OW Ocean Winds UK

OW Ocean Winds focuses on talent! 🚀   Today, our People Team in the UK attended the The University of Edinburgh’s Careers & Coffee Fair at King’s Buildings.   Our team had the opportunity to speak with Engineering and Geoscience students about pathways into the competitive #OffshoreWind industry and the opportunities that OW Ocean Winds offers for recent graduates, and current students wanting to gain experience in the renewable energy industry through our #internship opportunities. 🌬   👉 OW Ocean Winds UK has already offered a diverse range of internships this year, varying from consenting and permitting to legal and human resources. 📣Are you interested in joining this exciting sector? 🔎 Be sure to keep an eye out for the internship positions opening in #2025! #ProudtobeOW #RenewableEnergy

🎉 We’re on a roll! 🎉 OW Ocean Winds is thrilled to announce our third nomination this month – this time for the Business for Nature Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards hosted by RSPB! 🌍🏆   From the buzz at the Scottish Parliament to the finalist reveal, we’re counting down to the awards night on November 28th —another chance to don the glad rags and celebrate the achievements of our teams and other finalists!   Our nomination highlights the range of innovation and best practices we’ve brought to the development and construction of our #OffshoreWind farm Moray West, in the waters of the outer Moray Firth, home to protected marine mammals and seabirds. 🌊🐋   Let’s keep pushing for a cleaner and conscious green future! 🌱 #ProudtobeOW #SustainableEnergy

🌟 OW Ocean Winds is excited to inspire the next wave of talent! 🌟 We’re thrilled to have supported the SOWEC stand at this year’s Scottish Graduate Fair in Glasgow. It was an amazing opportunity to showcase the wide range of roles needed to power the future of #OffshoreWind as we work towards our ambitious 2030 targets. 🌬️💼 Empowering the next generation is key to a greener future, and we’re proud to be part of the journey! 🚀 #ProudToBeOW #FutureTalent #RenewableEnergy

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that this month OW Ocean Winds UK was recognised with the prestigious Silver Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Award by the UK Ministry of Defence. 🏆 This award celebrates our unwavering commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and their families. As a leading offshore wind developer, at OW Ocean Winds we believe in creating a positive impact beyond our projects. By joining a distinguished group of 21 Scottish employers, we've demonstrated our dedication to fostering a military-friendly workplace. From flexible working arrangements to implementing a Reservist policy, we strive to empower Veterans, Reservists, and their families. We're particularly proud that ➡ 60% ⬅ of our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technicians are armed forces leavers! This reflects our dedication to providing opportunities and support to those who have served our country. Their unique skills and experience are invaluable to our operations, and we're committed to providing them with fulfilling careers. Craig Murphy, who is a service leaver himself and now the O&M site manager, represented OW Ocean Winds UK in receiving this award. His leadership and the contributions of our team members are instrumental to our success. 💪 #ProudtobeOW #ERSAward #MilitaryFriendly #LowlandRFCA

What a year it’s been for the OW Ocean Winds team – and it’s not even over yet! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we've been shortlisted in two categories at The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2024 by Scottish Renewables! 🌱🏆 OW Ocean Winds is very well represented! 🔋Up first, we have been nominated for the Contribution to Skills Award for our CALEDONIA Offshore Wind Farm project, recognising our commitment to investing in Scotland’s future energy workforce through our partnerships with SSERCOFFICIAL , Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and The Energy Skills Partnership. 🌟 Secondly, congratulations to our own Lynsey Shovlin for being nominated for the Young and Inspiring Award! We’ll be on the edge of our seats come December 5th at the ceremony in Edinburgh—wishing the best of luck to all the finalists! 🤞 #ProudToBeOW #GreenEnergyAwards #OffshoreWind #TeamSuccess

And the awards go to…. 🥁     🏆 Double Victory for OW Ocean Winds at the Global Offshore Wind Awards 2024! 🏆      Last night, we were honoured with winning, not one, but two incredible awards at the Global Offshore Wind Awards 2024 hosted by RenewableUK!     Here’s a what we achieved:   ➡️ Offshore Wind Project of the Year - Non-Operational for Moray West! With the project nearing its final construction phase and the recent grand opening of the O&M base in Buckie, we owe a huge thanks to our project delivery team and our supply chain—your commitment has been essential to our success! Despite the inflation spike, tough market conditions and a winter installation campaign the teams have maintained amazing delivery milestones on the project.  ➡️ Aspiring Leader Award to our very own Lynsey Shovlin, Senior Supply Chain Associate for her efforts in across the OW Ocean Winds offshore wind portfolio, including CALEDONIA Offshore Wind Farm and Arven Offshore Wind Farm.     We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to this success, from our valued partners and stakeholders to the dedicated members of our team. Your hard work and dedication have been instrumental in achieving this remarkable milestone. 💪     Let's forge ahead, breaking barriers and achieving even greater heights together!     Take a closer look at the eventful night below! 👇      #RUKAwards24 #ProudtobeOW #Offshorewind #RenewableEnergy 

