our project. Intertek has brought expertise in subsea cable projects, demonstrating good flexibility during its performance and integrating survey data with the risk study.”
Intertek Metoc’s extensive global offshore project experience spans numerous industries and includes the planning and permitting, engineering support, and construction oversight of offshore power transmission, telecommunication cable, and offshore renewables projects. Working at the critical interface where engineering design and asset operation meet environmental constraints, our many services include site selection and characterisation, feasibility studies, survey and installation oversight, Environmental Impact Assessments and scoping studies, metocean assessments, and risk management for a variety of offshore developments.
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