Offshore Industry issue 3 2021

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Opportunities for offshore wind in Baltic states OFFSHORE REGIONS: BALTIC SEA OFFSHORE-INDUSTRY.EU

A balancing act COATINGS & CORROSION PROTECTION

The premier event OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE HOUSTON

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All signs are positive 2021 IS WELL UNDERWAY, GIVING US A GOOD IMPRESSION OF HOW THIS YEAR IS EVOLVING. AFTER A YEAR WITH UNCERTAINTIES AND SETBACKS FOR MANY, IT IS GOOD THAT WE ARE NOW WITNESSING VARIOUS POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MARKET. NEW PLANS ARE MADE AND NEW PROJECTS HAVE BEEN STARTED, PROVIDING AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE INDUSTRY. Soon after the announcement of US President Joe Biden that his administration would support offshore wind, the construction of Vineyard Wind 1, the first US commercial scale offshore wind farm, came a step closer to realisation. Despite the Jones Act, US offshore wind offers ample chances, also for non-US companies. Shipbuilders, offshore contractors, engineering companies, and many more will be able to profit from the ambitious US energy transition plans. Next to offshore wind, other renewable sources of energy are also seeing the light.

Solar energy has been a renewable source of energy for decades.

The offshore installation of solar panels is now taking its first steps, too. Offshore solar energy and marine energy are still in their infancy, but it is looking promising for the future.

With borders slowly opening and everyone preparing for the post-corona era, I am greatly looking forward to visiting the first shows after the summer. All signs are positive for live events and lots of exhibitions and conferences have already been announced, including OTC Houston which will be organised in August. Offshore Aberdeen will probably be my first show to attend since WindEurope Copenhagen in December 2019. At that time, no one knew the world would look totally different just a few months later. Many shows were postponed or virtually organised. Looking for inspiration, simply networking in the old-fashioned face-to-face way… I wish it was September already!

Hope to see you soon!

Rob de Kerf ROB@YNFPUBLISHERS.COM

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COATINGS AND CORROSION PROTECTION

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A balancing act

Wind feeder vessel – solution for US offshore wind

OFFSHORE EQUIPMENT

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Problem-solving capabilities A custom solution for the offshore industry

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Opportunities for offshore wind in Baltic states

REGULARS

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Record of decision for Vineyard Wind

OTC HOUSTON

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

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SolarDuck launches first floating solar panel platform Clean electricity for offshore oil & gas platforms

ON THE COVER The Baltic Sea has favourable sea conditions for offshore wind development. Read more on page 26.

Photo courtesy of Van Oord.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Gould Services to supply and operate SPMTs for Hollandse Kust Zuid OWF Cadeler and Gould Services have reached an agreement for the supply and operation of SPMTs to move nacelles onboard Cadeler’s jack-up installation vessel Pacific Osprey for the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) offshore wind farm.

Gould will provide engineering and heavy transport services both at the offshore site in Dutch waters and port site. The execution phase will commence in the first half of 2022. Cadeler is a key supplier in the offshore wind industry. The company owns and operates state of the art windfarm installation vessels and previously operated under the name Swire Blue Ocean until a rebranding in 2020.

Gould Services is a company that specialises in turnkey solutions within transportation, installation, service, and maintenance, both onshore and offshore. The Gould team consists of professionals with extensive work experience who have already proved their value in the offshore and logistics sector with various backgrounds in offshore installation works, wind turbines, maintenance onshore and offshore, port logistics, pre-assembly, and commissioning works. i. foundgould.com

Mini ROV MCS has launched a new mini Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to reduce cost in subsea inspection and 3D metrology for the worldwide energy industry. The MiniSpector, which has been developed to be launched from a platform, reduces the reliance on additional vessels and equipment, saving customers’ money. According to CEO of MCS, Wael Bakr, the MiniSpector has been designed to be easily carried and deployed and contains built-in 3D Photo Realistic Cloud (PRC) technology for precise 3D measurement. The system provides measurements subsea, up to fabrication accuracy, which makes the MiniSpector an ideal and accurate subsea metrology drone to improve overall project efficiency, duration, and quality particularly in deep-water measurements. i. mcsoil.com

The world’s most powerful tidal turbine Orbital Marine Power successfully launched its 2MW tidal turbine, the Orbital O2, from the Port of Dundee. After its launch, the O2 has been towed to the Orkney Islands where it will undergo commissioning before being connected to the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) where it will become the world’s most powerful operational tidal turbine. The O2 turbine has a 74m long hull structure with twin 1MW power generating nacelles at the end of retractable leg structures designed to give low-cost access to all major components for through life servicing. 10m blades give the O2 more than 600m2 of swept area to capture flowing tidal energy.

The floating structure is held on station with a four-point mooring system. The O2 has been designed so that installation of the turbine, and all its associated moorings, can be carried out by low-cost work vessels. Servicing can be carried out by RIB vessels, thus minimising downtime and lowering construction and operational costs. i. orbitalmarine.com | Read more on offshore-industry.eu

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NEWS IN BRIEF Fugro finishes first phase on transpacific BiFrost cable system Fugro has completed the first phase of its marine site characterisation project for Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to support the BiFrost Cable System, a new undersea fibre-optic cable system that will connect the west coast of North America, Guam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The transpacific route segments off the west coast of North America have now been surveyed. The project will soon continue on the Indonesia segment through the Celebes and Java seas.

ASN is installing the cable system for a consortium comprising Keppel, Facebook and Telin to meet increased demand for broadband connectivity between the west coast of North America and Asia-Pacific. As a trusted partner to ASN, Fugro’s involvement is spanning the life of the development, from initial planning and cable design to routing and installation. Their work on the project began last November with a desk study to support permitting activities, followed by an ongoing geophysical and geotechnical campaign that will conclude in Singapore. i. fugro.com

Viking YouSafe immersion suit makes crew transfer easier Viking Life-Saving Equipment has launched a new Walk-to-Work crew transfer suit that overcomes a cumbersome feature of offshore wind turbine maintenance procedures without compromising safety, further strengthening its reputation for innovation in the renewables sector. The one-size immersion suit is airtight packed into a bag that is attached to the user’s lifejacket instead of being worn during the transfer between support vessels and offshore installations. Sealed in a protective bag, the lightweight immersion suit has been developed in cooperation with leading offshore wind and oil & gas operators.

