Gippsland, Victoria, 31/03/2026
EGS Australia has begun a four-month geophysical survey off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria on behalf of offshore wind energy leaders Ocean Winds.
The survey will obtain vital bathymetric and subsurface data which will inform the project design, including prospective locations of wind turbines as well as the subsea cable routes.
With our offshore ship working in tandem with a smaller inshore vessel, EGS will survey the 150 km2 site, acquiring accurate bathymetry, identifying existing seabed infrastructure and potential geohazards, determining seabed morphology and classification and identifying locations for the preliminary geotechnical survey.
Subject to the results of these surveys, and the relevant approvals, the High Sea Wind project aims to generate 1.3 GW of clean, renewable energy, powering the equivalent of 1 million Victorian homes each year whilst avoiding 5.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Pelayo Rodriguez Alonzo, Head of Business Development for Japan and Asia Pacific at Ocean Winds notes that “comprehensive geophysical data is fundamental to designing an offshore wind project that is safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible. These surveys mark an important milestone for High Sea Wind as we continue to build a strong technical foundation.”
Charles Collins, EGS Australia’s Chief Surveyor and the Project Manager adds, “We are delighted to be working with Ocean Winds on a project which will bring enormous benefits to millions of Australians. Operating multiple vessels and using numerous survey techniques in an environment such as the Bass Strait offers a real challenge, but it’s one that EGS Australia is uniquely equipped for, thanks both to our in-house expertise and strong partnerships in the region.”
About EGS Australia
EGS Australia, part of the worldwide EGS Group, is a renowned multi-disciplinary hydrographic and geophysical survey company, delivering solutions and technology to the telecommunications, oil and gas, renewables, ports and harbours and shipping sectors.
About Ocean Winds
Ocean Winds is a leading developer of offshore wind farms, working to accelerate the energy transition and generate clean, renewable energy across the globe. Founded in 2019 as a joint venture between energy powerhouses EDP Renewables and ENGIE, Ocean Winds currently reaches approximately 21 GW of gross capacity in operation or under development. Ocean Winds holds two feasibility licences in Australia, covering the High Sea Wind project off Gippsland in Victoria and the Westward Wind project off the coast of Bunbury in Western Australia.
