Fugro secures multi-year marine mammal monitoring role for Irish offshore wind projects

• 1 June 2026
• Environment, Windfarms
• Nick Hood

Environmental monitoring programme will support Ireland's growing offshore wind sector as major projects advance through development and consenting.

Fugro has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide marine mammal monitoring services in support of Ireland's expanding offshore wind industry, reinforcing environmental oversight as the country works towards its renewable energy targets.

Under the programme, Fugro will deliver specialist monitoring and data collection services designed to improve understanding of marine mammal activity in areas associated with offshore wind development. The work will support environmental assessments, regulatory compliance and project planning activities across Ireland's emerging offshore wind market.

The contract comes at a pivotal time for Ireland's offshore wind sector. The country has set a target of delivering at least 5GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and is progressing a number of large-scale projects through the planning and consenting process.

Among the developments expected to contribute to those ambitions are the 1.3 GW Codling Wind Park, the 824MW Dublin Array, and the proposed North Irish Sea Array. Environmental baseline studies and ongoing monitoring are becoming increasingly important components of project development, helping developers assess potential impacts on marine ecosystems while meeting regulatory requirements.

The latest award adds to Fugro's growing involvement in Ireland's offshore wind sector, where the company has previously supported seabed survey and site characterisation programmes linked to future offshore energy infrastructure.