With a three-year service life expectancy, the Viking YouSafe Walk to Work immersion suit is also substantially lighter, weighing just 1.37kg, compared to 4.6kg for a typical immersion suit used in this application, while still maintaining its protective qualities. i. viking-life.com

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NEWS IN BRIEF Ørsted and Enefit join forces for Gulf of Riga offshore wind farm Ørsted and Enefit have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which sets out a vision to jointly move towards delivering the first offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea, before 2030. In September 2020, the Latvian and Estonian governments signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint offshore wind farm, and, subject to a supportive regulatory framework for offshore wind being in place, it’s Ørsted’s and Enefit’s ambition to deliver this before 2030. Drawing upon Ørsted’s proven track record within offshore wind and Enefit’s strong local presence, the partnership is strongly committed to supporting the governments across the Baltic countries in realising their plans for reducing carbon emissions. As part of the MoU, the companies intend to establish a joint venture for the development of offshore wind opportunities in the Baltic countries, including the Liivi offshore wind project in the Estonian part of the Gulf of Riga. Furthermore, Ørsted has submitted an application for an area in Latvian waters next to the Liivi site. Through these sites, the partnership aims to pursue a cross-border hybrid solution, which will connect an offshore wind farm to both Latvia and Estonia and enable the utilisation of the offshore wind transmission cables as an interconnector between the two countries. i. orsted.com

Pinsent Masons appoints new Global Head of Oil & Gas Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed corporate oil & gas specialist Rosalie Chadwick as Global Head of Oil and Gas. With a 20-year track record in leading mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets deals in the UKCS and across international energy hubs, Ms Chadwick worked in tandem with Pinsent Masons’ renewables energy team, supporting major clients with deals, disputes and financings, as well as the transition to zero-carbon futures. Throughout her career she has advised clients from super majors and NOCs to small-listed independents and services companies on some of the most notable deals in the sector. i. pinsentmasons.com

Liza Unity FPSO project reaches milestone The topsides lifting campaign for the Liza Unity FPSO was recently completed and a major project milestone was achieved. Thanks to the efforts of the integrated team, over 26,000t of topsides were safely lifted in position at Keppel Shipyard in Singapore, since the vessel came out of dry-dock in October of last year. All efforts are now focused on further progressing and completing the integration activities and gradually ramping-up the onboard commissioning activities. The FPSO Liza Unity represents SBM Offshore’s first Fast4Ward design, benefitting from standardisation of the project`s execution plan and using a fully completed and commissioned MPF hull, which sets the benchmark for future FPSO projects. The project continues to target first oil in 2022 in line with client planning. i. sbmoffshore.com | Read more on offshore-industry.eu

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OTC HOUSTON

The premier event THE OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (OTC) IN HOUSTON IS WHERE ENERGY PROFESSIONALS MEET TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND OPINIONS TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR OFFSHORE RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF OTC HOUSTON.

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TC gives you access to leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest equipment exhibition, and valuable new professional contacts from around the world. The conference has a strong reputation for a world-class technical programme. Celebrating over 50 years since 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually at NRG Park in Houston, USA. Last year however, like almost all other events, the exhibition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The OTC Board of Directors has chosen to postpone the 2021 event to August due to the ongoing challenges presented by the virus. It is expected that, with today’s positive developments in mind, organising live events in a safe way will be possible later on this year. By postponing to the second half of 2021, the organisation aims to preserve the significant work of the programme committee and authors, as well as minimise the economic impact this decision has on businesses in Houston and throughout the industry.

Synergy in Energy

Recently, OTC Houston, together with NAPE Summit, announced a first-of-its-kind Synergy in Energy partnership. As both events will be held in Houston between 16 - 20 August 2021, guests will have the option to purchase a combo pass allowing full access to both conferences.

Professionals from around the world will have an opportunity to connect with key decisionmakers, buying, selling, and trading prospects, and world-renowned innovators advancing scientific and technological expertise in offshore resources. This year, OTC and NAPE will serve as a critical forum

It is exciting to see NAPE and the OTC teaming up this August to showcase the industry that keeps global supply chains moving. for industry leaders to discuss, debate, and build consensus around the most important issues facing the global energy industry today. These affairs include, for instance, the impact of the pandemic on industry business models, emerging markets and new frontiers in offshore wind, digitisation of the energy industry, and the energy transition. Both events will follow the latest local COVID-19 safety guidelines and allow participants to attend in person or virtually.

Significant opportunity

“Globally, the energy industry has been called upon to meet the dual challenges of addressing climate change and meeting growing energy demand”, says Cindy Yeilding, Chair of the OTC Board of Directors. “The ‘Synergy in Energy’ partnership represents a significant opportunity for policymakers, business leaders, and industry experts to come together to address these challenges, and find solutions to continue safely and efficiently powering the world.” “The energy business is a global 24/7 endeavour that millions of people depend on for their everyday lives”, adds Ron Munn, Chairman

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of the NAPE Operators Committee and General Manager Land of Chevron. “That’s why it is exciting to see NAPE and the OTC teaming up this August to showcase the industry that keeps global supply chains moving, enables manufacturing, supplies basic human needs, and powers transportation systems.”

Awards

Three award programmes will be organised at OTC Houston this year.

• Spotlight on New Technology – This awards programme is exclusively for OTC exhibitors and showcases the latest and most advanced technologies that are leading the industry into the future.

• OTC Distinguished Achievement Award – This award recognises major technological, humanitarian, safety, environmental, and leadership contributions to the industry.

• OTC Emerging Leaders Program – This award programme recognises young professionals who are making key contributions to the offshore energy sector.

Health and safety measures

OTC Houston will be held at the NRG Park from 16 - 19 August 2021, and is committed to the safety and well-being of all attendees, exhibitors, and staff. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OTC is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment in compliance and following the guidance from federal, state, and local governmental agencies and health authorities.

The safety precautions outlined below are subject to change in order to comply with applicable laws: • Social distancing.

• Daily health and temperature screening.

• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection.

• Face coverings.

• Capacity limitations in and around NRG Center.

• Protective measures (such as hand sanitising stations, touchless payment options).

• Enhanced communication of health and safety measures.

• Training for all staff on the COVID-19 rules.

• Relevant federal, state, and local regulatory agency policies and orders related to events, gatherings and travel, including those as issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Harris County Public Health, the Houston Health Department and NRG Park protocols.

Safety precautions and guidelines will of course continue to evolve. OTC will work to incorporate innovative features that further enhance the onsite experience and safety for everyone in attendance.

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A viable solution in response to the need to support the construction and logistics of offshore wind farms in the US under the Jones Act.

Wind feeder vessel – solution for US offshore wind AMPELMANN AND C-JOB NAVAL ARCHITECTS HAVE JOINED FORCES TO DEVELOP A ONE-OFA-KIND OFFSHORE WIND FEEDER VESSEL CONCEPT WITH MOTION COMPENSATION TECHNOLOGY, SPECIFICALLY SUITED FOR THE RIGOROUS DEMANDS OF OPERATING OFF THE EAST COAST OF THE US. ALL ARTIST IMPRESSIONS COURTESY OF AMPELMANN AND C-JOB NAVAL ARCHITECTS.

