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OEG and VodafoneThree partner to deliver communications system for Sizewell C

OEG, a leading energy solutions business, is pleased to announce that Fern Communications (FernCom), an OEG company, in partnership with VodafoneThree, has been selected to design and deliver the critical site communications system for the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station. 

The Sizewell C project, the new 3.2 GW nuclear power station under construction on the Suffolk coast

This collaboration underscores OEG’s commitment to ensuring robust, secure, and resilient communications infrastructure essential to the success of one of the UK’s most significant energy projects.

Based in Lowestoft, Suffolk, FernCom, which is part of OEG’s topside service line, brings over 22 years of experience within the energy sector, specialising in custom communication solutions tailored to complex and challenging environments. With a reputation built on reliability and innovation, FernCom’s expertise in the design and deployment of comprehensive digital radio systems will be instrumental in ensuring seamless radio coverage throughout the Sizewell C construction site.

“As a Suffolk based company with a diverse workforce and deep roots in the energy industry, we are thrilled to partner with VodafoneThree on a project of such national importance. Our mission is to deliver an unparalleled communications system that will support Sizewell C’s operational efficiency, safety, and long-term success.”

said Clive Cushion, Technical Director at Fern Communications.

VodafoneThree’s advanced connectivity solutions will further enhance FernCom’s communications design, leveraging their network capabilities to facilitate a robust communication infrastructure vital for a project of this scale. Their combined efforts reflect a shared commitment to supporting the UK’s transition to cleaner energy and ensuring the Sizewell C project progresses with the highest standards of operational safety and connectivity.

Clive Cushion, Technical Director at Fern Communications, pictured with the communications system for Sizewell C