Geotechnical survey wraps up for first phase of South Korean floating wind project

Korea Floating Wind (KF Wind), owned by Ocean Winds, Mainstream Renewable Power, and Kumyang Electric Co., has completed the geotechnical survey for the first phase of its 1,125 MW floating offshore wind project in South Korea.

The first phase of the project, called East Blue Power, has a potential capacity of 375 MW and is being developed approximately 80 kilometers off the coast of Ulsan.

The geotechnical survey was carried out for approximately one month by Geo Mariner, a specialized geotechnical survey vessel.

The results of the survey campaign are said to provide insights into seabed conditions that will guide the future location of the wind turbines, the design of the floating foundations and the offshore substation, as well as the planning of the submarine cable routes.

“The successful completion of the geotechnical survey is essential for a floating offshore wind project like ours. Thanks to our dedicated teams, we have gathered critical information to ensure a viable and secure development in terms of technical, environmental, and safety aspects”, said Austin Park, KF Wind’s project director.

Two floating offshore wind projects are being developed by KF Wind, namely the 750 MW KFW project and the 375 MW East Blue Power project.

The KF Wind and the East Blue Power floating offshore wind farms, totaling approximately 1,125 MW, have recently secured the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval from the Ministry of Environment for the totality of the two-phase project.