Engineering and consultancy companies Apollo and Vekta Group have today signed a memorandum of understanding to provide services across the offshore wind and oil and gas sectors.
The new combined offering brings commercial, project management, yield modelling, power, electrical, mechanical, structural and marine experience for the electrification of oil and gas assets and for technical advisory services for offshore wind developers.
Apollo marine and renewables director Nigel Robinson said: “Apollo and Vekta Group quickly realised that there was a natural synergy between our respective engineering and consultancy services, that would benefit clients across the energy sector.
“Wind developers can access to a unique owner’s engineer service model, supporting a broad range of expertise through a single contact point.
“Meanwhile, the integrated offering further supports the drive of operator businesses to reduce their carbon footprints and to qualify the electrification of assets.”
The companies said the joining of forces is in direct response to the increase in the demand for engineering and development solutions with the Round 4 and Scotwind leasing rounds in the UK and the net-zero targets of the hydrocarbon sector.
Vekta Group director Charles Balderston said: “We believe that great collaboration is the key to finding positive ways to respond to the climate emergency and to reach net-zero as quick as possible.
“By working with Apollo, we strengthen our shared ambition to play a significant role in the energy transition process.
“With our combined experience and capability, we aim to offer high value and agile services to the oil and gas sector as well as offshore wind developers.”