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Geoscience is a critical element in understanding the risk, suitability, and long-term feasibility of any ground engineering project, whether offshore or onshore. In any commercial energy development, we understand the critical role of multi-disciplinary geo-consulting from early concept, planning, and permitting, right through to construction, to support the evaluation of CAPEX and future OPEX costs, as well as the levelized cost of energy once in operation. 

We understand that the large-scale commercial expansion of energy projects, whether in wind, solar, power interconnection, or other energy sources, depends on market competitive pricing.

As such, our geoscientists often get involved in projects even at an embryonic stage to support investors, developers, and even government institutions in understanding the ground risk and challenges in each location, as well as identifying whether future plans meet the designated environmental requirements per country.  

One integrated offering in multidisciplined Geoscience

OWC geoscience combines expertise in all aspects of terrain, subsurface, and soil geoscience, centred in the practical application of geology, geophysics, geomorphology, geotechnics, and geographic information systems (GIS).   

Our team integrates the trusted reputation of independent geo-consultancy, East Point Geo, which was acquired by ABL Group in 2020. Integrated into OWC, together, we provide clients across the renewable energy and environmental space with the best turn-key solutions.

OWC geoscience also collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary geoscience teams across its parent company, ABL Group – ABL, Longitude and AGR.

Our one team approach ensures that we provide expert geo-consultancy to inform decision-making throughout the lifecycle of an asset or operations, and across all of energy and oceans.

Where we work

Ground Models

We integrate and interpret geo-data to understand ground conditions for engineering projects.

Client Reps

Our team of experts act as client representatives to offer an independent view of survey requirements, oversight and execution.

Geohazard Risk Assessment

We assess and quantify geo-risks, bringing together expert judgment and analytical modelling to ensure the safe delivery of your engineering project.

Geospatial Analysis

We apply statistical and analytical models to quantify the interaction of infrastructure with the ground. We build geographical information systems for data management and spatial analysis

Geotechnical Engineering

We support across the development cycle of a project with offshore site investigations, geotechnical design, foundations design and installation analysis, cable route analysis and planning and leg penetration analyses.

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ABL Group geo-consulting

OWC works closely with the wider ABL Group brand family to provide turnkey solutions in geoscience, supporting a wide range of clients throughout a project or asset’s lifecycle from concept to construction to operations and finally decommissioning.

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The value we bring

Dedicated geoconsulting team.

Deep market knowledge specific to onshore and offshore wind.

Turnkey approach to determining geophysical and geotechnical conditions of a site.

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Meet the Team: Matthew Haertsch | OWC Australia

Meet the Team: Matthew Haertsch | OWC Australia

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Meet the Team: Chiao-Pin Cheng | OWC Taipei

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Meet the Team: Juliana Arraes | OWC Brazil

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For this week’s meet the team, we introduce Juliana Arraes, a Geoscience Consultant with OWC in Rio de Janeiro!
Meet the Team: Renn Chang | OWC Taiwan

Meet the Team: Renn Chang | OWC Taiwan

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This week, we talk with Renn Chang, a Geophysical Engineer, based in Taiwan!
Meet the Team: Charlie Spicer | OWC APAC

Meet the Team: Charlie Spicer | OWC APAC

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Meet Charlie Spicer, a Site Investigation Package Manager, based between our Taipei and Seoul offices!
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At OWC, our teams are constantly expanding, into more locations, in expertise and in sectors of influence, so that our people can truly drive safety and sustainability across our energy and oceans. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we invite you to get to know our team members so you […]