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he concept design combines the knowledge of Ampelmann, a Dutch offshore access provider, and independent ship design company C-Job Naval Architects.

Together they have created a viable solution in response to the need to support the construction and logistics of offshore wind farms in the US under the Jones Act. Todd Allen, VP Business Development at C-Job Naval Architects, says, “The US is ambitious in its plans to grow the installed offshore wind power. The only viable way to realise this goal while complying with the Jones Act is utilising offshore wind feeder vessels. Together with our strategic partner Ampelmann, the experts in motion compensation, we have created an innovative ship design ready to support construction of US wind farms today and into the future.”

Continued operations

The offshore wind feeder vessel has an L-shaped superstructure. This enables the transport of all wind turbine components, including the blades, while keeping the ship itself relatively compact minimising construction and operational costs. To maximise workability and allow for safe lifting of the components, the feeder vessel features a specially designed motion compensation system. The system uses Ampelmann’s core technology to stabilise the components of the wind turbine generator (WTG) in six degrees of freedom and is designed for safe lifting operations in sea states up to 2.5m significant wave height. The compensator is positioned close to the vessel’s center where it can compensate all vessel motions and allows for continued

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To maximise workability and allow for safe lifting of the components, the feeder vessel features a specially designed motion compensation system

operations – even in adverse weather conditions – throughout the year.

Quick connect system

Gus DeOliveira, Ampelmann’s Business Development Area Manager for the Americas, states, “We see a lot of potential for the offshore wind market in the US and believe that we can add some unique value based on our decades long experience in the offshore wind market. Our partnership with C-Job is crucial if we are to design and deliver just the right solution for this growing market.”

The wind turbine components are arranged on the ship with a quick connect grip- and glide system. Cargo pallets are placed on deck quickly thanks to the quick connect system. Once the feeder vessel is at its destination, the system slides the components into place to connect to the motion compensator. The Ampelmann

The compensator is positioned close to the vessel’s center where it can compensate all vessel motions and allows for continued operations – even in adverse weather conditions – throughout the year.

system then compensates all vessel motions, so the crane operator can lift turbine components in a similar fashion to an onshore lift.

Maximum efficiency

The motion compensated wind feeder vessel is designed to provide maximum efficiency and workability during the construction of an offshore wind farm. The conventional way of working is that the wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) would transport the components and then

do the installation of the turbines. However, this is an inefficient use of the WTIV and in the case of foreign vessels not allowed by the Jones Act. With this feeder concept – which is envisioned to be a series – the turbine components are brought to the installation site by the feeder vessel. With two or more vessels per project, this allows the WTIV to focus on the installation of the turbines and ensures operations can continue at all times. i. ampelmann.nl i. c-job.com

The motion compensated wind feeder vessel is designed to provide maximum efficiency and workability during the construction of an offshore wind farm.

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The CLA is designed to connect with a temporary casing used during drilling operations.

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scope, from scratch to commissioning. In close cooperation with Kenc Engineering and Hycom, this resulted in a successful project. The construction of the tool took place at Breman Machinery’s first-class facilities in Genemuiden.

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Horizontal load test

WIND FARMS REQUIRES A BROAD RANGE OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. AS NO WIND FARM PROJECT IS THE

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The CLA project is typical proof of Breman Machinery’s problem-solving capabilities.

Albertus Vos, Project Manager of Breman

Machinery, gives an example, “As the CLA was dedicatedly constructed for this specific job, it was necessary to conduct a load test to find out if the tool would be able to meet the required lifting capacity and could withstand any extra load that might appear during actual lifting operations at sea.” He continues, “The first idea raised was to perform the load test with mobile cranes, but due to the tool’s dimensions and weight, this was quickly discarded as it

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he French Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm will be constructed off the Brittany coast. Van Oord is responsible for the transport and installation of 62 jacket foundations for the wind turbines (three pin piles each) and the four foundation pin piles for the offshore substation.

Van Oord started the offshore operations early in 2021 with the installation of the 190 pin piles using its offshore installation vessel Aeolus. For this purpose, the vessel was upgraded and an extensive spread of project-specific installation equipment was engineered, constructed, and thoroughly tested to ensure a perfect execution of the project.

As the CLA was dedicatedly constructed for this specific job, it was necessary to conduct a load test to find out if the tool would be able to meet the required lifting capacity.

Casing Lift Adapter

For the offshore wind project, Dutch manufacturer Breman Machinery has been working on a challenging job in the past few months to engineer, construct, install, and test a new Casing Lifting Adapter. The CLA has a capacity of 308t and is a tailor-made tool dedicatedly constructed for this particular job. The CLA is designed to connect with a temporary casing used during drilling operations. It is equipped with redundant safety pin connections and it can be remotely operated. This is also one of the reasons why it has a sub-sea IP camera to provide real-time images during fitting operations. As the main contractor for the tool’s construction, Breman Machinery was responsible for the entire The CLA has a capacity of 308t and is a tailor-made tool dedicatedly constructed for this particular job. o f f s h o r e - i n d u s t r y.eu

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Next to the CLA, Breman Machinery also constructed a newly designed and created state-of-the-art piling template for the Saint-Brieuc project.

Master craftsmen, solutions, and innovations have been in our DNA for the past 150 years.

would require two very heavy cranes, resulting in considerable technical challenges and huge costs. Instead of this, the decision was made, together with Wagenborg/Nedlift, to use a horizontal test setup.” For this setup, a temporary test stand was constructed using lifting beams, steel valves, a lifting gantry, additional beams, and jacks. “Using horizontally positioned jacks,” Mr Vos explains, “would allow building up a tensile force on the adapter equal to the required tonnage. With load cells placed between the jacks and gantry beams, it was possible to accurately measure and record the tensile force.

Finally, under supervision of DNV GL auditors, an accurately registered 387t load test of the LCA was successfully executed in two positions in early March.”

state-of-the-art piling template, which Van Oord uses as a positioning and holdingtool to ensure the precise placement of the pin piles.

“Master craftsmen, solutions, and innovations have been in our DNA for the past 150 years,” states Henk Breman, CEO of Breman Machinery, “and we are a wellknown manufacturing company for the offshore industry for many years now. Most of our projects for this market are one-offs.

This requires a high level of flexibility and precision, no matter how small or big a work piece is.” “Once at sea, it is difficult to make adjustments to the equipment”, Mr Breman concludes. “Therefore, things need to fit perfectly. And apart from this, we know that the more accurately equipment is constructed, the longer it will last.”

