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Read our guidanceAs the number of offshore wind projects across the U.S. increases, so does the complexity of the permitting process.
Successful permitting starts hereThe renewables sector must evolve to be able to meet market demand - renewable energy research and development is vital.
Renewables R&D at RPSOur reliance on data is increasing exponentially. And in the race to meet demand, we're helping our clients get ahead.
Data centre servicesUsing Ocean Data, visualization systems and data analysis to enhance operations for offshore wind
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Our planet’s natural carbon cycles are designed to be in balance thanks to ecosystems such as forests, oceans, and soils sequestering carbon. But throw human-induced CO2 emissions into the mix and the balance has skewed - nature has been drastically overwhelmed.
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Cassi Frey is a Protected Species Observer (PSO) and PAM operator* from Florida. She studied zoology at the University of Florida. Growing up going to Camp SeaWorld, Sea Camp, and living near the water, she has always had a deep love of nature and animals. We interviewed her to find out what it's like to work as a PSO and hear some of her amazing stories!
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Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects and technologies are poised to play a very critical part in the energy transition to more sustainable living. It’s essential that the momentum for these projects increases if we have any chance of meeting net-zero targets by 2050.
On the twentieth anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games there was much reflection on legacy – both tangible and intangible.
With so much of their time spent out in the field, RPS’ ecology team often flies below the radar.
The Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to two very large changes in energy training. There has been a marked increase in digitalisation over face-to-face courses, and the greater need for more adaptable learning material. Remote learning is poised to play a very important role in energy training, so it’s vital to get it right for the global energy sector.
In North America, there has recently been a rapid expansion of offshore leasing for wind farms and, with it, increased demand for subsurface surveys required during the planning and permitting phase. However, the current approach, dating back to the 1970s, requires multiple surveys. Instead, a single Ultra High-Resolution 3D (UHR3D) Seismic survey is a pragmatic approach that reduces uncertainty, cost and delays.
New technologies could help offshore wind and other marine industries comply with environmental regulatory requirements in place to protect marine wildlife. Stephanie Milne, RPS Senior Environmental Manager – US Offshore Renewables, explains how technology is changing and what advantages this could have for the industry.
With many ocean data sources and maps at our fingertips, it can be difficult to synthesize, study, and use the data and information to inform decisions. RPS has been working to address this challenge for more than 10 years.
Natural Hazards, Climate Change, and Coastal Impacts
Coastal communities are threatened by natural hazards including coastal storms, water inundation, marine debris and tsunamis, in addition to population growth, overdevelopment, and loss of natural resources. Additionally, climate change exacerbates the effects of many of the natural hazards by impacting the sea level and increasing the intensity and frequency of extreme events.
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