Project Challenges

Rampion 2’s location presented several environmental sensitivities, particularly regarding species vulnerable to underwater noise. The project required careful coordination with statutory nature conservation bodies (SNCBs) and the integration of multiple ecological disciplines. The challenge was to develop a project that balanced renewable energy goals with the protection of marine biodiversity.

Solution

GoBe led the offshore EIA process, coordinating all environmental surveys and assessments and delivering expert analysis across key ecological areas through its multidisciplinary teams. APEM supported this effort by conducting the baseline Digital Aerial Survey (DAS), which provided critical data on seabird and marine mammal populations to underpin the wider environmental assessment and ensure a robust evidence base for decision-making.

A major innovation was the development of a novel underwater noise (UWN) mitigation strategy, pioneered collaboratively by GoBe, Subacoustech Environmental, itap GmbH, and the RWE engineering team, following extensive consultation and engagement with statutory nature conservation bodies and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).

In addition, GoBe played a key role in developing the Measures of Equivalent Environmental Benefit (MEEB) case for the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) assessment and undertook a detailed pre-application routeing study for the export cables, ensuring optimal alignment from the array area to the landfall.

This integrated approach ensured that the project met all regulatory requirements while minimising environmental impact.

Matt Burling, Offshore Project Manager – GoBe:

“Rampion 2 showcases what’s possible when innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship come together. We’re proud to have helped bring this transformative project to life.”