OWC’s responsibilities include engineering for both offshore and onshore cables. The offshore work focuses primarily on the export cable, with additional support for the design and alignment of the inter-array cable system. Onshore, OWC will oversee the technical aspects of the cable running from the landfall site near Aberdeen to an onshore substation. The company’s Scotland office will manage these tasks, with completion expected later this year.
This contract marks another milestone for OWC’s involvement in Green Volt, which began in May 2023. The consultancy has contributed to over 15 roles, including wind turbine package manager, certification manager, metocean lead, and project risk lead. OWC has also conducted studies on Contracts for Difference (CfD) requirements, concept engineering reviews, and assessments of ports and cables. Johnathan Love, OWC Project Manager for Green Volt, stated: “We are proud to be part of such a pioneering project and to contribute with Scotland-based expertise to solve another key part of the project. Green Volt both advances floating wind and redefines how offshore energy systems can be decarbonised.”
Green Volt, a winner in Scotland’s INTOG leasing round, is designed to power oil and gas platforms with renewable energy. The project, featuring up to 35 floating wind turbines and a total capacity of 560 MW, recently awarded a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract to Worley for the onshore substation. Last year, it secured both onshore and offshore planning consents and a Contract for Difference in the UK’s Allocation Round 6, making it the only floating wind project awarded in that round.
The initiative represents a significant step in advancing floating wind technology and supporting the decarbonization of offshore energy systems. By leveraging local expertise and innovative engineering, Green Volt aims to enhance Scotland’s renewable energy landscape while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
The project’s progress reflects a collaborative effort to meet ambitious clean energy goals. With ongoing work and planned completion of the cable engineering scope, Green Volt is poised to play a key role in the region’s transition to renewable energy, fostering economic and environmental benefits.
