Westcon Power & Automation

What Westcon Power & Automation does

Westcon Power & Automation AS (WPA), founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ølensvåg, Norway, is a specialized electrical installation and system integration company serving the maritime, offshore energy, and industrial sectors. The company operates as a subsidiary of Westcon Group, with offices in Ølensvåg, Florø, Karmøy, Bergen, and Kristiansand, and executes projects globally including offshore rigs off Namibia, transit work from Singapore, and yardstays at Norwegian shipyards. WPA's three core service lines are Marine Services (newbuilds, hybrid/electric propulsion, hydrogen systems, ferry and fishing vessel electrification), Rig Services (Ex-inspections, VFD installations, DC grid systems, heat-trace, drilling equipment installation), and Engineering Services (planning, work packaging, verification, documentation). The company conducts approximately 70,000 unit Ex-equipment inspections annually and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

WPA's revenue model is project-based professional services delivered through direct contracts and multi-year framework agreements with enterprise customers. The largest contract is a ~420M NOK framework agreement with Odfjell Drilling (plus Technology and Oceanwind) running 4 years plus three 1-year options. Other significant customers include COSL, Maersk Drilling, Transocean, Molgas Energy, and the Norwegian Navy (Forsvarsmateriell). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated bid managers, project managers, and site managers; distribution is delivered through on-site deployment to offshore rigs, shipyards, and industrial facilities. The company differentiates through Ex-certified multidisciplinary expertise, rapid global mobilization, and deep yardstay integration via its Westcon Yards affiliation. The company's strategic direction is anchored to the maritime energy transition — hybrid batteries, hydrogen fuel cell systems, and DC grid integration — alongside sustained offshore drilling and LNG inspection work.

Name

Westcon Power & Automation

Legal name

Westcon Power & Automation AS

Website

https://westconpa.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Westcon Power & Automation, a Norway-based subsidiary of Westcon Group founded in 1988, delivers specialized electrical installation, Ex-inspection, and hybrid/electric propulsion system integration for maritime vessels, offshore drilling rigs, and energy facilities, serving enterprise customers like Odfjell Drilling, COSL, Maersk, and Transocean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine and Offshore Electrical Installation Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Marine Power Generation & Energy Storage (Generators, Batteries, UPS) (IMAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Marine electrical installation
• Offshore rig services
• Hybrid propulsion systems
• Ex inspection services
• Maritime engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ølen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Inspection, Maintenance and Installation Services: Project-based professional services delivering inspection, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment across offshore rigs, vessels, and industrial facilities. Revenue is generated through direct project contracts and framework agreements. The company performs approximately 70,000 unit inspections annually across various installations.
2. Engineering Services: Engineering services including planning, work package preparation, system verification, and final documentation for electrical installations on maritime and offshore projects.
3. Framework Agreement - Odfjell Drilling: Multi-year framework agreement covering inspection, maintenance, installation, and engineering services across Odfjell Drilling, Odfjell Technology, and Odfjell Oceanwind. Framework duration of 4 years with three one-year options, estimated total value ~420 million NOK.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westcon Power & Automation provides electrical installation, system integration, and engineering services for the maritime and offshore energy sectors. The company delivers three core service lines: Marine Services (Marinetjenester) for vessel owners, Rig Services (Riggtjenester) for offshore drilling operators, and Engineering Services (Ingeniørtjenester) for system design and engineering projects. Services span hybrid propulsion, automation, Ex inspection, and conversion/upgrades for ships and offshore installations.

