Engineering technical consultancy ODE, part of the DORIS Group, has been awarded a framework agreement by SSE Renewables for Offshore Structural Design across multiple sites in the UK and Ireland.

With a contract duration up to 3 years, ODE will appoint a number of new secondees to work alongside its experienced personnel from SSE Renewables’ UK and Irish offices and from ODE’s own UK offices and headquarters. > Read More

International engineering and technical service provider ODE is proud to announce the appointment of Jinho Paik as its Korea Country Manager in conjunction with the opening of its new Seoul office in South Korea.

Mr. Paik will join ODE as part of the company’s wider expansion into the APAC region which, over recent years, has seen the establishment of company representatives and offices in Taiwan, Japan, and Vietnam. As Korea Country Manager, Mr. Paik will oversee all engineering services in the country, focusing on the pursuit and successful completion of projects and the integration of ODE into the Korean market as a consultant and engineering partner. > Read More

The ERM-DOLPHYN Project has been named the C2I Energy and Environment winner by The Engineer as part of a week’s awards celebrating collaboration and innovation in UK engineering. Recognised for promoting efficient resource usage and environmental sustainability, the DOLPHYN (Deepwater Offshore Local Production of HYdrogeN) Project uses floating offshore wind turbines to produce hydrogen, bypassing the traditional process of generation through fossil fuels.

ODE is currently acting as pre-FEED designer for the project topsides and is in partnership with ERM, Tractabel Engie, Principle Power Inc, NEL and Doosan. The project’s 2MW semi-submersible prototype is set to be completed in 2024 with the full 10MW pre-commercial facility constructed in 2027.

For further information on the project award, please visit: https://www.theengineer.co.uk/erm-dolphyn-green-hydrogen/

International engineering and technical services provider ODE, part of the DORIS Group, has been awarded a contract by Polish offshore wind farms developer Baltic Power (part of ORLEN Capital Group) to undertake the initial technical design and building permit design for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm.

The development of this offshore wind farm is one of PKN ORLEN’s key projects and is aligned with its strategic vision to invest in low- and zero-carbon generating resources. The project is being run through PKN’s subsidiary Baltic Power sp. z o.o. which holds a licence to construct wind farms in the Baltic Sea with an aggregate capacity of up to 1.2 GW. The licence area, of approximately 131 km2, is located approximately 23 km north of the Polish coastline, and in an area near to Choczewo and Łeba. > Read More

From left to right: David Robertson, Head of Renewables in company with Peter Godfrey, Chief Executive Officer, ODE Group Ltd

International engineering, technical services and project management provider ODE, which as part of the DORIS Group leads the global renewables business line, is delighted to announce the addition of David Robertson to the company’s management team.

Supporting ODE’s London-Wimbledon corporate office and the new facility at The Exchange in Aberdeen, Mr Robertson will manage all aspects of the global Renewable’s business. Mr Robertson with over fifteen years in the industry, is a known professional and accomplished business leader with demonstrable success in delivering offshore wind projects and in developing and securing new business opportunities.  This experience includes working on both the developer and on the contractor sides of the business and geographically extends across involvement in the UK, Europe, Asia and North American offshore renewables markets.

ODE’s offshore renewables experience commenced approximately 20 years ago, with the industry’s UK inception, and the company has gained extensive knowledge and helped shape best practises through all phases of project developments ever since.  This has been achieved either through technical and engineering support or through the provision of Owner’s Engineering related services.  The company’s international activities continue to grow, with new contract announcements expected shortly, and the company’s technical expertise extends from fixed to floating OWF solutions to an optimised mid-water depth articulated wind column (AWC) proprietary foundation.  ODE now also provides direct in-house geotechnics support.

Peter Godfrey, CEO of ODE Group, said, “I am extremely pleased, at this point in our history, to be able to welcome David as our new Head of Renewables, to both strengthen and  strategically lead, our worldwide development efforts. ODE continues to enhance our growing list of services and technical capabilities to support the offshore wind industry.  David’s skills, experience and personal capabilities will be an integral part in this drive to further build on our robust portfolio, whilst we also maintain exceptional services and focus to our existing clients”

David Robertson, added “ODE has rightfully earned its reputation as a leading technical service provider to the global offshore wind sector, and I’m excited at the prospect to further build upon this. We have a tremendous opportunity to support the decarbonisation of the global power sector through renewables, whilst we continue to grow within our existing markets and to expand internationally. ODE will continue to bring strong business values, provide high quality service delivery and implement innovative technologies, such as deep water, to match the needs and high expectations of our clients.  I’m therefore very glad to be part of a growing worldwide team, with a long track record, that is also delivery and customer focused.”