🗓 Time flies when you have a new operations base!    It’s already been a month since the grand opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Operations & Maintenance (O&M) base for our Moray West project in #Buckie, Moray, celebrated alongside the Rt Hon. John Swinney MSP, First Minister of The Scottish Government. 🎉    Take a minute to discover it!     This game-changing facility will power the installation of the UK’s largest wind turbines, create +60 local jobs, and manage up to 100 vessel per movements week once fully operational! 🌊🚢      With over £800 million invested and +1,500 FTE years of jobs created during the full project lifetime, Moray West is supercharging local economic growth in Scotland while driving the future of renewable energy. ⚡️      Check out the video for a closer look! 👇🎥      #ProudtobeOW #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy

🌬 Busy days at the OW Ocean Winds UK stand at the Floating Offshore Wind Conference #FOW2024!   📢We’ve held insightful conversations covering both nearer-term opportunities from our four offshore wind farms in the country and the exciting long-term potential of future floating wind projects – with the opportunity to present local impacts with our #Arven project in partnership with Mainstream Renewable Power at the Shetland Islands Council stand.   It’s fantastic to be back in 📍Aberdeen, the heart of the UK’s traditional oil and gas industry, where the #GreenEnergyTransition is being embraced with enthusiasm! 🔋   Here’s a glimpse of our involvement: 🔹 Adam Morrison, UK Country Manager, introduced a video speech from Energy Minister Michael Shanks 🔹 OW Ocean Winds then welcomed the new Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, who shared insights on how government support and investment can unlock the skills needed for this transition 🔹 Adam then chaired the panel "Financing the Future," sparking engaging discussions on blending public and private sector funding for the green future.   👏 A huge thanks to RenewableUK and Scottish Renewables for once again organizing another brilliant event with a stellar lineup of speakers, lively debate and a vibrant exhibition!   📸 Take a look at how we lived the event below! 👇   #ProudToBeOW #EnergyTransition #NetZero #OffshoreWind

🎉 Another major milestone for the OW Ocean Winds Moray West #OffshoreWind farm with the completion of the inter-array cables package! 🎉 📍 From their Scottish base in Aberdeen Seaway7, has safely and successfully managed the project to install, bury and connect the cables. With all cables provided by JDR Cable Systems it has been a great demonstration of what the #UKSupplyChain can deliver for the offshore wind sector. 🌬️ With 118 km of 66kV cable connecting the 60 wind turbines to the two offshore substations (OSPs) and 15km of 66kV cable connecting the two OSPs, the programming has required close collaboration between Seaway7, the foundations’ supply chain and the wind turbine installer to ensure no downtime of the heavy lift installation vessels. 👏 A testament to professionalism, focused on delivery! OW Ocean Winds is proud to be working with suppliers that share the drive to deliver. 💪 📸 Check out the pictures below! 👇 #ProudToBeOW #EnergyTransition

pOWering progress! 🙌 We recently celebrated the third anniversary of installing the final turbine on our Moray East Offshore Windfarm. This incredible project has operated safely and efficiently for three years, capable of powering nearly a million homes! 🏡 As we marked the 3-year anniversary of Moray East's final turbine installation, we are reminded of the rapid pace of progress in the offshore wind industry. 🌬 The success of Moray East has paved the way for projects like Moray West, which is nearing completion, and already generating renewable energy to the grid. When fully operational in 2025, OW Ocean Winds will become Scotland’s largest renewable energy generator, helping to further solidify Scotland's position as a global leader in offshore wind.⚡ Looking ahead, our ambitious CALEDONIA Offshore Wind Farm project promises to be another game-changer. With a planned capacity of 2 GW, it has the potential to power around 2 million homes and contribute significantly to our net-zero goals. 🌍 We’re confident in our ability to continue driving the local economy and contributing to a sustainable energy future for generations to come. 👷♂️ 👷♀️ Join us in celebrating these achievements and sharing our excitement for what lies ahead! Watch the full video now!👇 #ProudtobeOW #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind