Geoscience
Geoscience is a critical element in understanding the risk, suitability, and long-term feasibility of any ground engineering project, whether offshore or onshore. In any commercial energy development, we understand the critical role of multi-disciplinary geo-consulting from early concept, planning, and permitting, right through to construction, to support the evaluation of CAPEX and future OPEX costs, as well as the levelized cost of energy once in operation.
We understand that the large-scale commercial expansion of energy projects, whether in wind, solar, power interconnection, or other energy sources, depends on market competitive pricing.
As such, our geoscientists often get involved in projects even at an embryonic stage to support investors, developers, and even government institutions in understanding the ground risk and challenges in each location, as well as identifying whether future plans meet the designated environmental requirements per country.
One integrated offering in multidisciplined Geoscience
OWC geoscience combines expertise in all aspects of terrain, subsurface, and soil geoscience, centred in the practical application of geology, geophysics, geomorphology, geotechnics, and geographic information systems (GIS).
Our team integrates the trusted reputation of independent geo-consultancy, East Point Geo, which was acquired by ABL Group in 2020. Integrated into OWC, together, we provide clients across the renewable energy and environmental space with the best turn-key solutions.
The OWC geoscientists are an integrated part of the ABL Group Geoteam, which combines the expertise from ABL, Longitude, AGR and OWC.
Our one-team approach ensures that we provide expert geo-consultancy to inform decision-making throughout the lifecycle of an asset or operation, and across all of energy and oceans.
Where we work
Geoscience Package Management
Effective geoscience package management is critical to mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimising project timelines. Offshore renewable energy projects face several key geoscience challenges that can impact feasibility, design, and execution.
Geophysics
We specify and oversee geophysical data acquisition, review and QC survey contractors’ deliverables and interpret geophysical data for site characterisation and hazard assessments.
Ground Models
We integrate and interpret geo-data to understand ground conditions for engineering projects.
Geotechnical Engineering
We support across the development cycle of a project with offshore site investigations, geotechnical design, foundations design and installation analysis, cable route analysis and planning and leg penetration analyses.
Jack-up Installation
Our experienced jack-up engineers undertake leg penetration assessments and leg extraction assessments with support from our rig specialists within the ABL Group.
Cable Geoscience Services
We combine specialists in cable design and installation and geoscientific seabed characterisation to deliver cable solutions, including route definition, burial assessments, crossing designs and freespan analysis.
Geohazard Risk Assessment
We assess and quantify geo-risks, bringing together expert judgment and analytical modelling to ensure the safe delivery of your engineering project.
Geospatial Analysis
We apply statistical and analytical models to quantify the interaction of infrastructure with the ground. We build geographical information systems for data management and spatial analysis
Onshore Geoscience Services
Our geomorphology and geology experts undertake engineering terrain evaluations, borrow pit assessments, peat landslide hazard assessments and peat management plans in support of onshore infrastructure developments.
Operational Site Supervision & Resourcing
Our team of experts act as client representatives to offer an independent view of survey requirements, oversight and execution.
ABL Group geo-consulting
OWC works closely with the wider ABL Group brand family to provide turnkey solutions in geoscience, supporting a wide range of clients throughout a project or asset’s lifecycle from concept to construction to operations and finally decommissioning.
The value we bring
Dedicated geoconsulting team.
Deep market knowledge specific to onshore and offshore wind.
Turnkey approach to determining geophysical and geotechnical conditions of a site.
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