With the offshore wind energy industry firmly established, ode has positioned itself as a leading project management and engineering contractor in this sector. ode is an active participant of BWEA.

ode’s considerable experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the Southern sector of the North Sea, provides the breadth of technical and project management skills that are essential for delivering near shore and deep offshore wind energy projects.

The following summarises our particular expertise in support of wind energy projects:

• Project Management Services ode’s systems and techniques are well established and proven on a diverse range of projects embracing all phases of their successful implementation and subsequent operation. Our particular expertise combines the supervision and co-ordination of the design with development of technology through to fabrication and offshore installation.

Economic/Technical Evaluation & Audit

Our experience includes both proposed and sanctioned oil and gas field development strategies, unmanned offshore structures, large floating production facilities and distribution infrastructure.

Risk Management

This is a key area of ode’s business and ranges from health, safety and environmental aspects to general business risk and reliability issues.

Design of Offshore Structures

ode recognises that the interaction between the turbine, wave and tidal loads and seabed foundations are a key factor. Our experience includes the analysis of many different offshore structures and various combinations of dynamic loadings. Additionally our parent company, Saipem Group, has developed and patented “Seaflower” a unique self installing wind turbine substructure.

Subsea Infrastructure

Specification and installation of cables between structures and shore requires specialist knowledge of materials and installation techniques. These considerations are similar to those for oil and gas developments. ode has extensive experience in the type of submarine technology that can be readily transferred to the offshore wind sector.

Automation & Remote Operations

ode is pre-eminent in designing remote operation systems for unmanned facilities. We have experience in developing systems tailored to the needs of individual operators, enabling remote control from adjacent installations or from onshore. Key to successful control and monitoring is a reliable telecommunications system. ode has expertise in specification, installation/commissioning of all the varied systems available and is in a unique position to specify the best solution for remote operations.

Access & Egress

Access to offshore structures presents a major challenge, particularly in respect of maintenance activities. Developing workable boat landings/ docking systems needs to take into consideration issues such as major overhauls of turbines and the impact on design by sea and weather conditions. ode’s extensive experience in major plant modifications offshore is invaluable in this area.

Construction & Installation Support

ode’s experience in providing construction support to complex offshore projects is directly transferable to managing the construction and installation aspects of offshore wind farms. ode has extensive experience in issues such as supply chain co-ordination, manpower and equipment supply, procurement, planning and logistics support.

Operations Support

This is a core area of ode’s business and encompasses project management, engineering, plant modifications, logistics, and maintenance. Key activities include planning and associated risk mitigation, particularly in support of maintenance shutdowns. With an established local presence ode is a recognised provider of operations support in the Southern North Sea.