Windpal and HELMS Successfully Completed Japan’s Largest Ever Geotechnical Investigation Campaign for Offshore Windfarm Development

Tokyo, 16 September 2024 – Windpal Co. Ltd. (Windpal) of Japan, together with Helms Geomarine Sdn Bhd (HELMS) of Malaysia, has just concluded a major geotechnical site investigation in Japan, a project that spanned more than two years. Andrey Kononchuk, Managing Director of Windpal, shared, “We have conducted a comprehensive soil investigation covering all offshore wind energy sites from the 2022 Round 1 auctions, making it the largest geotechnical survey ever completed in Japan. This milestone sets the stage for exciting new opportunities for both Windpal and HELMS, not just in Japan but across the broader APAC region.”

Helmi Zulkawi, Managing Director of HELMS, echoed the sentiment: “Our partnership has harnessed the latest technologies, strengthen our assets, and consistently raise the bar for the quality of service we provide to our clients. Moving forward, we are focusing on joint marketing efforts, shared ownership of strategic assets, and streamlining our operations for even greater efficiency.

Windpal, based in Tokyo, specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for every phase of offshore wind project development, from surveys and design to construction and operation and maintenance. Meanwhile, HELMS, based in Kuala Lumpur, is a leading offshore geotechnical contractor in Asia, serving both the Oil & Gas and Offshore Windfarm industries.