Offshore wind expertise that delivers
From site selection to decommissioning, we help developers navigate complexity and accelerate project delivery. Our track record spans 15GW across UK Round 4 and international waters.
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Why CEA
Coupling technical expertise with strategic insight to deliver successful projects
Our team has been working on offshore wind projects for two decades with experience as developers, consultants and regulators. Our knowledge – from leasing rounds all the way through to decommissioning – means we excel at quickly getting to grips with the challenges our clients face.
Offshore wind farms face mounting commercial and political pressures, demanding policy timeframes, evolving regulations and complex stakeholder views. With a passionate expert team that combines commercial awareness with technical environmental and consenting knowledge we are able to achieve successful project outcomes.
We identify problems and solve them. Whether it’s unlocking a consent bottleneck, managing fishing conflicts, or navigating last-minute regulatory changes, we provide the practical expertise to protect your investment and meet your milestones.
What we do
Expert support throughout the project lifecycle.
Engage us from day one or bring us in to solve specific challenges. We adapt to your needs.
Origination
Identify and secure viable sites, projects and opportunities with our support.
- Due diligence for investment, acquisition and bid decisions
- Bid and auction management, support and strategy
- Environmental constraints assessment and consenting strategy
- Stakeholder landscape mapping and early engagement
- Marine survey scoping and technical advice
- Site selection and route optimisation
- Environmental risk assessment
- GIS analysis and constraints mapping
Development
We understand a project is more than a consent – we work in collaboration with our clients to help deliver approvals that support technically and commercially viable offshore wind farms.
- DCO, Section 36 and marine licensing management
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and compensation measures delivery
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Fisheries liaison and coexistence planning
- Stakeholder and regulator engagement
- Route-to-consent planning (DCO, Section 36)
- Comprehensive survey strategy and delivery
- Due diligence
Construction and operations
Consents and environmental management as an enabler for construction – providing a pragmatic approach for timely delivery of projects.
- Construction consents management
- Consent condition discharge and management plan drafting
- Ongoing fisheries liaison
- Environmental monitoring and compliance management
- Stakeholder coordination and engagement
- DCO and Marine licence variations and exemptions
- Environmental audit and reporting
- Due diligence for operation projects
Decommissioning
Plan and deliver responsible decommissioning – balancing regulatory demands with your commercial realities.
- Decommissioning strategy development
- Comparative assessment and EIA
- HRA for decommissioning activities
- Stakeholder and regulator engagement
- Marine licensing for decommissioning
- Environmental monitoring
Team
Hands-on experience, right across the globe
With a highly experienced team we’ve supported major developers through auction round successes, consent awards and timely construction. Working closely with clients we know that making offshore wind happen is more than consents and environment, and we work with you to ensure that projects are technically and commercially viable. This experience means fewer surprises and faster solutions for your project.
How we work differently
We’re not yes-people. As your critical friend, we tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. This honest approach and collaborative style helps you make better decisions, and avoid costly mistakes.
What sets us apart:
- Cross-sector expertise: Unique insights from power cables and nuclear projects enhance our offshore wind insights.
- Developer’s mindset: We understand commercial pressures and work within your constraints.
- Regulator relationships: Established credibility with MMO, Natural England, NatureScot and The Crown Estate.
- Clear communication: Complex issues explained clearly for all stakeholders.
- Collaborative partnership: We work with you – every project and developer is different, with varying approaches, timelines and appetites for risk, and we tailor our advice to the needs of the client.
- Experienced specialists: Team members with decades of offshore wind experience.
Get started
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It all starts with a conversation. From early planning to operational challenges, we provide the expertise to keep your project on track.