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A custom solution for the offshore industry A SHOCK ABSORBER CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING THE TOUGH CONDITIONS IN OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS – DOES IT EVEN EXIST? IT MOST CERTAINLY DOES. A FEW YEARS AGO, DAMPING SPECIALIST ACE STOSSDÄMPFER INTRODUCED A NEW TYPE OF SHOCK ABSORBER THAT CAN COPE WITH ALMOST ALL OFFSHORE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES – THE TUBUS SHOCK ABSORBER. A REVOLUTION IN DAMPING TECHNOLOGY, MAKING PROBLEMS SUCH AS CORROSION AND OIL LEAKS A THING OF THE

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TUBUS dampers can be used to absorb shocks, control vibrations, and protect systems. More specifically, they excel in high energy absorption, are lightweight, and maintenance-free. The systems can be used in both light and extremely heavy applications. Another benefit is their long

PAST. A LONG SERVICE LIFE CHARACTERISES THE SHOCK ABSORBERS.

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UBUS is a product with unique specifications. It is produced from a highperformance TPEE material with special characteristics. The parts are produced in a two-step operation. After the injection moulding process, the molecules are stretched, resulting in the product’s shape and performance. “There are no fluids involved, and therefore it is perfect for

offshore application. Water pollution is impossible”, says Han Titulaer, Project Manager at ACE Stoßdämpfer. The material has a good resistance against chemicals, oils, pollution, temperature, and UV; it will not rust and is extremely ageing resistant.

The TUBUS shock absorber is also more cost-effective compared to hydraulic alternatives.

The shock absorber is a revolution in damping technology, making problems such as corrosion and oil leaks a thing of the past. service life. “They have a significantly longer service life compared to similar products such as polyurethane, plastic, rubber, and steel”, Mr Titulaer explains. “The material has high elongation and is hence unbreakable. If the damper is overloaded, it will not break; only the setting behaviour will increase.” TUBUS dampers can be used in safety-stop applications, as well as in applications with continuous operation. The low weight dampers can absorb high forces on a small installation space.

Application The TUBUS portfolio includes a wide range of standard types, but ACE also designs and produces custom-made dampers, even in small quantities.

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TUBUS dampers can be found, for example, on workboats moored at offshore wind farms and in ports. The forces during docking are often too high for the working vessel’s polyester structure. A movable construction and TUBUS dampers are

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Safe deceleration of maintenance boats at offshore wind farms.

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Emergency stoppers on one of the world’s largest passenger ships.

implemented to limit the forces and absorb energy to prevent further damage. They are also used on one of the largest passenger ships built at Meyer Werft. The lifeboats are protected by a TUBUS bumper, which is used when lowering lifeboats into the water. The hard contact to the water in rough weather requires a high-performing damper with

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excellent resistance against saltwater and UV radiation.

From standard to custom

The TUBUS portfolio includes a wide range of standard types, but ACE also designs and produces custom-made dampers, even in small quantities. In addition to supplying

individual components, ACE designs entire damping systems for their customer. It is also possible to preload a damper or damping system. i.ace-ace.com

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Two ladies and two gentlemen HOW TO ENSURE QUALITY EMPLOYEES FOR OFFSHORE WIND IN THE FUTURE?

OFFSHORE WIND IS FASCINATING, DIVERSE AND CHALLENGING; THE PERFECT WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH A HEART FOR A CLEANER WORLD, AN INTEREST IN ADVENTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND AN ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY.

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ut how do you engage them in the first place? And how can we ensure there are good links between education and practice so that people have the right skills for the job? In other words: what can education, industry and recruitment agencies do to ensure a sufficient influx of good employees for offshore wind? Dorothy Winters, Programme Manager Offshore Wind of Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports (AYOP), talks about this issue with AYOP members Willemijn van Meurs (Development Manager Onshore Wind and Interim Hollandse Kust Zuid at Vattenfall), Joost Pellis (Strategic Manager Renewables of Atlas Professionals), and Edward Straus (Programme Manager at Nova College).

There is a way to go yet, but we are making good progress.

Dorothy: “Let’s start with a practical question. How is employment currently in the offshore wind sector?”

Willemijn: “I can only speak on behalf of Vattenfall but it isn’t bad. We have around 50 maintenance vacancies to fill for our

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Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in the near future. That doesn’t give a comprehensive overview as I’ve no idea how our subcontractors are doing with regards to recruitment. Joost can probably answer this question from a broader perspective.”

Joost: “Looking at the entirety of companies involved in offshore wind and the lifecycle of wind farms there will be quite a few people required for the development and installation alone. As the longest phase, which takes around 30 years, Operations & Maintenance involves hundreds of jobs – and that does not include the developments after 2030.”

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Dorothy: “We have also done some research on the topic. Our region will be requiring more than a hundred FTEs a year in the short term. The work is available and will only increase. But how about the skills? What do we need?

Joost: “This is very much subject to change.

Where the emphasis used to be on mechanical expertise, there has been a shift to electrotechnical knowledge and skills in recent years. We also see soft skills becoming increasingly important. In other words: how motivated, independent, responsible and disciplined are you? We have addressed this by subjecting candidates to a specially designed assessment. As a result, professionals from other fields who would otherwise likely be rejected now fit in much better with what we need.”

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From left to right: Willemijn van Meurs (Development Manager Onshore Wind and Interim Hollandse Kust Zuid at Vattenfall), Joost Pellis (Strategic Manager Renewables of Atlas Professionals), Dorothy Winters (Programme Manager Offshore Wind of AYOP), and Edward Straus (Programme Manager at Nova College).

Willemijn: “And it is obviously important to be physically suited to the job. This is not for people who are claustrophobic or get seasick easily. But if you are motivated and have the required skills, there is a fantastic job waiting.”

How can we ensure there are good links between education and practice so that people have the right skills for the job?

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Edward: “At Nova, we try to align our educational programme to the knowledge and skills required in the industry as much as possible. We have established two trajectories in this respect: one within the regular educational programme, which we have enriched, and one that involves a facultative programme that we’re also offering to professionals from other industries and current staff. In addition, we’ve made a deal with a related training institute, Scalda, to exchange teaching material. In principle, this means we can

furnish certified people with the required knowledge and skills in the short term.

There is one issue though: we have to attract these people, these youngsters. This is of the essence. After all, we can offer great education, but if people aren’t interested in the wind sector because they don’t know what it involves, then we have nothing to work with. This is where the industry itself can play an important role.”

Dorothy: “Professionals from other sectors have been mentioned a few times. How important are they?”

Joost: “Very. The sector needs experience.

Add in the fact that only 33% of intermediate vocational students graduate from their studies on average and it is even clearer why professionals from other sectors with work experience and the necessary

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In ten years, human capital should be supporting developments rather than holding us back.

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technical and personal skills under their belt have our interest.”

Edward: “Wow, that is a very low figure.

Ours are much higher at around 95%, especially in the trajectories we co-create with companies. This brings me back to what I said earlier: the industry can play a significant role, both with regards to promoting the field and by providing internships.”

