A review of UK castings and forgings demand and capability in offshore wind

Published November 2026

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Everoze was pleased to support Lumen Energy & Environment in delivering a Castings and Forgings Bill of Works, commissioned by the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) and Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP).

The study provides an evidence-based view of UK offshore wind demand for castings and forgings, alongside an assessment of current UK supply chain capability and future opportunities.

Everoze provided technical engineering expertise to define the casting and forging content of offshore wind projects and translate component requirements into demand across the UK pipeline. The analysis covered 63 individual cast and forged components across turbines, foundations, moorings, substations and cable systems, combining technical requirements, pipeline analysis to 2050, in support of LumenEE’s capability mapping and economic assessment.

Working with Lumen Energy & Environment, OWGP, CMF, BiGGAR Economics and UK foundries and forges, the project team identified clear priorities and recommendations for UK supply chain development. UK companies currently operate in areas representing around 8% of overall demand by weight. The results demonstrated that with targeted investment this could potentially increase to 37%.

Everoze Partner George Gibberd and Associate Steve Gilkes demonstrated how detailed engineering expertise is used to support the development of a UK supply chain strategy.

Read the full document here:  Castings & Forgings Bill of Works