James Fisher has launched a dedicated clean power unit called James Fisher Renewables, which the company said sees consolidation of the group’s capabilities into a comprehensive solutions provider.
“Recognising significant growth opportunities in the renewables sector, the new structure will see James Fisher leverage its specialist expertise working in extreme environments,” the company said.
The move will support pure-play renewables developers, marine civil constructors and oil and gas majors alike in pushing the boundaries of what is possible to accelerate the energy transition, while maintaining existing energy infrastructure, it added.
James Fisher Renewables will bring together capabilities from across the group, offering services through the project lifecycle including site preparation, UXO EOD, noise attenuation, cabling and HV commissioning management, operations and maintenance and digital solutions.
Clients will also benefit from seamless provision of James Fisher Subtech’s newly consolidated subsea capabilities, also announced today, the company said.
James Fisher Marine Contracting division Managing director Giovanni Corbetta (pictured) said: “Accelerating trends within the energy industry, particularly the energy transition brought on by the climate emergency, present an opportunity for the group to focus on what it does best – providing expertise for the extremes.
“Complexity is where we excel, helping to deliver the world’s most complex, technically demanding, and environmentally challenging energy projects in construction and operations and maintenance.
“By realigning our business, revitalising the leadership team and reinvigorating our culture of trust, integrity and operational excellence, there will be no project too complex for us to deliver on.”
James Fisher Marine Contracting Division divisional strategy, sales and commercial director Jonathan Parkes said: “As demand for offshore wind increases to meet nation states’ global net zero goals and energy independence, the volume and scale of viable sites will need to increase.
“This will give rise to more offshore wind developers needing specialist capability to execute complex, technical energy projects in harsh environments.
“There is also a marked increase in renewable investments being made by oil and gas super-majors which makes a compelling case for us to position James Fisher to serve across the energy space.
“All complex infrastructure projects share the need to be delivered, operated, maintained and decommissioned in a way that is safe, on time and to budget while taking advantage of the latest technologies and digital innovation.
“James Fisher is here to do just that, delivering excellence in execution at every stage in the project life-cycle with pioneering spirit.”