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.
Presenters:
Connor Reid – Energy Transition Business Development Manager
Scott Morton - Energy Transition Business Manager
Connor Reid is an experienced energy industry professional with over 13 years at IKM Testing. Currently leading business development in the UK for the Energy Transition department, Connor focuses on supporting operators and owners with solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and environmental performance. His work spans traditional oil and gas as well as renewable sectors, with a strong emphasis on innovation in operations and maintenance. In this webinar, Connor will present IKM Testing’s SOCOT technology—a safer, faster, and more efficient solution for turbine gearbox oil conversions—highlighting how it reduces downtime, improves handling, and supports reliability across offshore wind and conventional energy assets.
Scott Morton has 18 years of experience in the energy industry, working in project, engineering, and management roles across Europe, Australia, and Canada. In his current role at IKM, he is focused on shifting the company’s services to support renewable energy and the energy transition, as well as helping develop new service offerings.
Date: June 24th 2025
Time: 10.00 CEST