Webinar | Energy Tech Talks #10

About the webinar:

SOCOT: Safer, Smarter, Cleaner Offshore Turbines Oil Management

Operating offshore wind turbines means facing complex challenges — maintaining uptime, ensuring safety, and meeting environmental standards. One critical task that brings all three into focus is hydraulic and gear oil maintenance in the nacelle, high above the sea. For wind operators, this can be labour intensive, high-cost operation, but it doesn’t have to be. SOCOT (Safe Oil Conversion for Offshore Turbines) is a specialist service delivered by IKM Testing UK that addresses these challenges head-on. SOCOT provides a practical, field-ready solution that enables safe oil flushing and replacement — without disrupting campaigns. The system is compact, modular, and designed for deployment from either a CTV or the transition piece, offering flexibility for offshore teams.
 

SOCOT helps operators:

✅ Minimise downtime

✅ Reduce manual handling at height

✅ Prevent spills and environmental risk

✅ Deliver cleaner, safer maintenance — even on tight schedules

Already proven in offshore campaigns, SOCOT is helping operators meet performance goals while aligning with wider net-zero ambitions. "At IKM Testing UK, we believe innovation should remove barriers — not add complexity. SOCOT is a clear example of how SME-led services can simplify critical maintenance while supporting the growth of renewable energy." 

Speakers:

- Connor Reid (Energy Transition Business Development Manager)  

- Scott Morton (Energy Transition Business Manager)