Floating wind is waiting to deployed at scale to kick off cost reduction. Current challenges predominantly include lack of port capacities as most floating tech that is maturing requires full port assembly and maintenance via turbines being towed to port and back, instead of on-site repairs like in conventional, fixed-bottom offshore wind. It’s expected that calls for standardization will be a focal point in this industry too as there are currently nearly 100 technology designs.
Speakers
- Axelle Viré, Professor Floating Offshore Wind at TU Delft
- Tommy Sandtorv, CCO Karmsund Port at Karmsund Port Authority
- Richard den Hollander, Global Business Development and Account Management Director at Seaway 7
- James Young, Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer at JDR Cables
How can we harmonize economic growth with environmental sustainability? And improving the eco-efficiency of economic growth and enhancing the synergies between environment and economy? Europe has a front runner position when it comes to clean tech. What are the benefits and challenges of this quest for balance?
- Corine Franken, Senior Investment Manager at Invest-NL
- Bas Nekeman, Business Unit Director Northern Europe at DEME Offshore
- Pieter Huyskens, Group Director RD&I at Damen Shipyards Group
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is going to play an important role in the transition to net zero emissions. Many believe it is vital in realizing the climate goals of the future. However, it’s no secret that its adoption will face many challenges before reaching a significant scale. Think of mismatched scale of operations, ongoing storage liabilities and the social dynamics in the industry and society.
Speakers
- Berte Simons, Business Unit Director CO2 Storage & Transportsystems at EBN
- Alistair Macfarlane, Manager UK Carbon Transport & Storage at NSTA
- Martin van Onna, CEO at Strohm
- Flaviu Barsan, Energy Transition Manager at ONE-Dyas
Jeroen Vis of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature will introduce the new program Nature Regeneration North Sea. In this Public Private Partnership, we want to achieve a more resilient and richer North Sea, in order to create space for sustainable use. With a learning-by-doing approach, knowledge is gathered for improving the overall ecosystem. This knowledge is then used to effectively realize large-scale nature enhancement in the North Sea.
- Jeroen Vis, Program lead Nature Regeneration North Sea at the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature
Discover how integrating electrolysers into offshore turbines boosts energy yield, lower actual cost of energy, reduces spatial footprint, and enhances security of supply .
- Jacqueline Vaessen, Director a.i. at NLHydrogen
- Jan Willem Langeraar, Director business development at HYGRO
Presentation of the physical and economic indicators of hydrogen driven offshore wind service vessels followed by a discussion on the feasibility of hydrogen as decarbonisation pathway and strategies of other NorthSea ports for the supply of renewable fuels.
- Meindert van Genderen, partner at Marstrat BV
- Martine Gatsonides, Innovation Manager at Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT)
As a joint programme between the North Sea Foundation and Natuur & Milieu, The Rich North Sea seizes the unique opportunity offered by offshore wind farms to enhance nature in the North Sea. As such, we are helping our earth in two ways; renewable energy to counter climate change, and nature development to enhance biodiversity in the North Sea. 5 years after the start of the program, we now look back together with one of our partners, Ørsted.
- Marjolein Kelder, Senior Project Manager at The Rich North Sea
- Karin Bilo, Senior Marine Ecology Specialist at Ørsted
The North Sea gives us all kinds of riches in the form of ecosystem services. However, nature is under pressure of all human activities. Research shows that nature on the North Sea is in decline. If we do not act the riches of the North Sea might run dry. In order to turn the tide Natuur & Milieu has written a vision for 2040 together with the North Sea Foundation, WWF and Birdlife the Netherlands. In this vision they outline how nature can be restored. Rob van Tilburg from Natuur & Milieu shall in this session answer questions about the North Sea vision.
- Rob van Tilburg, Director of programmes at Natuur & Milieu
Bluestream main focus in the R&D is: diverless execution of repeating scopes. By way of automatisation and robotisation Bluestream has successfully implemented various specialised ROV tooling in her IRM projects. The mature assets in the non-renewable markets are subject to more complex inspection and various life-time extension projects have created a wealth of experience and track record in complex inspections, such as weld inspections. This year Bluestream has successfully used this technology developed for the non-renewable market in the renewable market for the same client, who has sponsored the development of this technology.
- Rolf de Vries, Subsea Services Director at OEG Renewabes
How to create data based value to your customers.
- Maaike de Rover, Program Manager Digitalisation at Huisman
- Martijn Reissenweber, Director Services at Huisman
To protect our undersea infrastructure, the knowledge and equipment of the offshore energy supply chain is much needed. Following the successful session at HNLMS Snellius during the ONS in Stavanger, IRO is organizing a panel discussion ‘seabed security, during which the Ryal Navy and the SeaSEC Center will compare notes with the industry and see what they would need from each other. The Seabed Security Experimentation Centre’s mission is
“Accelerating the adoption of capabilities to secure undersea infrastructure in shallow waters”
With this focus, SeaSEC is one of a kind. It’s key ingredients are collaboration across the board (international, civilian and military) and a very practical approach. By experimenting with existing technologies, we address emerging security concerns of asset owners, law enforcement, government agencies and navies. SeaSEC is an initiative of the six nation Northern Naval Capability Cooperation, seeking to support naval industries in NO, SE, FI, DK, GE and NL. It is supported by TNO, a leading Research & Technology Organization.