Joost: “I totally agree. And not just the industry – intermediaries also benefit from a healthy balance between supply and demand and should play their part. From our position this works both ways: although we are seen as a knowledge and collaboration partner to companies, we have the same relationship with educational institutes. That is why you’ll often find me in

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schools and colleges providing information and telling students how interesting and diverse a career in wind is and how good their future prospects would be. This is a task all intermediaries should take on, even if they don’t directly benefit. It is vital for the future.”

Dorothy: “Can AYOP play an important part in this process?”

Joost: “Absolutely. You bring members together and are the perfect party to share the story of offshore wind far and wide.”

Edward: “I would personally encourage AYOP to organise more of these meetings as it is a great way to keep each other sharp. Things aren’t all bad and we’re definitely making good progress, although there is a way to go yet. Let me reiterate, internships, work, promotion. Industry, are you hearing me?”

Willemijn: “Together we have to prevent any shortfall in staff. As said before there’s plenty of work and more on the horizon. If I look at the developments at Vattenfall, both in the Netherlands and abroad, no one has to worry about having a job later.”

Edward: “Well, to be honest, I am slightly worried. Especially with regards to the number of internships and the required GWO safety certification. How are we going to deal with that? I mean: what is a person without certification allowed to do? Exactly: not a thing. The certification should therefore be included in the educational programmes. Only we can’t afford it. And we can’t ask students to pay for it themselves either. I would think this is something the companies should pay for.

I know it’s risky but ultimately they would be investing in their own future.”

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It is obviously important to be physically suited to the job.

There’s plenty of work and more on the horizon.

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Dorothy: “I know some employers are willing to refund the costs once someone is employed, but it is indeed a problem for which there is no ready answer available.

Within AYOP we are looking to see whether this is something we can tackle together, for instance, by establishing a fund. It’s a tricky issue indeed but let’s move on for now and explore where we will be in ten years’ time…”

Willemijn: “I expect the sector to have reached maturity by then. Wind will be a strong industry and a popular field in which to work.”

Joost: “I agree. I also hope to be able to say that all the effort we put into it, actually contributed to a cleaner world. In other words: that human capital is supporting developments in the energy transition rather than holding us back.”

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Edward: “Exactly, that’s what it’s all about: contributing to a solution to a social problem. This is something that we are very much focused on at Nova, including by linking various ‘green’ studies.”

Willemijn: “A healthy planet was also an important factor for me to enter this field.

I would be happy if I were able to say that I contributed by working on the energy transition.” i. ayop.com

About AYOP

Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports (AYOP) is a dynamic association of over 100 companies, regional government bodies and research/education institutes active in offshore oil & gas and wind energy in the North Sea Canal region. Members have a strong focus on offshore wind maintenance (including cable logistics), drilling projects for gas extraction, changes to and maintenance of work vessels and platforms, and the disassembly of offshore structures and vessels. In other words, AYOP represents the entire offshore industry chain.

This was the second in a series of conversations exploring the latest developments in our sector. If there’s a subject, you would like to see discussed contact Sylvia Boer via sylvia@ayop.com.

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The first floating solar platform was constructed at Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem.

SolarDuck launches first floating solar panel platform SOLARDUCK, A DUTCH RENEWABLE ENERGY START-UP, RECENTLY LAUNCHED ITS FIRST FLOATING SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT. THE PROJECT – ALSO CALLED THE DEMONSTRATOR – CONSISTS OF FOUR TRIANGULAR PLATFORMS COVERED WITH SOLAR PANELS RESTING ON FLOATERS.

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he floating platforms were towed upriver from Gorinchem, where they were built at Damen Shipyards, to its test location in IJzendoorn. “I’m incredibly proud”, says Don Hoogendoorn, SolarDuck’s CTO. “For months, we have been perfecting the technological design, after which we built the Demonstrator within seven months.

From a technological point of view – our team has over 80 years of shared experience in maritime technology – we knew the

platforms were built robustly, but a 50km high-speed towing route is the ultimate real-life test. During such a path, the forces are far beyond those you would experience at sea. And our platforms passed the test with flying colours.”

“This Demonstrator – our first project – is only the beginning”, confirms Head of Business Development, Olaf de Swart.

Although the company has only been in

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The 50km high-speed towing route was the ultimate real-life test.

The SolarDuck team has over 80 years of shared experience in maritime technology. From left to right founders Koen Burgers (CEO), Don Hoogendoorn (CTO), Harry Post (Projects), Olaf de Swart (BD), and Ewoud Huiskamp (Engineering).

full-time business since October, global project demand has been high and stretches from Bermuda to Japan. The main driving forces behind this market are a global ambition to get to net zero on the one hand, and a lack of space to place solar panels on the other. “The absence of available land is mainly seen on islands, in megacities such as Tokyo or Singapore, and on offshore platforms, which are therefore our target markets. But we even have project proposals from Oman, where land prices are so high that people prefer to look towards the sea for their solar energy need.”

The start-up hardly has any time to sit back and enjoy its victory. “We have no time to rest on our laurels. Today, we’ll take pride in the project we built with our consortium of Engie Solutions, DSM Advanced Solar, Chint

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This Demonstrator – our first project – is only the beginning.

Solar, Damen Shipyards Group, and Dekker Groep. Tomorrow, it’s all hands on deck for our second project, which will float on the sea and is currently in details design”, asserts CEO Koen Burgers. The market for offshore floating solar panels is still young, but is exponentially growing and will, according to NREL, in the future reach a size of 7,600GW. This is due to the fact that

within the sunbelt – the part of our planet that is sun rich, but wind scarce – solar is by far the cheapest method to produce renewable energy, but land is hard to come by. Mr Burgers is pleased with the ambitious atmosphere in the market, “When we founded SolarDuck, we knew we wanted to change the world and add our bit to a sustainable future. Our global pipeline is currently already in the hundreds of megawatt peaks. Receiving worldwide recognition for your product at such an early stage is amazing. Now it is our job to make our ambition come to fruition.” i. solarduck.tech

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Opportunities for offshore wind in Baltic states THE DEVELOPMENT OF OFFSHORE WIND IS SPREADING FROM THE NORTH SEA TO OTHER LOCATIONS AT HIGH VELOCITY. MANY COUNTRIES ARE INVESTIGATING THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THIS SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR THEIR ENERGY TRANSITION. OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY NOT ONLY CONTRIBUTES TO ACHIEVING CLIMATE AND ENERGY TARGETS FOR THESE COUNTRIES, IT ALSO SUPPORTS ECONOMIC GROWTH.

