OEG to Aid in Construction of Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm Project on Our Site
In a significant development for Scotland's renewable energy sector, OEG has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract for the construction phase of the 1.1 GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm. The project, expected to become operational in 2027, will be managed under a central project team and delivered from OEG's facility in Edinburgh.
The contract involves an integrated package of specialist topside and marine services. OEG will provide marine coordination, high voltage services, and ancillary port services, among others. The company will also operate up to ten vessels for the project, consisting of seven guard vessels and three crew transfer vessels (CTVs).
The wind farm, covering a site of 150 square kilometres in the North Sea, 15 kilometres from the Angus coast, will consist of 72 Vestas V236-15.0 MW turbines. In addition to the turbines, the wind farm will include an offshore substation and two 85-kilometre AC export cables. The power from the wind farm will be delivered to an onshore substation currently under construction at Cockenzie, East Lothian.
The wind farm will use a mix of monopile and jacket foundations for the installation of some of the turbines. OEG will also provide a comprehensive allocation of metocean sensors and navigation buoys, as well as any additional support equipment as required.
John Heiton, OEG's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "By delivering all the required equipment, services, and capabilities in-house, we provide a seamless, efficient solution that reduces complexity and cost for our new client." The company plans to deploy over 100 personnel to support the delivery of this contract, including six new appointments.
ESB and Red Rock Renewables are the developers of the Inch Cape wind farm. The financial close on the Scottish project was reached in January, progressing it into the offshore construction phase. With this contract, OEG continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the growth of Scotland's renewable energy sector.
In this ongoing expansion of Scotland's renewable energy industry, OEG's commitment is evident as they deliver an integrated package of specialized services in finance, marine coordination, high voltage services, and ancillary port services for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm. This project, set to operate in 2027, will consist of 72 turbines in the North Sea, each actively supported by a varied fleet of vessels, including guard vessels and crew transfer vessels (CTVs). Given their involvement, OEG further confirms their dedication to the energy sector by providing metocean sensors, navigation buoys, and additional support equipment, further propelling the growth of renewable technologies in the region.
