Geoscience Package Management
Successful offshore renewable energy projects rely on a deep understanding of ground conditions and effective site investigation planning. Geoscience Package Management (GPM) ensures seamless coordination of geophysical and geotechnical surveys, optimising data quality while managing risk, cost, and compliance.
At OWC, our geoscience experts provide end-to-end package management, from survey strategy development and tender management to real-time survey oversight and data interpretation. We integrate technical excellence with commercial insight to deliver cost-effective, high-quality geoscience solutions that support informed engineering decisions.
With extensive experience across global offshore wind markets, OWC’s GPM service helps clients navigate regulatory requirements, mitigate project uncertainties, and ensure surveys align with development goals. Our approach enhances efficiency, streamlines permitting, and maximises data reliability—laying the foundation for successful project execution.
Market Challenges
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.
Regulatory Complexity:
Navigating multi-jurisdictional permitting, environmental regulations, and evolving compliance requirements.
Data Uncertainty & Gaps:
Addressing inconsistencies in legacy geotechnical and geophysical datasets to support informed engineering decisions.
Cost Pressures & Budget Constraints:
Balancing survey scope and data accuracy while maintaining cost efficiency.
Contractor & Survey Management Risks:
Ensuring alignment between survey contractors, project stakeholders, and technical objectives.
Survey Timing & Seasonal Challenges:
Coordinating survey campaigns within weather windows and environmental constraints to prevent project delays.
Technological Evolution:
Keeping pace with advancements in survey equipment, data processing techniques, and industry best practices.
Our Solutions
At OWC, our Geoscience Package Management service provides expert guidance throughout the development lifecycle of offshore wind projects. Leveraging our deep expertise in geoscience, we ensure the efficient management of seabed and subsurface data, mitigating risk and optimising project outcomes.
OWC’s expert offering in Geoscience Package Management covers the following:
- Integrated Project Management
Coordination of all geoscience-related activities, from early-stage planning to construction and operations. - Site Investigation Strategy
Development and execution of tailored ground investigation campaigns to support engineering and environmental needs. - Data Acquisition & Analysis
Oversight of geophysical and geotechnical surveys, ensuring data quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Seabed and Subsurface Risk Assessment
Identification and mitigation of geological and geotechnical risks to support foundation and cable route design. - Stakeholder Engagement
Liaison with regulatory bodies, survey contractors, and engineering teams to align project objectives and ensure compliance. - Digital Integration
Utilisation of advanced data management tools to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making.
Our team combines technical excellence with a pragmatic approach to deliver geoscience solutions that de-risk projects and drive efficiency at every stage. Whether supporting developers, investors, or EPC contractors, we provide strategic oversight to ensure geoscience packages are managed effectively and add value to offshore wind projects.
The value we bring
+1000 WTGs supported by our ground models and GIRs
+1200 geotechnical locations interpreted
+500k line-kilometres of seismic data analysed
25+ countries supported globally
Cross-disciplinary expertise in geotechnics, geophysics, geology, and geospatial analysis
End-to-end project support from survey planning to post-consent compliance
Proactive risk management to optimise costs and mitigate delays
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