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he Baltic Sea has favourable sea conditions for offshore wind development such as shallow waters, low wave heights, and weak tides, resulting in relatively low Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE) values for offshore wind energy. Lots of projects are hence expected to be realised in the region. While the current installed capacity in the Baltic Sea is only 2.2GW (10% of the total European installed capacity, source WindEurope), it is projected to increase to 9.5GW by 2030 and 35GW by 2050. In the ‘Study on Baltic Offshore Wind Energy Cooperation under BEMIP’, a total of 93.5GW potential capacity for the future has been identified. Today, the offshore wind farms constructed in the Baltic Sea are almost all located in the Danish and German parts of the Baltic Sea (Germany 1.1GW, Denmark 880MW, Sweden 190MW, and Finland 70MW), and various Danish and German projects are planned. With this in mind, it is interesting to know the objectives of other Baltic countries.

Baltic states

A study conducted by BLIX Consultancy on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Export markets assessment for the Dutch offshore wind industry – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) was recently published investigating the opportunities of

offshore wind in the Baltic states of Estland, Latvia, and Lithuania. According to the study, due to the current absence of operational offshore wind energy projects in these countries and the limited local knowledge regarding offshore wind development, it is expected that players in the offshore wind industry from other European Union countries could play an important role in realising future projects in these three Baltic states.

Estonia The survey learns that Estonia currently has no specific targets for offshore wind energy in its policies and strategies. However, the coalition agreement for the new government established in 2021 declares high ambitions on renewable energy projects, especially for offshore wind. It states that EU funds will be used to develop a joint offshore wind farm with Latvia (also see paragraph Latvia, editor), new maritime planning will be completed, and offshore wind development areas will be clearly defined here. The government will also support further improvements of both onshore grid infrastructure and the crosscountry network plans on Baltic Sea to enable offshore wind energy projects. Based on this coalition agreement, the government is currently preparing a new

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The BLIX report covers the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Today, the offshore wind farms constructed in the Baltic Sea are almost all located in the Danish and German parts of the Baltic Sea.

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The Baltic Sea has favourable sea conditions for offshore wind development such as shallow waters, low wave heights, and weak tides, resulting in relatively low Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE).

‘National Energy and Climate Plan’ (NCEP), which is expected to be submitted in 2022. The NECP will most likely also include a roadmap for the rollout of offshore wind energy. Furthermore, a new nationwide Maritime Spatial Plan will probably be ready in the third quarter of 2022, which includes several offshore wind development areas.

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Current installed offshore wind capacity at the Baltic Sea is 2GW or 10% of the total European installed capacity.

Latvia Latvia’s National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 (NECP) from 2020 lays down the basic principles, goals, and action lines for the long-term planning of energy and climate policy. In this NECP, 800MW of wind energy capacity is foreseen until 2030, but for economic reasons the aim is to first use the onshore wind potential.

Offshore wind capacity is expected to be hardly or not necessary at all to reach the renewable targets until 2030. Even though five offshore research areas are described in the MSP, no further developments are expected in the near future. On the other hand, Estonia and Latvia in September signed an MoU for a joint offshore wind project to be developed within the Estonian Exclusive Economic Zone. This project would also form the basis for a future offshore infrastructure hub. The 1,000MW capacity is considered by Latvia to be sufficient to meet expectations for offshore wind development in their country.

Lithuania In the 2019 National Energy and Climate Action Plan of the Republic of Lithuania for 2021-2030, 700MW of installed offshore wind capacity is predicted by 2030.

The permit and subsidy for this project will be auctioned by the government in 2023. The specific coordinates of this project will lie in an area as described in the new MSP, with a possible capacity of up to 3.4GW. The programme of the new 18th government of Lithuania was recently approved, indicating that steps will be taken to ensure that 30% of the electricity consumed in the country is produced by using renewable energy sources by 2025, and respectively 50% by 2030.

Value chain Next to the analysis of the offshore wind potential, the BLIX research also investigated the value chain and supply chain of the current local offshore wind industry

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Because of the favourable conditions, lots of offshore projects are expected to be realised in the region.

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Construction of the Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm.

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Many of the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian seaports have the capacity to become hubs for offshore wind farm.

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in the three countries. There are already some large local companies active in the international offshore wind industry, and some large international players with a subsidiary or production location in the Baltic states. There is an equal mix of necessary foreign and local expertise for the foundation, cabling, and supporting infrastructure supply chain but for all other services and components, the lack of knowledge and experience indicates a substantial potential for international participation in the large-scale offshore wind rollout in the Baltic countries. Many of the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian seaports have the capacity to become hubs for offshore wind farm O&M, as these operations do not require specialised port infrastructure and a nearby port is preferred. However, no ports in the Baltic states are ready for offshore wind installation and construction support. A new port infrastructure is required to accommodate the large vessels used in the installation and maintenance of major wind farm components. What should be kept in mind is that the entire Baltic Sea region

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The aim of the collaboration will be to strengthen the political, economic, and technological integration of the region. already has a large capacity of port infrastructure, mainly in Denmark and Germany, to meet a growing demand for the manufacture and installation of the main elements of an offshore wind farm. On the other hand, significant savings in labour costs in this region present a distinct advantage.

Collaboration

At the end of last year, eight Baltic countries – Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia –

signed the ‘Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Joint Declaration of Intent’ with the European Commission to accelerate the build-out of new offshore wind in the region. The aim of the collaboration will be to strengthen the political, economic, and technological integration of the region through intensified joint work in the field of offshore wind. The countries have also jointly committed to foster mutual collaboration in the context of the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP), with hybrid offshore wind projects, smart grids, energy system integration, and digitalisation to be among the focal points of this cross-border collaboration. This agreement and the findings of the BLIX report show that the countries alongside the Baltic Sea are all open and willing to collaborate. For the development of high scale offshore wind in all Baltic countries, working together, for example in realising a robust infrastructure for transporting the electricity to the shore, is inevitable. i. blixconsultancy.com i. windeurope.org

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Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm will be located 24km off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard.

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Record of decision for Vineyard Wind FIRST US COMMERCIAL SCALE OFFSHORE WIND FARM VINEYARD WIND, A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN AVANGRID AND COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS (CIP), RECENTLY RECEIVED THE RECORD OF DECISION (ROD) FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT (BOEM), THE FINAL MAJOR STEP IN THE FEDERAL REVIEW PROCESS FOR THE FIRST COMMERCIAL SCALE OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN THE US.

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Deme Offshore US will serve as contractor for the offshore transport and installation of the wind turbine generators.

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oday’s Record of Decision is not about the start of a single project, but the launch of a new industry,” says Lars T. Pedersen, CEO of Vineyard Wind. “Receiving this final major federal approval means the jobs, economic benefits and clean energy revolution associated with the Vineyard Wind 1 project can finally come to fruition. It’s been a long road to get to this point, but ultimately, we are reaching the end of this process with the strongest possible project.” “We are very excited and proud to be part of the birth of an incredibly important new industry. The US offshore wind is a key part of America’s clean energy future, and Vineyard Wind 1 is a major step forward to the clean and connected future we envision and work toward every day”, adds Dennis V. Arriola, CEO of Avangrid. “We appreciate the thorough review by BOEM as well as the considerable input from stakeholders. The broad engagement from many parties throughout this process has improved the project and positioned both Vineyard Wind 1 and the broader offshore wind industry for long-term success.”

