© Supplied by OEG Dyce-headquartered energy solutions business OEG will support the construction of the Inch Cape offshore wind farm under a multi-million-pound contract.
The group has begun work to provide the project with specialist topside and marine services, including marine co-ordination, high voltage and ancillary port services.
Over 100 OEG personnel will support the delivery of this contract, which includes the recent addition of six new appointments.
The Port of Montrose will serve as the project’s construction base, with Inch Cape’s turbines marshalled and pre-assembled at the Port of Dundee while the monopile and jacket foundations will be marshalled at the Port of Leith.
OEG’s workers will work across all three ports and co-ordinated from the company’s control room at its recently opened Edinburgh office.
The company will also operate up to ten vessels to deliver the work, including seven guard vessels for on location, round-the-clock safety and three of the group’s own crew transfer vessels to support offshore wind technicians working at the wind farm.
Furthermore, the firm will provide metocean sensors and navigation buoys, as well as any additional support equipment as required.
The contract will last until Inch Cape enters operations in 2027.
OEG CEO John Heiton said: “Securing the Inch Cape Wind Farm construction support contract is a milestone for the business, demonstrating the strength of our integrated service offering and the trust placed in us to support a project of this scale and national importance. 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.
“This award reinforces our position as a key partner in the offshore renewables industry and highlights our commitment to supporting the sector’s growth with reliable, end-to-end expertise.”
The 1.1GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm will be based in the North Sea around 9.3 miles (15km) from the Angus coast.
It will feature up to 72 Vestas 15MW wind turbines, the first UK project to use them, along with an offshore substation.
The project’s developers, Irish energy firm ESB and Chinese-owned Red Rock Renewables, based in Edinburgh, recently closed financing on the project, raising £3.5 billion from 22 commercial banks.
Inch Cape project director John Hill said: “As we enter the project’s critical offshore construction phase it is vital to have trusted and experienced suppliers, so we welcome OEG’s integrated support during this next stage of the project.”
With offshore construction underway, first power is expected in late-2026 and commercial operations in 2027.
In March, US-based fund manager Apollo acquired OEG from Oaktree Capital Management and other investors in a deal valuing the Aberdeen group for $1bn.