- Sander van Luik, Programme manager Defence, Safety and Security at TNO & SeaSEC
- Jeroen de Graaf, Director at IRO & NMT
- Paul Flos, Program Director International Naval Materiel Cooperation at the Dutch Ministry of Defence
Moderator
- René Peters, Business Director Gas Technology at TNO & board member IRO
The offshore supply chain must innovate and scale up to meet the ambitious Dutch offshore wind goals. The Netherlands aims to achieve 21GW of offshore wind energy by 2032 and plans to more than double this capacity in the subsequent years, significantly aiding the energy transition. However, the unique characteristics of offshore wind and the challenges the sector faces, complicate efforts to innovate and scale projects. A supportive financing landscape is crucial to avoid bottlenecks that could impede the rollout of offshore wind energy in the Netherlands.
Invest-NL and TKI Offshore Energy, in collaboration with JBR, are conducting a study to enhance the financeability of innovative- and scaling projects within the Dutch offshore wind energy supply chain. Preliminary findings on the financing demand and supply, and related challenges within the Dutch offshore wind energy sector will be shared.
- Eva Ferrier, Business Development Manager at Invest-NL
Liz Burdock shares an outlook on the U.S. offshore wind market, exploring the opportunities and challenges arising from the recent presidential election and what it means for the future of renewable energy expansion.
- Liz Burdock, President & CEO Oceantic Network
A patented method for lifting topsides. By using existing ships, this approach improves risk management, reduces costs, and increases flexibility, streamlining offshore platform construction.
- Jaco van der Schans, Managing director Consult at Iv
Panel discussion on onshore & offshore wind energy opportunities in Ukraine.
As Ukraine enters the third year of large-scale war, it remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing wind energy development. Private Ukrainian wind energy companies recognise that their contributions to building a decentralised, renewable energy system are essential for achieving true energy independence and sustainability. Currently, Ukraine is developing approximately 4 GW of new onshore wind projects, set to be operational by 2030. Additionally, the country possesses significant technical potential for offshore wind energy development in the Azov and Black Seas, estimated at 50 GW. The Netherlands, as a global leader in wind energy, is already supporting Ukraine in reaching its wind energy goals, particularly in establishing a robust legal framework. This session will explore the critical role of wind energy in Ukraine's current energy balance and the progress made toward offshore wind development. Available investment opportunities in the Ukrainian wind energy market during wartime and what the market can offer to Dutch partners. Moreover, we will examine the outcomes of the UA-NL project "Legislation Fostering Wind Energy Development in Ukraine" and future prospects of the bilateral cooperation.
- Galyna Shmidt, International Director and Board Member at UWEA
- Ivan Bondarchuk, Co-author of the legislative report and boardmember at UWEA
- Kateryna Knysh, Head of the Analytical Department at UWEA
The Re-Quip Marketplace is a brand-new pioneering initiative to enhance sustainability and transparency while fostering collaboration in the industry, making it easier to re-use Transport & Installation (T&I) Equipment and materials via one comprehensive platform.
- Natasja Sesink, Operational partner at MeeMaken
- Remco Löwenthal – Team Lead category manager Installation Equipment at Van Oord
- Erwin Coolen – Owner/Managing director at ECHT regie in transitie
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Floating Wind
Axelle Viré, Professor Floating Offshore Wind at TU Delft
Tommy Sandtorv, CCO Karmsund Port at Karmsund Port Authority
Richard den Hollander, Global Business Development and Account Management Director at Seaway 7
James Young, Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer at JDR Cables
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Green growth
Corine Franken, Senior Investment Manager at Invest-NL
Bas Nekeman, Business Unit Director Northern Europe at DEME Offshore
Pieter Huyskens, Group Director RD&I at Damen Shipyards Group
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Break12:30 - 13:30
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CCS
Berte Simons, Business Unit Director CO2 Storage &
Transportsystems at EBN
Alistair Macfarlane, Manager UK Carbon Transport & Storage at NSTA
Martin van Onna, CEO at Strohm
Flaviu Barsan, Energy Transition Manager at ONE-Dyas14:00 - 15:00 -
Presentation Program Nature Regeneration North Sea
Jeroen Vis, Program lead Nature Regeneration North Sea at the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature
15:30 - 16:15
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NLHydrogen: The future of offshore hydrogen09:30 - 09:55
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NMT & Marstrat BV: Local production of hydrogen in offshore wind hub-ports10:00 - 10:55
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The Rich North Sea & Ørsted: Nature enhancement & offshore wind, 5 years The Rich North Sea programme11:00 - 11:25
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Natuur & Milieu: North Sea vision 204011:30 - 11:55
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Bluestream: Cross-pollination for one client in two industries12:00 - 12:25
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Break12:30 - 13:30
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Huisman: Data driven insights turned into impact13:30 - 13:55
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Seabed security panel discussion Powered by IRO14:00 - 14:55
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Invest-NL: Enhancing the financeability of the offshore wind supply chain15:00 - 15:25
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Oceantic Network: Outlook USA - a post-election update15:30 - 15:55
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Iv: Innovative method for lifting topsides16:00 - 16:25
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UWEA: Onshore and offshore wind power solutions for economic resilience of Ukraine16:30 - 17:25
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Re-Quip: Pioneering a sustainable future for offshore T&I equipment17:30 - 17:55