Agenda
DAY 1 - 20 November 2025
Case Study
08:40AM - 09:05AM
Setting The Scene for European Offshore and Floating Wind
- Status of global floating offshore wind industry
- Review of the key themes driving and challenging the floating offshore wind market
- What does the future hold?
Séamus Mc Cabe / Senior Development Director - Offshore Wind / Corio Generation
Case Study
09:05AM - 09:30AM
Unlocking the Potential of Floating Offshore Substation: The Evolution of Substations for the Wind Industry
Maria Alexandra Balslev Jørgensen
Business Development Specialist, Semco Maritime
- Development of floating offshore wind
- Bridging the gap between in the increased demand of renewable energy sources
- Development of offshore wind through the decades
- Breakeven and challenges between fixed-bottom and floating substations
Case Study
09:30AM - 09:55AM
Fabricators’ Perspective on the Future Needs for Offshore Grid Infrastructure
Eric Finé
Business Development Manager, Smulders
- Lead item: HV-equipment (power transformers): 36 months
- AC-substations: OTM types: basis for standardization?
- HVDC: 2GW standard platform requires substantial yard investments
- Meshed Grid as substitute for point-to-point grid connection
- Energy Hub: islands or platforms?
- “Airbus Industries” initiative for offshore substations?
Case Study
09:55AM - 10:20AM
Navigating Standardization Challenges: A Case Study in Offshore Substations
- How offshore substation standards were defined and applied within a project or organization?
- Specific challenges faced during the standardization process, such as technical mismatches or resistance in management, and how these challenges were addressed and resolved
- How the implementation of standards contributes to the success of the project or organization?
- Advantages such as cost savings, process improvements, or increased operational efficiency
Case Study
10:20AM - 10:45AM
Environmental Impact and Sustainability in Offshore Substation Projects
- Providing comprehensive exploration of the ecological considerations associated with offshore energy infrastructure.
- Discussing innovative practices in energy production processes and efforts to achieve environmental sustainability goals.
- Project's potential effects on marine life and the measures taken to minimize these effects.
- Addressing sustainable energy production and operational strategies.
Networking Break
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
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Case Study
11:15AM - 11:40AM
Innovations in the Design and Engineering of Floating Substations
- Delving into the latest developments in mooring systems for floating substations, covering novel technologies and strategies that ensure robust and secure positioning in offshore environments.
- Examining new architectural approaches in the design of floating substations, including modular structures and adaptive layouts.
- Exploring cutting-edge solutions for improving the stability of floating substations, addressing challenges posed by varying sea conditions.
Case Study
11:40AM - 12:05PM
How Can Class Contribute to Cost Savings for Floating Substations?
Arild Rogne
Head of Section Floating Offshore Structures, DNV AS
- Standardization utilizing offshore/ maritime approaches
- Industrialization - existing supply chains
- Remove uncertainties related to design and fabrication
- Integrity management
12:05PM - 12:30PM
PARALLEL DISCUSSION: Audience Participation (Choose & Join)
Audience Participation (Choose & Join) These roundtables will provide you with in-depth insight and you will engage with other industry experts in a small group discussion. The table leader will drive the conversation and then leave the table for more intensive networking & benchmarking.
Group 1: The challenges and benefits of repurposing existing floaters
Group 2: Topside and hull integration choices for semi-submersibles
Group 3: Offshore substation design, installation & maintenance
Group 4: Technology development for floating offshore wind substations.
Case Study
12:30PM - 12:55PM
Offshore Substation Technology and Innovation
- Technology and innovation for offshore substation
- Operational Challenges
- Future outlook - challenges and solutions
Networking Break
12:55PM - 01:55PM
Lunch Break
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Networking Break
01:55PM - 02:05PM
One-to-one Meetings and Networking Break
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Case Study
02:05PM - 02:30PM
Transitional Water Depth Between Fixed and Floating OSS – When do we really need FOSS
Daniel Tornroos / Principal Naval Architect / Ramboll
Case Study
02:30PM - 02:55PM
Fatigue on Export Cables
Justin Jones
Group Manager, Civil and Structural, Petrofac – Energy Transition Projects
- Influence of hull form
- Hang-off location
- Cable configurations
- The benefits of bend stiffeners
Case Study
02:55PM - 03:20PM
Maintenance Best Practices
- Predictive Maintenance Strategies: How existing offshore substations employ predictive maintenance to anticipate and address potential issues, ensuring optimal performance.
- Downtime Reduction: Examining specific cases where operational downtime was significantly reduced through efficient maintenance practices.
- Technology Integration for Monitoring: Showcasing how advanced technologies are integrated into maintenance routines for real-time monitoring and early issue detection.
- Lessons Learned from Unforeseen Events: Analyzing how past unforeseen events influenced maintenance protocols and the adjustments made for improved operational resilience
Case Study
03:20PM - 03:45PM
Structural Health Monitoring of Offshore Structures in the Wind Industry
Jens Krieger
Senior Expert SHM Offshore Wind, VCE Vienna Consulting Engineers ZT GmbH
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Networking Break
03:45PM - 04:15PM
One-to -One Meetings & Networking Break
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Case Study
04:15PM - 04:40PM
Supply Chain Optimization and Strategies During Operation
Matthias Henke
Managing Director, MHS Energy Solutions
- Having ensured a strong and reliable supply chain for the proper operation phase is the basis for proper operation.
- Connecting the supply chain actively with the operation and maintenance strategies is the solution to reduced downtimes and improved outputs
- Defining the key impact parameter for each component and effect on the output as requirement for suppliers
- Modelling impacts of variations and scenarios to optimise the supply chain strategy.
Case Study
04:40PM - 05:05PM
Construction and Installation of Floating Substations
- Fabrication yard for substructure and topsides
- Ocean transport of the completed structure
- Offshore installation of the floating substation
Alan Crowle / Researcher / University of Exeter
Panel Discussion
05:05PM - 05:45PM
Long-Term Maintenance and Reliability of Offshore Substations: Strategies for Ensuring Operational Excellence
- Exploring the implementation of predictive maintenance frameworks, leveraging data analytics and monitoring technologies to anticipate and address potential issues before they impact operational reliability.
- Extending the operational life of aging offshore substations, considering the unique challenges posed by harsh marine environments.
- Risk mitigation measures and contingency planning essential for ensuring uninterrupted operations in offshore substations.
- Redundancy solutions, and emergency response protocols in minimizing downtime and maintaining the reliability of critical offshore infrastructure.
Closing Remark
05:45PM - 05:55PM
Closing Remarks by the Chairman
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