OEG, a leading global energy solutions business, has reached a significant milestone, having installed its proprietary 500th in-turbine welfare unit across the UK’s offshore wind sector.
Headquartered in Aberdeen, the company’s amenity solution is designed to improve offshore working conditions by providing safe, self-sufficient facilities directly within wind turbine towers. This enhances both safety and comfort by removing the need for time-consuming trips to standby vessels nearby simply to access a toilet.
Operating from 15 UK locations, OEG has supplied offshore toilet facilities to major wind developers, further cementing its position as a trusted provider of offshore welfare solutions.
The crew facility units are built for robust design and reliable performance in offshore conditions and are currently deployed across nine UK offshore wind sites. They are fully off-grid, requiring no external power or water connection, with an OEG servicing framework in place for cassette cleaning.
Faye McFarlane, Business Development Manager for OEG’s Topside division, said: “With 500 welfare units now operational in UK waters, we are leading the charge in transforming offshore working conditions. These units give offshore technicians the comfort, hygiene, and dignity they deserve, while reducing unnecessary transfers between turbines and vessels, lowering risks, and enhancing operational performance for operators.
“By cutting transfers, we are maximising efficiency and enabling both personnel and vessels to be more productive on site. The welfare units also play a vital role in supporting and retaining a more diverse and inclusive workforce by making offshore facilities more accessible for women.
“Our units are delivering real improvements in safety, inclusivity and productivity, and it is testament to our market leading product, that we are trusted by key industry players to support their operations.”
Available in both flatpack and fully built configurations, the units can be matched to the specific stage of an offshore wind project. The flatpack version is suited to operational sites where turbines are already installed, with OEG technicians completing assembly and integration offshore. The fully built option is typically used during pre-assembly phases, enabling straightforward deployment ahead of installation offshore.
About OEG:
OEG is a leading energy solutions business providing mission critical infrastructure assets, technologies and services to the global energy industry. Since our inception in 1973, OEG has evolved and grown significantly to become a pivotal link in the global energy project chain and a trusted partner for our customers.
Our specialised solutions for above-water, on-water and below-water applications are essential to meeting the world’s energy needs, by supporting production across electricity, gas and oil. From the provision of offshore logistics equipment and bespoke solutions, through to the delivery of integrated services for larger project work scopes, we support the development, construction, operations & maintenance and decommissioning of energy assets and infrastructure.
Headquartered in Aberdeen, OEG has circa 1,500 employees and operates in more than 65 countries.