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Vineyard Wind paves the way

Christian T. Skakkebæk, a Senior Partner and Co-founder of CIP, voices, “We are very proud to have been part of developing this landmark project. Vineyard Wind 1 is slated to become one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects, creating significant investments and good paying jobs in the US. For many years we have been actively engaged in the development of the US offshore wind market, and we are confident that Vineyard Wind will pave the way for a successful and growing wind industry in the country. This market will play an important role for CIP’s renewable investments for years to come, and we look forward to being an integral part in the transition to green energy in the US.” “Today’s approval of the Vineyard Wind offshore project is a key step toward achieving the Biden Administration’s goal of bringing 30GW of offshore wind online by 2030, and GE is excited to support that goal by providing our Haliade-X turbines, the most powerful offshore wind turbine built to date, for this project”, says John Lavelle, President & CEO, Offshore

Vineyard Wind 1 is slated to become one of the Xworld’s largest offshore wind projects.

Wind at GE Renewable Energy. “Today’s decision is one more reason to be optimistic about the potential of offshore wind in the US, an abundant source of clean, renewable energy that can help coastal communities address the threat of climate change and accelerate the energy transition.”

Haliade X

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The project design includes the world’s most powerful wind turbine, the GE Haliade-X, with a capacity of 13MW. (Photo: the prototype of the Haliade-X in the Port of Rotterdam.)

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than 400,000 homes and businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, create 3,600 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) job years over the life of the project, save ratepayers USD1.4 billion over the first 20 years of operation, and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6t million per year. The project design includes the world’s most powerful wind turbine, the GE Haliade-X, with a capacity of 13MW. The larger turbine capacity has allowed the project to reduce the total number of turbines from 108 to 62 while still delivering a total capacity of 800MW to Massachusetts ratepayers.

Deme Offshore US will serve as contractor for the offshore transport and installation of the wind turbine generators. Deme is teaming up with FOSS Maritime Company that will provide the Jones Act compliant feeder vessels, a concept by which the wind turbines will be transported from the port of New Bedford to the specialised DEME Offshore US installation jack-up vessel. The DEME Offshore US office in Massachusetts will be the base of operations for activities for the Vineyard Wind project.

Vineyard Wind will reach financial close in the second half of 2021 and begin delivering clean energy to Massachusetts in 2023. i. vineyardwind.com

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Significant mitigation measures Since 2017, the Vineyard Wind 1 project has been through an unprecedented and exhaustive public review process that generated more than 30,000 public comments, more than 90% of which supported the project. The Construction and Operations Plan (COP) was reviewed by more than two dozen federal, state, and local agencies over the course of more than three and a half years.

In response to comments and direct engagement with neighbouring communities, environmental organisations and advocates, fisheries organisations, and governmental and tribal entities, the project has incorporated significant mitigation measures, including:

Historic protections for the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) • Commitment to invest millions of dollars to develop and deploy innovative technologies and undertake scientific research to further safeguard marine mammals. Last year, Vineyard Wind partnered with Greentown Labs to work with the startup community to innovative technologies to the forefront.

• Institute comprehensive monitoring protocols to ensure that construction doesn’t take place when NARWs are near the lease area. The project will utilise acoustic monitoring technology throughout construction including in transit corridors and will employ trained protective species observers to spot NARW visually during transits and foundation installation.

• Deploy industry leading technology to dampen construction noise during installation in order to protect the NARW and all marine species.

Substantial fisheries investment and mitigation funding • Agreements with the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island to provide millions to compensate fishermen for potential loss of revenue and gear and to enhance their ability to fish in and around the lease area.

• Commitment to continue funding pre and post construction survey studies with both the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) and the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) to measure what impact, if any, the wind farm is having on the marine environment.

Cultural and historical protections • Project will use an Aircraft Detection Lighting System (ALDS) to ensure that nighttime lights will only operate a few hours a year when aircrafts are present.

• Turbines will be painted to reduce visual impacts to historical properties.

• Funds will be allocated to conduct ethnographic studies for local Native American Tribes that will serve as the basis for submissions to the National Register of Historic Places to allow for greater recognition of tribal heritage sites.

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A balancing act IT IS SIMPLY A GIVEN FACT. AT SEA, THE STRENGTH AND LIFETIME OF STEEL STRUCTURES ARE CONTINUOUSLY AFFECTED BY FORCES OF NATURE LIKE WIND, WAVES, WATER, SOIL, TEMPERATURE, AND SALT. THIS OFTEN RESULTS IN A COMBINATION OF CORROSION AND FATIGUE. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF TNO, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.

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Better safe than sorry’ is an important saying in the oil & gas industry.

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and the maritime industry, and is one of the research organisations that investigates the correlation between corrosion and fatigue in steel structures.

Better safe than sorry

Richard Pijpers, Senior Scientist at TNO.

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Both the oil & gas and offshore wind industry make use of steel for their structures, as this is one of the most suitable building materials for offshore use. However, according to Richard Pijpers, Senior Scientist at TNO, both industries in general terms have a different approach to using steel. “Corrosion protection in many forms such as (paint) coatings and cathodic protection have been used for decades to limit negative effects and to guarantee the assets’ technical lifetime at sea”, Mr Pijpers explains. “However, ‘better

safe than sorry’ is an important saying in the oil & gas industry. Operators and contractors not only look at the use of protective measures and thorough inspections and maintenance, they also use a conservative approach when looking at building oil & gas platforms. They do not want to take even the slightest risk of a platform failing due to a flaw in the design. People work at many platforms, and there is also the risk of environmental disasters caused by oil spills.

Therefore, they prefer to use broad margins for steel structures, which means they design structural components that are thicker than strictly needed. This improves the structure’s ability to withstand the natural forces at sea.

The thicker the steel, the longer it will last.”

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Corrosion – Fatigue approach from environmental conditions to assessment of pit growth rate to critical fatigue crack length.

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Experimental setup for corrosion fatigue testing.

between oil & gas and the offshore wind industry is the fact that oil & gas assets are often one-offs, whereas offshore wind farms consist of multiple equal turbines with similar tower and support structures. This requires a cost-efficient construction, especially in today’s highly competitive market. Furthermore, when compared with oil & gas assets, the consequence of a wind turbine failure is less severe than that of an oil & gas structure failing. Simply said: when an offshore turbine collapses, the risk of people getting injured or the environment being damaged is small. Due to this lower risk, together with the cost efficiency, offshore wind operators look for a steel structure that is as thin as possible, whilst safeguarding structural integrity for a decent technical lifetime.”