Product overview

Westcon Power & Automation (WPA) operates as an electrical installation and system integration company serving the maritime and offshore energy sectors. Its portfolio comprises three core service lines: Marine Services (electrical installations, hybrid/electric propulsion systems, and maintenance for vessels and ships), Rig Services (inspection, maintenance, and installation for offshore drilling rigs, including Ex-inspections, hybrid power systems, and VFD installations), and Engineering Services (project planning, work preparation, and documentation support). The company also provides specialized services such as heat trace systems, DC grid integration, and system commissioning. WPA operates primarily in Norway with locations in Ølensvåg, Florø, Karmøy, Bergen, and Kristiansand, and performs projects internationally for clients such as Odfjell Drilling, COSL, Maersk Drilling, and Transocean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Services (Marinetjenester) Marine Services is the company's vessel-focused service line, offering electrical installation, automation, hybrid propulsion, and conversion/modification work for shipowners and commercial vessel operators. It serves customers in the Norwegian maritime cluster, leveraging expertise in power and automation systems to support newbuild, retrofit, and maintenance projects.
• Rig Services (Riggtjenester) Rig Services is the company's offshore-rig-focused service line, providing electrical installation, Ex (explosion-proof) inspection, and conversion/modification work for offshore drilling operators. It targets safety-critical environments on offshore installations and supports major drilling contractors operating in Norwegian waters and the North Sea.
• Engineering Services (Ingeniørtjenester) Engineering Services is the company's system-design and engineering service line, providing engineering documentation, project engineering, and technical support for marine and offshore projects. It underpins the Marine Services and Rig Services lines by delivering design and engineering outputs required for electrical installation and conversion projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 70,000 units inspected annually across installations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Global Ocean Technology (GOT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 February 2026WPA acquired Global Ocean Technology's Bergen department in February 2026, strengthening its position in both oil & gas and defense markets while establishing a technical center of excellence in Bergen.
• Odfjell Drilling (including Odfjell Technology and Odfjell Oceanwind)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024WPA was awarded a comprehensive framework agreement for inspection, maintenance, installation services on electrical equipment, and engineering services covering all Odfjell group companies. The partnership began in 2019 and has grown steadily. The agreement covers work across all Odfjell Drilling, Odfjell Technology, and Odfjell Oceanwind operations globally. Value estimated at ~420M NOK over 4 years with three 1-year extension options. WPA performs Ex-inspections and green rig projects on Deepsea Atlantic, Deepsea Stavanger, Deepsea Nordkapp, Deepsea Aberdeen, and Deepsea Mira.
• Molgas EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership since 2015 for Ex-inspection services at LNG facilities. WPA provides specialized Ex-equipment inspection and maintenance programming at Molgas Energy's Kollsnes facility, Snurrevarden production plant on Karmøy, multiple terminals, and tank installations. WPA project engineer Roger Søvold serves as dedicated contact person, with flexible scaling support from field colleagues as needed.
• COSL (China Oilfield Services Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with COSL for drilling rig electrical work. WPA has performed Ex-inspection across the COSL fleet, transit work from Singapore to Norway on COSL Prospector, and yardstay work on COSL Pioneer and COSL Innovator. Worked on green rig projects and performed comprehensive surveys and upgrades.
• Westcon YardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWPA is a subsidiary of Westcon Group and operates in close collaboration with Westcon Yards facilities in Ølensvåg and Florø. Services are delivered both independently and in collaboration with Westcon Yards on joint shipyard projects. Westcon Yards performs mechanical work while WPA handles electro-installation, as seen in the Chela crane installation on Maersk Invincible.
• TransoceancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPA worked on Transocean Spitsbergen, installing the world's first Hybrid Power System, as well as transit work and bore tower split projects. Long-standing relationship for rig electrical work and upgrades.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aker Solutions: Major Norwegian offshore engineering, procurement, construction, and services contractor with electrical and Ex-related work as part of its broader portfolio. Larger scale and broader scope than WPA, but directly competes for offshore electrical and maintenance contracts with operators like Odfjell.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global marine technology incumbent delivering automation, electrical, and hybrid propulsion systems for commercial, offshore, and naval vessels. Overlaps with WPA's marine electrical integration scope but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio; appears as a customer reference on the WPA website.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology leader in engines, hybrid propulsion, and energy storage for vessels. Directly comparable in the hybrid/electric marine propulsion segment that anchors WPA's growth thesis, but operating at significantly larger scale and offering full system solutions rather than installation services.
• Saipem Energy Services: International offshore energy services contractor providing engineering, installation, and maintenance services to oil & gas and renewables operators. Directly competes for offshore electrical installation and Ex-inspection contracts; appears as a customer reference logo on the WPA website.
• ABB Marine / Hitachi Energy: Global supplier of marine power systems including switchboards, drives, generators, and integrated power/automation solutions. Competes with WPA in the marine power distribution and propulsion integration space at OEM level rather than as an installer, but is a key technology counterparty.

Direct peers

• Brunvoll: Norwegian manufacturer of marine propulsion and manoeuvring systems (thrusters, propellers) with growing hybrid/electric system capabilities. Comparable Norwegian-based marine propulsion specialist serving offshore and commercial vessels, with overlapping customer base and energy-transition positioning.
• Elmar (Beijer Ref): Norwegian marine electrical installation and service company serving shipyards and vessel operators with newbuild electrical fit-out, retrofit, and service. Direct competitor in the Norwegian marine-electrical installation market, with overlapping customer base in shipyards and offshore vessel operators.
• IKM Gruppen: Norwegian-owned offshore service group providing electrical, instrumentation, Ex-inspection, and maintenance services to oil & gas operators. Directly comparable service portfolio and customer base (offshore drilling and energy operators), with similar multi-discipline field service model.
• Norwegian Electric Systems (NES): Bergen-based provider of hybrid and electric propulsion systems for marine vessels, including battery, DC grid, and integrated power management solutions. Closest direct competitor to WPA in the Norwegian marine-electrical installation and integration niche, serving ferry, offshore, and commercial vessel operators.
• Vard Electro: Electrical systems integrator and installer within the Fincantieri-owned Vard group, delivering switchboards, automation, navigation, and hybrid propulsion for newbuild and retrofit vessels globally. Directly comparable offering to WPA across vessel types and a direct competitor for marine electrical installation work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/westconpa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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