BnM today appointed Jennings O’Donovan as owner’s engineer for the development of Phase 3 of Oweninny Wind Farm in County Mayo, after a competitive tender process. This proposed wind farm is a strategically important development and will play a critical role in supporting the objectives set out in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan to reach net zero by no later than 2050. As part of this appointment as Owner’s Engineer, Jennings O’Donovan & Partners Limited, will act as the owner’s representative, providing support and technical expertise in the areas of design, procurement, contract management, construction and commissioning.
The site of the proposed development is situated approximately 12km west of Crossmolina, 8km east of Bangor Erris, and just north of the N59 national secondary road in North Mayo. The project will be constructed alongside the existing Oweninny Wind Farm. Currently, Oweninny Wind Farm is the largest onshore wind farm in Ireland with an overall installed capacity of 192MW. Oweninny Windfarm Phase 3 will consist of 18 turbines with an overall tip height of 200 metres and approximately 29km of internal road network. It is also intended to construct a substation to facilitate access to the national grid network for the proposed development.
This proposed development will contribute to Ireland’s legally binding energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive and Ireland’s Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015, as amended. It will also contribute to Ireland’s national renewable energy generation capacity, energy security – all helping to safeguard Ireland’s green energy supply and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
John Reilly, Head of Renewable Energy, BnM said, “The appointment of Jennings O’Donovan marks a significant milestone in the delivery of Phase 3 of the Oweninny Wind Farm, an ambitious project that will play a vital role in meeting Ireland’s climate action targets. At BnM, we are deeply committed to driving Ireland’s green energy transition through the development of impactful renewable energy projects that not only reduce carbon emissions but also generate long-term value for local communities and the wider economy. Phase 3 of the Oweninny Wind Farm stands as a cornerstone of our renewable energy pipeline, reflecting our vision for a cleaner, more sustainable future. We are delighted to partner with Jennings O’Donovan and look forward to working together to help realise this nationally important project.”
David Kiely, Director, Jennings O’Donovan on the announcement said, “We are delighted to be appointed by BnM as owner’s engineer for Phase 3 of the Oweninny Wind Farm in County Mayo. This appointment reflects the strength of our long-standing experience in delivering complex renewable energy infrastructure and our integrated approach to engineering and environmental consultancy. We look forward to working in close collaboration with BnM to ensure the successful delivery of this strategically important project, which will not only accelerate Ireland’s low-carbon transition but also drive regional development and environmental resilience.”
BnM is leveraging this renewable energy pipeline to decarbonise key industries that are integral to Ireland’s economic growth. BnM is supporting sustainable industrial expansion by co-locating large companies from a range of sectors with a variety of renewable energy technologies across our landbank, enabling businesses to achieve low-carbon growth in their operations.