OEG has been awarded a new multi-million-pound contract by Ørsted to provide statutory inspection services across the renewable energy company’s UK offshore wind portfolio.

The agreement, secured through a competitive tender process, has an initial term of five years and includes options for two additional two-year extensions.

The contract will be delivered by OEG’s offshore wind topside services team and marks a significant expansion of the company’s long-standing partnership with Ørsted.

OEG has supported Ørsted’s UK offshore wind operations for more than a decade, providing service, maintenance and repair solutions across its assets.

Ørsted currently operates 12 offshore wind farms in the UK with a combined capacity of 5.6 GW, generating enough renewable electricity to power nearly six million homes annually.

The latest award builds on framework agreements secured by OEG in 2016 and 2021, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted service provider.

Around 50 personnel will be deployed under the contract, with additional technicians and apprentices set to be recruited to support delivery and strengthen skills development within the UK energy sector.

Billy Hamilton, OEG Topside Director, said:“This latest award reinforces OEG’s standing as a trusted long-term partner to the global offshore wind leader. Securing this framework for a third consecutive time in the UK is a strong endorsement of our expertise and the value we deliver to Ørsted’s operations. Our topsides team brings deep technical knowledge and a proven ability to execute critical inspection and maintenance services safely and efficiently.  

He added: “Equally important, this award allows us to invest in people retaining essential skills, creating new opportunities and developing the next generation of offshore wind talent needed to support the UK’s growing sector.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service