How ONRG is supporting the green energy transition

From construction to maintenance and operation, ONRG offers a comprehensive suite of services backed by a team of trained experts and a commitment to innovation and safety.

The acquisition of ONRG by OEGR, announced earlier this year, was a highly complementary addition to OEGR’s existing specialist subsea, topside and marine services, creating new opportunities to offer integrated service solutions, increasing project efficiencies and lowering interface risk for clients.

Joining OEGR has given ONRG the opportunity to access OEGR’s global network, reinforcing ONRG’s reputation as a global leader in high voltage solutions.

ONRG manages the entire lifecycle of projects – from grid connection to turbine energisation, and even has its own 24-hour control room NRG Control Point based in Buxhall, Suffolk.

Currently, ONRG is spearheading the construction and commissioning phase of a groundbreaking wind farm project in Taiwan.

Under the leadership of Asia-Pacific general manager Warren Davies, the company is not only focused on delivering high-voltage services but also on fostering growth and empowerment within the local community.

Warren Davies, Asia-Pacific (APAC) general manager at ONRG (Image: ONRG)
Warren emphasises that ONRG’s strategic vision extends beyond individual projects.

“We aim to create a culture of growth and empowerment,” he said. “We leverage our technical proficiency to ensure compliance across every project, while also investing in the development of local resources.”

Thanks to its knowledge and experience, ONRG has become the go-to company and technical leader in its field.

“If you take a closer look at the ONRG technical team, you will see a group of people who are passionate about the energy industry,” said project manager and asset integrity manager Mark Kimber.

“Each member brings a unique set of technical skills. An individual can become a technical leader through motivation and hard work, but when combined with a group of such individuals, they create a unique wealth of knowledge that comes from their extensive experience.

“This is what sets ONRG apart.”

Mark Kimber, asset integrity manager at ONRG (Image: ONRG)
Whether it’s safety, production or technical expertise, ONRG tailors its approach to ensure the best possible outcome for every client.

It considers factors such as company culture, environment and equipment, and even when budget constraints pose challenges, the company’s engineers can think outside the box, question conventional practices and refine their approach to find the optimal solution.

“Our priority is always to leverage the knowledge gained through experience and deliver a world-class service that optimises asset management,” said Mark.

We have the ability to broaden the conversation across all departments, ensuring that our organic growth is sustained while continuing to deliver unparalleled services with the right people.”

ONRG offers a path for personal growth for its people, whether upskilling to high-voltage authorisation or advancing to a technical management role.

It has achieved this by developing its own specialist training programme, the Performance Assessment Training Hub (PATH), which helps businesses in the energy sector refine the skills of their workforce. It has also created a learning management system called NRG+ Plus which provides interactive, engaging elearning packages.

“We ensure we have competitive packages to interest newcomers to the company as well as retaining the staff already here,” said founder and managing director Chris Emmins.

This is intended to address the biggest challenges facing the industry: recruitment and retention.

ONRG is a specialist in managing high-voltage (HV) network stages assets (Image: ONRG)

“More and more windfarms are coming online but the skill pool isn’t keeping up,” Chris said. “Our strategy for meeting the upscaling demand is to create a work environment that is safe and rewarding.”

Part of that safety involves working hard to eliminate all potential hazards.

“When building and operating a network, hazard management is key – not only to ensure everyone working on the system is safe, but ensuring the system works efficiently,” Chris said.

“This starts at the design stage. We feed our knowledge and experience into the project from the very beginning by a thorough assessment.”

ONRG’s team is made up of highly skilled Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) with experience across multiple sectors.

Safety is paramount in the offshore wind industry, and ONRG takes every precaution to mitigate potential hazards. Chris emphasises the importance of hazard management from the design stage onward.

Chris Emmins, founder and managing director of ONRG (Image: ONRG)
“Our team’s expertise allows us to identify and address hazards effectively,” he said.

“Whether it’s earth potential rise or access safety, we prioritise safety in every aspect of our operations. Once the hazard is identified, we can apply suitable safeguards to ensure that hazard is managed correctly.”

ONRG’s commitment to excellence, safety and employee development sets it apart as a true leader in the offshore wind energy sector. With a track record of success and a dedication to innovation, ONRG is poised to shape the future of renewable energy for years to come.

“Please contact us to find out more about how our services fit in with the design, build and operations of your electrical assets,” Chris added. “We are also keen to hear from readers of Insight Energy – please get in touch and tell us what knowledge you would like us to share about HV services.”

For more information, visit onrg.co.uk and oegrenewables.com