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It is obvious that the selected steel thickness for the structures will influence their capability to withstand the environmental and operational conditions at sea. The safety of a steel structure is governed by the resistance of critical connections such as bolts and welds to the structural loading. “At sea, steel structures may be affected by material fatigue because of the impact of wind and waves”, Mr Pijpers elaborates. He continues, “This fatigue, which can appear in the form of small cracks, is negatively affected by corrosion. There will always be some level of corrosion at sea, even when coatings or other types of corrosion protection are used, as the mitigation measures could be ineffective due to wear, damage, or unavailability. For asset owners, it is good to know when this corrosion will lead to an undesirable situation based on acceptable structural reliability. When unnoticed, small crack initiations can propagate until ‘through thickness cracks’ result in severe problems. The challenge is finding out the exact right time to act. The challenge is to reduce material and mitigation costs, while keeping the structures safe in operation during their service life.”

Optimising effectively

TNO is one of the participating partners in the Corrosion Fatigue Life Optimisation

(C-FLO) project. This project aims at developing and calibrating corrosion fatigue models to optimise the design and maintenance of monopiles.

“In ongoing research projects,” Mr Pijpers states, “we are developing advanced models for the service life prediction of monopile foundations. The research work evaluates the existing knowledge on corrosion and fatigue of representative offshore wind monopiles, including the effects of environmental conditions and countermeasures. We will build a model to describe the interaction of corrosion, including microbiologically influenced corrosion, for example caused by the soil type in which the monopile is mounted, and fatigue. By using the new models, combined with existing field data retrieved from the industry, we can adequately quantify the effect of environmental factors on corrosion and the effectiveness of corrosion protection on offshore wind energy structures, thus extending their lifetime.”

Lifetime extension

“With the right models and simulation, we can help to improve the availability of steel structures throughout their entire lifetime, and even beyond”, Mr Pijpers says. “In the oil & gas industry, it is already common practice to extend the lifetime of assets to avoid expensive decommissioning. And in

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the offshore wind industry today, research is being carried out on extending a wind farm’s lifetime. Turbines are growing both in size and output, and it would be nice to be able to install a new, bigger, and more efficient turbine on an existing foundation. This obviously requires a well-constructed, conserved and maintained structure.” Although maintenance remains inevitable, much can be won in the design phase. “Each action at sea costs money, time, and can even be risky”, Mr Pijpers concludes.

“Therefore, in designing offshore steel structures, one should aim at reducing the amount of maintenance, without being too conservative. However, one should also look at cost-efficient engineering, without losing sight on safety. It is in fact a balancing act between reliability and necessity, and we help to keep this balance in control.” i. tno.nl

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TNO is one of the participating partners in the Corrosion Fatigue Life Optimisation (C-FLO) project, which aims at developing and calibrating corrosion fatigue models for optimising the design and maintenance of monopiles.

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Clean electricity for offshore oil & gas platforms LUNDIN ENERGY NORWAY IS COLLABORATING WITH OCEAN HARVESTING TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH A STUDY ON HOW INSTALLATION OF WAVE ENERGY CONVERTERS COULD PROVIDE CLEAN, STABLE, AND COST-EFFECTIVE ELECTRICITY TO AN OFFSHORE OIL & GAS PLATFORM. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF OCEAN HARVESTING.

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n a future aligned with a two-degree pathway, oil still plays an important role and is estimated to account for around 23% of the global energy mix in 2040, compared to 31% today. But to meet both future energy demand and climate targets, it is critical to decarbonise the production of oil and gas as much as possible. Lundin Energy’s carbon intensity per barrel of oil produced is approximately a sixth of the industry world average, and the company will be one of the first oil & gas companies to achieve carbon neutrality from 2025 onwards.

Wave energy converters

To achieve carbon neutrality across operational emissions, Lundin Energy Norway’s key focus is on decarbonising extraction and production activities, and this one-year project that will run until February 2022, will provide valuable data and information on how to electrify major offshore operations with wave power, as well as setting both Ocean Harvesting Technologies and Lundin Energy Norway at the forefront of decarbonisation of oil & gas production in support of the shift to a lower carbon and sustainable energy future.

Ocean Harvesting Technologies’ InfinityWEC is a novel point absorbing wave energy converter (WEC).

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How it works

Ocean Harvesting Technologies’ InfinityWEC is a novel point absorbing wave energy converter (WEC). It is both highly efficient in capturing energy through its ability to adjust to the sea state, and robust enough to operate reliably and survive the harshest marine conditions. Cost efficiency is further improved by its modular design and the easy handling, allowing for road transportation and requiring a minimum of offshore operations. InfinityWEC uses advanced reactive force control technology to tune the system to capture the optimal amount of energy in every wave, which greatly increases the annual output. A two-stage end-stop handling system holds the buoy submerged through the crest of large waves and then returns the system to normal operation, protecting the system from excessive forces and allowing energy to be produced even in the most severe wave conditions. Optimal force control on the buoy is provided throughout the full wave motion.

The basic function of the InfinityWEC device can be described as: • The waves lift the buoy and the pre-tension cylinder together with the ball nuts.

• The vertical motion of the ball nuts causes the ball screws in the PTO hull to rotate, driving the torque motors (generators) directly connected to the ball screws.

• The torque applied by the motors controls the active part of the force, providing up to about half of the available control force.

• The pre-tension cylinder is connected to a piston accumulator and applies a constant spring force, providing the other half of the available control force.

• The level cylinder below the PTO hull adjusts the position of the PTO hull to the tidal variations.

• The buoy is held submerged through large waves with a two-stage end stop cushion system and then returns to normal operation capturing power in the next wave.

Valuable input

The WEC is both highly efficient in capturing energy through its ability to adjust to the sea state, and robust enough to operate reliably and survive the harshest marine conditions.

Kristin Færøvik, Managing Director of Lundin Energy Norway, says, “Lundin Energy Norway is a leader in decarbonisation. Our assets are already highly efficient and low in carbon. However, the challenges to the wider sector in decarbonising production can be significant, especially offshore. We are therefore excited to work with Ocean Harvesting Technologies to identify new ways of powering offshore activities with their innovative wave energy convertor solution.” Mikael Sidenmark, CEO at Ocean Harvesting Technologies, comments, “This case study, aiming to develop a specification and system design for a wave power installation at an oil & gas platform, will provide valuable input for Ocean Harvesting Technologies in better understanding the requirements for such an installation. The project will guide us through the early validation stages of our commercialisation.

We are very excited for the opportunity to work with Lundin Energy Norway on this project.” i. oceanharvesting.com

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