A North Wales technology company is joining forces with a specialist geoscience consultancy to help offshore wind developers better understand seabed conditions before billions of pounds are invested in major renewable energy projects.

Conwy-based Robertson Geo has announced a new partnership with Agerion, combining advanced downhole logging technology with specialist geoscience advice to help reduce risks during the early stages of offshore wind development.

As offshore wind farms move into deeper waters, developers are facing increasingly complex engineering challenges. Understanding what lies beneath the seabed is a crucial part of the planning process, helping engineers design foundations, manage costs and avoid unexpected problems during construction.

The partnership aims to provide more detailed information about underground conditions by combining Robertson Geo’s data collection technology with Agerion’s expertise in analysing and interpreting geological information.

Downhole logging involves using specialist equipment inside boreholes drilled into the seabed or ground to gather detailed measurements about the surrounding rock and soil. This information can help developers build a clearer picture of conditions beneath a proposed wind farm site before construction begins.

Together, the companies will support offshore wind and wider energy transition projects by providing higher-quality subsurface data and turning complex technical information into practical guidance for project teams.

The collaboration builds on the continued growth of Robertson Geo, which recently moved into new headquarters in Conwy and now exports its technology to more than 160 countries around the world.

Around 95% of the company’s sales are generated overseas, supported by a workforce of 55 people, a network of more than 25 international agents and operational bases in the United States and Hong Kong.

Robertson Geo develops geophysical and petrophysical technologies used to investigate underground structures, supporting industries including energy, minerals and infrastructure.

The company says the need for accurate geological data is becoming increasingly important as offshore wind developments become larger and move further from shore, including projects in areas such as the North Sea, Mediterranean, Japan and South Korea.

Simon Garantini, Managing Director of Robertson Geo, said the partnership would help connect technology providers with the developers making major investment decisions.

"We've built an exceptional reputation for the quality of our technology and data, but we don't always get the opportunity to speak directly to the developers who ultimately benefit from it," he said.

"As offshore developments expand into deeper water, the need for higher-quality subsurface information becomes even more critical.

"Together we can help make the case for investing in better data from the outset. Better information leads to better decisions, reducing uncertainty throughout the life of a project and ultimately helping developers achieve stronger outcomes."

Agerion was founded earlier this year by Managing Director Vanrisch McLean, who brings more than two decades of international energy sector experience, including senior roles in oil and gas before moving into offshore wind.

He said the partnership would help improve the way geological information is collected and used across the offshore wind industry.

"I've been aware of Robertson Geo's reputation for many years and have seen firsthand the step change in ground model accuracy their products bring," he said.

"The quality of the information they produce has had a significant impact, particularly as the industry moves into deeper water where ground conditions become increasingly complex."

Mr McLean said there was an opportunity to improve the use of borehole logging data during offshore wind site investigations, helping developers make better decisions earlier in the project lifecycle.

"By demonstrating that investment in advanced tools and workflows early in the project lifecycle reduces uncertainty and delivers substantial value at later stages, we can offer developers something genuinely different," he added.

"Site investigation campaigns across the offshore wind sector have frequently underutilised borehole logging data. There is a significant opportunity to raise the standard of what is specified and delivered across the sector."

The companies believe the partnership could play a key role as governments and energy companies accelerate the transition towards renewable energy, where offshore wind is expected to become an increasingly important source of power.

Robertson Geo said the collaboration brings together two complementary areas of expertise — advanced technology and specialist interpretation — helping developers make more informed choices before construction begins.

The partnership also highlights the growing role of North Wales businesses in supporting global renewable energy projects, with local expertise being exported to some of the world’s most ambitious offshore developments.

For more information about Robertson Geo and its geophysical and petrophysical technologies, visit www.robertson-geo.com.

To find out more about Agerion and its offshore geoscience consultancy services, visit www.agerion.co.uk.