RPS signs Memorandum of Understanding with SEKWANG Engineering Consultants, South Korea

Continuing its strategic positioning into the growing Asia offshore wind market, RPS is pleased to announce on September 22 the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with SEKWANG Engineering Consultants.

RPS’ deep international expertise in the delivery of technical advice and operational support to offshore wind, partnered with SEKWANG’s broad expertise in maritime engineering and infrastructure, delivers certainty for international and local developers seeking to develop offshore assets in this fast-growing market.

Commenting on this agreement, Alun Williams, Director Offshore Renewables, RPS said, “This is a significant milestone for RPS as we seek to embed our presence in this exciting growth market. From engineering design through to the marine environment, SEKWANG’s maritime infrastructure experience is very impressive. We are excited to be working alongside them to support the development of the offshore wind industry in and around Korea.”  

Jae-Wan LEE, CEO/Chairman, SEKWANG commented, “For 50 years we have been delivering our mission, to support economic development and improve lives. To achieve this, we stay at the forefront of marine engineering technology through research and development. This, combined with the deep experience of our collaborating teams will be important for the successful, sustainable delivery of these complex projects, now and in the future.”

This MOU was effective from August 24, 2020 and will be in place initially for two years with an option to extend by an additional two years. RPS and SEKWANG combined will provide clients with international standard advice throughout the asset lifecycle, supported by the latest technology and deep local knowledge.

해상풍력 개발 사업 전문 컨설팅 기업 RPS, 세광종합기술단과 MOU 체결

(2020년 9월 22일, 서울) – 아시아 해상풍력 시장에서 전략적 입지를 보유한 해상풍력 개발 사업 전문 컨설팅 기업 RPS가 세광종합기술단과 전략적 업무협약(MOU)을 체결했다고 22일 밝혔다. 

금번 업무 협약을 통해 RPS는 자사의 해상풍력 기술 자문 및 운영 지원에 대한 글로벌 전문 경력과 세광종합기술단의 해양공학 및 인프라에 대한 폭넓은 전문 지식을 토대로 빠르게 성장하고 있는 해상풍력 시장에서 국내외 해양 자산 개발자들에게 신뢰할 수 있는 서비스를 제공해 나갈 예정이다.

RPS 해상풍력 이사, 알룬 윌리엄스(Alun Williams)는 “이번 업무 협약은 급성장하는 해상풍력 시장에서 입지를 다지고 있는 RPS에게 중요한 이정표가 될 것,”이라며 “세광종합기술단의 엔지니어링 디자인 및 해양 환경 등을 포함한 해상 인프라 경험은 놀라운 수준이다. 세광종합기술단과 협력하여 국내외 해상풍력 산업 발전을 지원할 수 있게 되어 기쁘게 생각한다”고 전했다.

세광종합기술단 이재완 회장은 “세광종합기술단은 지난 50년간 경제 성장 지원 및 삶의 개선을 위해 연구개발을 통한 해양 엔지니어링 기술 산업을 선도적으로 이끌어 왔다,”며 “양사의 풍부한 경험은 성공적이고 지속 가능한 복합 건설프로젝트를 위해 중요할 역할을 할 것”이라고 말했다.

한편, 이번 업무협약은 2020년 8월 24일부터 2년간 유효하며 추가적으로 2년 연장이 가능하다. RPS와 세광종합기술단은 다양한 서비스 협업을 통해 고객에게 최신 기술을 통한 국제 표준 업무 지원과 자산 수명주기 전반에 걸친 방대한 국내 전문 지식을 제공해 나갈 예정이다.

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