Scientific research company Leidos and international energy consultancy Xodus Group are joining forces to provide services to the North American offshore wind market.
The companies said the move will leverage Leidos’ extensive renewable capabilities with Xodus Group’s 14-year track record in offshore European energy projects.
Leidos has consulted on more than 250 wind energy projects totalling almost 20GW. Its specialists offer technical, commercial and regulatory expertise to advise the development, financing and acquisition of projects.
Xodus has integrated scientific, engineering and advisory teams working across a broad range of offshore and coastal infrastructure, energy generation and technology projects.
Its capabilities span energy yield analysis, risk, permitting, environment, engineering, safety, integrity, vibration, project package management, training and supply chain management.
Leidos energy and infrastructure consulting practice lead Brad Barta said: “We are excited about our partnership with Xodus.
“We believe together we can provide unrivalled expertise and experience to our developer and investor clients.
“Now that offshore wind is set to move forward in the US, we are prepared to serve the industry through our relationship with Xodus, a proven leader in offshore energy.”
Xodus renewables director Peter Tipler (pictured) said: “Our alliance with Leidos brings owners and lenders a truly consolidated service in the development of offshore wind projects from concept and financing through consenting to engineering and full supply chain management.
“With activity ramping up at a state level and new developments underway, momentum is building around how best to increase America’s offshore wind capacity.
“We are ideally placed to share our expertise to ensure that projects are delivered swiftly and successfully to support the transition to low carbon energy production.”