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SPONSORED CONTENT SEEQUENT fragmented project responsibilities and lack of

Beyond the Cable: integrated design frameworks

Environmental and Economic Benefits ? Overloading, as wind farms increase in capacity

The benefts of this integrated approach extend beyond engineering effciency. By accurately modelling thermal without corresponding cable upgrades ? Delays to frst power, resulting from installation impacts on the surrounding seabed, developers can miti- gate risks such as sediment fuidisation, geoenvironmental setbacks and unanticipated thermal issues

Seequent’s integrated modelling approach directly ad- alteration, and habitat disruption—especially in sensitive dresses these challenges by providing a robust, data-driven marine environments under regulatory scrutiny.

Economically, the approach reduces the likelihood of foundation for decision-making across the project lifecycle.

costly failures and insurance claims, while streamlining the

Looking Ahead design process. By leveraging commonly available site in-

This methodology will be presented at the 2nd Offshore vestigation data, Seequent’s methodology delivers strong

Wind Symposium, 18–19 September 2025, at the Geo- return on investment—supporting more resilient and sus- logical Society, London. The presentation, titled “Advanc- tainable offshore energy development.

ing Thermal Design of Submarine Cables through Integrated 3D Geological and Finite Element Modelling,” will showcase

Addressing the Industry’s Pain Points

This innovation comes at a critical time. The offshore real-world applications and the transformative potential of this approach.

wind industry is under pressure to scale rapidly while re-

As the offshore wind industry evolves, the need for ducing costs and environmental impact. Yet cable failures continue to account for up to 80% of insurance claims in smarter, more sustainable engineering solutions has never been greater. Seequent’s commitment to innovation in the sector, often linked to: subsurface modelling is helping to redefne what’s possi- ? Inadequate seabed classifcation, leading to poor ble—reducing risk, improving performance, and support- r oute selection and burial strategies ing the global transition to clean energy.

? Under- or over-engineering, driven by

To explore how Seequent can support your offshore projects, contact: [email protected].

For training and events in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, visit: Seequent Events.

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