Original Korean article: 일렉트릭파워
Korea Energy Comprehensive Technology (KLEM), OWC, and OEG Renewables signed a memorandum of understanding on July 16 to jointly provide operations and maintenance services for balance-of-plant (BOP) equipment in offshore wind farms. The BOP equipment includes offshore substations, subsea cables, and foundation structures.
The three companies aim to establish a Korean-standard O&M model ahead of the era of large-scale commercial offshore wind farm operations expected after 2030. The partnership seeks to transition from reactive, post-failure maintenance approaches to data-driven predictive maintenance systems, thereby securing both project reliability and cost efficiency simultaneously.
This collaborative effort is expected to strengthen the operational competitiveness of Korea's domestic offshore wind market and serve as a new variable in securing global competitiveness. By adapting global best practices to the Korean market context, the partnership aims to optimize lifecycle costs and enhance the overall reliability of offshore wind projects.
