OEG Renewables and Sojitz Machinery Corporation (SOMAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in relation to the provision of pre-construction, operations and maintenance (O&M) and vessel services to offshore wind projects in Japan.
In the coming years 3.5GW of offshore wind is planned to be added to Japan’s existing 259.5MW installed capacity.
Japan is targeting 10GW by 2030 and up to 35-40GW by 2040, including from floating offshore wind, as part of its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
OEGR has successfully positioned itself as a strategic partner for offshore wind farm developers in Taiwan and in other key global markets, leveraging its expanded range of specialist services to deliver excellence for its clients, according to the company.
In Taiwan, OEGR has provided integrated service solutions to all the major offshore wind developments, supporting their construction, and O&M programs.
Most recently OEGR completed a successful O&M program on Taiwan’s first two operational offshore substations on the Orsted Greater Changhua offshore wind farm.
SOMAC is a trading company dealing in a full range of industrial machinery, offering total support for its customer’s growth in Japan and beyond.
Kevin Wu, regional director for OEG Renewables in APAC, said: “By partnering with SOMAC, a company with a deep heritage and extensive experience across multiple industrial sectors in Japan and the wider region, OEG Renewables has a strong credible strategic partner with which to grow and develop its integrated service offering in Japan’s growing offshore wind sector.
“OEGR will leverage its position as the most experienced global provider of specialist subsea, topside, marine and cable services for offshore wind projects, with a deep commitment to investing in strong local teams to ensure long-term value for our regional stakeholders.”