OEG, a global energy solutions business, has installed its proprietary 500th in-turbine welfare unit across the UK’s offshore wind sector.
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.
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.
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.
“With 500 welfare units now operational in UK waters, we are leading the charge in transforming offshore working conditions,” said Faye McFarlane, OEG Topside division’s business development manager. “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 maximizing 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.
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.
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