OEG Energy Group has completed the acquisition of Offshore Painting Services (OPS Wind), a leading provider of specialist operations & maintenance and training services to the offshore wind sector.
OPS Wind has its head office in Liverpool with a regional office in Llandudno, North Wales and will join the group’s renewables division, OEG Renewables, and sit within its topside service line.
OEG said the acquisition will enhance the ability to offer integrated service solutions which are attractive for offshore wind developers and OEMs that want to increase project efficiencies and lower interface risk with contractors.
“OPS Wind has established itself as a leading provider of topside asset integrity services which help to improve operational efficiency, safety, and asset protection for offshore wind farm infrastructure,” said OEG.
The company provides composite protective solutions, has around 100 service and maintenance technicians and operates a bespoke training facility (OPS Training) in Liverpool.
“We are very pleased to welcome OPS Wind to OEG,” said OEG Renewables managing director Eric Briar (pictured right with OEG operations director Toby Mead, OPS Wind director Paul Jones and OPS Wind head of operations Che Murphy).
“This strategic and highly complementary acquisition will strengthen and expand our topside service line as well as introduce a valuable new training offering to develop the skills and knowledge offshore personnel need to safely work and perform critical operations on offshore wind assets,” he added.
“Furthermore, it positions OEG Renewables as the leader in the provision of integrated solutions to the offshore wind sector.”
OPS Wind managing director David Jones said: “Joining OEG unlocks the potential for growth via OEG Renewables’ global network, its broader service portfolio and the opportunity to integrate services and products to the benefit of our clients.
“Both OEG Renewables and OPS Wind share the same values and commitment to the high-quality delivery of safe, reliable, innovative and efficient services to enhance and protect our clients’ offshore wind assets.”