Ventus Energy Expands into US Offshore Wind Market

November 25, 2024, by Adnan Memija

UK-based high-voltage engineering company Ventus Energy has launched its US entity with two East Coast locations to further support the growing offshore wind industry in the country.

Operating as Ventus Energy Incorporated, the primary office is located in Brooklyn, New York, within the Industry City complex. This places it close to key clients and overlooks the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT), a strategic site for upcoming projects, said the company.

Construction work on turning SBMT into an offshore wind hub started in June. The redevelopment is being performed by Equinor, in cooperation with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and terminal operator Sustainable South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SSBMT).

A second base in Virginia positions Ventus Energy to aid offshore wind developments up and down the East Coast.

According to the company, the expansion aligns with the organisation’s commitment to advancing a sustainable energy landscape. The move is expected to create many new jobs within the offshore wind sector in the near future.

Managing director Lee Glendening and financial director Les Nutter will serve as president and vice president, respectively. Klaus Duttine of Ventus Energy’s parent company, Topp Holdings, will also join the US entity in a vice president role.

“Our new offices in Brooklyn and Virginia enable us to meet the increasing demand for offshore wind services in this region and this milestone reflects our commitment to helping achieve global renewable energy goals,” said Lee Glendening.

Ventus Energy specialises in a range of high-voltage services, including testing and termination, fault and emergency, operations and maintenance (O&M), electrical safety management, and coordination, and is a preferred supplier for onshore and subsea cable repair.

In March 2024, the company was awarded a contract by SSE Renewables to provide maintenance work on transmission assets for the 1,075 MW Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.