Offshore interconnectors are a vital infrastructure that enable the transmission of electricity between regions and countries, supporting energy security, decarbonisation, and market integration.
OWC applies its profound offshore wind expertise to interconnector projects, offering tailored technical advisory and engineering services across the full lifecycle — from planning and early stage engineering to operations and maintenance.
Offshore Director, Americas
Market challenges
Effective interconnector development requires overcoming a range of technical and environmental challenges such as grid integration, engineering complexity, reliability requirements, and installation obstacles & logistics.
Our Solutions
OWC provides a comprehensive suite of services for interconnectors and transmission projects:
- Technical Advisory & Owner’s Engineering
- Geoscience Survey Planning & Ground Modelling
- Metocean Survey Planning & Weather Downtime Analysis
- Electrical System Design & Power Systems Analysis
- Cable Route & Landfall Selection
- Planning And Permitting Support
- Cable Installation Engineering Including Cable Burial Risk Assessment (CBRA) And Burial Assessment Study (BAS)
- Hvdc OE Support
- Procurement Documentation & Evaluation
- Technical Due Diligence
- Substation Engineering
- CAPEX & OPEX Cost Modelling
- Market And Regulations Analysis
- Cable Maintenance & Integrity Studies
- Cable Repair Studies
- Offshore Client Representatives
- Marine Warranty Surveying
The value we bring
60+ interconnector and offshore transmission projects
125+ cable engineering projects
100+ GW of renewable capacity supported
Global footprint with 21 offices and 200+ consultants
Proven track record in Owner’s Engineering and Technical Due Diligence
Integrated multi-disciplinary engineering teams
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