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James Fisher Renewables Nets Offshore Wind UXO Survey Gig in France
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James Fisher Renewables has been selected by the French transmission grid operator Réseau de Transport d Electricité (RTE) to identify unexploded ordnance (UXO) along the export cable routes for the Fécamp offshore wind project.
The 18-kilometer export cable, which will be buried at depths of 5 to 35 meters, will provide the electricity transmission connection for the 71-turbine offshore wind project, which will be located 13 to 22 kilometers off the northwest coast of France.
In preparation for laying the cable, RTE has hired JF Renewables to identify and investigate potential UXO along the length of the cable s planned routes, with confirmed targets to be disposed of by the French Navy.
James Fisher Renewables has been picked to identify unexploded ordnance (UXO) on RTE’s grid connection for the Fecamp offshore wind farm in France.
The marine subcontractor will identify UXO along the export cable routes starting this month and complete the job within two months.
The 18km export cable, which will sit at depths between five and 35 metres, will provide the electricity transmission connection for the 71-turbine offshore wind project located 13-22km off the north-west coast of France.
In preparation for laying the cable, RTE has contracted JF Renewables to identify and investigate potential UXO along the length of the cable s planned routes, with confirmed targets to be disposed of by the French Navy in line with regional legislation.
He will join EDS in August, and brings with him “significant experience” in the renewable energy industry.
Mulhall previously held a senior role at MHI Vestas and has also worked at Siemens Energy and Rolls Royce.
He takes on the role from Ryan Calvert, who held the position on an interim basis and will remain with EDS when Wayne arrives.
Mulhall said: “I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to work with a respected name and talent pool helping shape the future of EDS.
“I look forward to being part of the next stage of growth and delivering first class service to the offshore wind industry.”