Case Studies

Sustainable Power Generation

TEAM

Project Management

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Services Provided

Project Management, Assigned Certifier

Overview of service

ORS played a central role in supporting the development of next-generation power generation facilities designed to strengthen Ireland’s sustainable energy infrastructure.

Acting as a trusted multidisciplinary consultancy partner, we contributed to the delivery of projects engineered to operate initially on a natural gas and hydrogen blend, with the capability to transition to full hydrogen use as national infrastructure and standards evolve. Our responsibilities included technical coordination, statutory compliance under BCAR, and ongoing engagement with both international and local stakeholders.

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Project Outcome

These power generation facilities form part of Ireland’s broader strategy to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy sources. ORS engaged at an early stage to shape design direction, ensure regulatory alignment, and embed futureproofing measures capable of accommodating hydrogen-ready technology. Our phased project strategy enabled the design team and client to respond effectively to evolving policy, sustainability benchmarks, and emerging hydrogen-readiness requirements.

Close collaboration with key stakeholders was fundamental to maintaining project momentum. ORS facilitated structured engagement with local authorities, utility providers, and community representatives, enabling coordinated planning and early resolution of technical issues. This approach built confidence among all participants and ensured smooth integration within Ireland’s developing sustainable energy landscape.

Efficient design coordination was supported by ORS’s multidisciplinary capability and proactive management of statutory processes. Our team maintained strict compliance with BCAR and ensured that each phase of the project met relevant legislative and performance requirements. The result was a coherent, well-managed design process aligned with client objectives and the technical demands of modern, adaptable energy infrastructure.

Strategic phasing played a significant role in reducing delivery risk. By integrating early-stage engineering insights and anticipating changes in hydrogen standards, ORS supported streamlined decision-making and minimised potential delays. This ensured that the facilities could advance rapidly through complex design and regulatory stages while retaining the flexibility required for future conversion to full hydrogen operation.

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Challenges & Solutions

Delivering hydrogen-ready power generation facilities presented a range of technical, regulatory, and stakeholder-driven challenges, each requiring coordinated and forward-looking solutions. The evolving nature of hydrogen standards and sustainability regulations meant that the design needed to remain adaptable; ORS addressed this through phased planning and continuous alignment with both emerging guidance and international best practice. Maintaining BCAR compliance across a complex, multi-disciplinary project environment also required rigorous documentation and close oversight, which our team provided throughout all stages of design coordination.

Stakeholder complexity presented further challenges. Engagement with local authorities, utility providers, and community stakeholders demanded clear communication and early issue identification. ORS facilitated regular coordination meetings to ensure transparency, resolve technical matters promptly, and maintain confidence in the project’s contribution to Ireland’s sustainable energy future. The requirement for efficient delivery within a fast-moving energy sector introduced additional pressure on timelines, which was addressed through early-stage design input, multidisciplinary problem-solving, and strategic phasing that accelerated progress and reduced delivery risk.

Collectively, these solutions enabled the successful advancement of hydrogen-ready power generation infrastructure, demonstrating ORS’s capacity to manage technical complexity, regulatory certainty, and stakeholder expectations while contributing meaningfully to Ireland’s long-term energy transition.

Leads

Key Contacts

  • Darren Holmes 4.0
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    Darren Holmes

    Director

  • James Hamilton
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    James Hamilton

    Joint Project Management Lead

  • Gary Dolan
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    Gary Dolan

    Joint Project Management Lead

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