UK energy consultancy Xodus has established a new dedicated offshore renewables engineering unit called Evolv Energies.
The launch of Evolv is expected to strengthen Xodus’ offshore capabilities and deliver broader engineering services as renewables projects ramp up globally.
The new business, led by Chris Finnigan as vice president, will target energy transition contracts in offshore renewables projects’ concept technology and engineering design stages.
Evolv is expected to recruit about 150 people by the end of 2025 and to work closely with Xodus, which will retain its focus on strategic consultancy from early project development to operations and maintenance.
Steve Swindell, chief executive of Xodus, said: “We’ve heard from customers that the renewables market needs a new engineering offering that will unlock the vast opportunity for offshore wind.
“Nearly 8,000 new UK wind turbines and close to 81,000 new wind turbines around the globe will be required to meet targets by 2050. Therefore, we know there’s a gap in the market for us as countries around the world increasingly explore energy transition opportunities, and Evolv Energies is well placed to deliver what our clients are needing.”
