Offshore Industry issue 5 2021 by Yellow & Finch Publishers

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EDITOR’S NOTE

We keep you informed TIME FLIES BY SO FAST, AND THIS IS ALREADY THE LAST EDITORIAL NOTE OF 2021. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, THERE WERE A LOT OF QUESTION MARKS CONCERNING THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. NOW WE HAVE ARRIVED IN A STAGE IN WHICH MOST OF US HAVE SOMEHOW LEARNED TO COPE WITH THE VIRUS. IT HAS BECOME PART OF LIFE, AND MOST THINGS HAVE GONE BACK TO NORMAL. THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY IS HAPPENING FASTER THAN EXPECTED, WHICH IS GOOD FOR OUR INDUSTRY, TOO. Many exhibitions have been organised in the past few months, giving us the opportunity to meet people from the industry face to face again. I was happy to attend Offshore Energy in Amsterdam, and it was good to be back on the exhibition floor. One of the upcoming events is WindEurope Electric City, a new format based on wind energy as renewable power source. This happening also wants to demonstrate that generating power through wind energy is just one piece of an entire supply chain, in which a lot of companies and organisations from many sectors play a role in realising a more sustainable economy. Keeping this in mind, it is good to learn that ample initiatives are taken to look for an entirely sustainable supply chain for the offshore wind industry. In this issue, you can read all about the next step in fully recyclable offshore wind turbines. Furthermore, the end-of-life alternatives for turbines are discussed. Attention is paid to plans for constructing hybrid offshore energy farms where combinations of, for example, solar and wind energy will produce green electricity far more efficiently and effectively. Of course, it can be very tempting to merely focus on renewable energy, as this seems to be the future and so much is going on in this field. Nevertheless, oil & gas still plays an important role in the power supply. With a growing demand for energy, the world still depends on oil & gas and today, new fields of fossil fuels are still found and prepared for production. Companies continue to seek improvements and innovations in this industry, too. 2022 will be Offshore Industry’s fifteenth year of publication. A true milestone in a digitalising world, which would not have been achieved without our loyal and esteemed readers and advertisers. We will certainly pay attention to this anniversary next year, as we wish to celebrate this event with you. We will keep you informed. For now, I hope you enjoy reading this issue. Kind regards, Arno Dirkzwager EDITOR | ARNO@YNFPUBLISHERS.COM

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AUTOMATION, CONTROL & MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

The world’s most influential meeting place

Naval Dome concludes cyber security project aboard deepwater drilling rigs

EVENTS

The Yellow & Finch Maritime Charity Golf Event

OFFSHORE EQUIPMENT

Heavyweight champs in the lifting game

OFFSHORE PORTS

Three ladies and a gentleman

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Van Oord orders new vessel to install 20MW offshore wind turbine components World’s first recyclable wind turbine blade launched Repowering wind farms Salem Harbor to be transformed into offshore wind port

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Editor’s note News in brief People Yellow & Finch Pages Next issues & Colophon

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SUBSEA INFRASTRUCTURE

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New Ocean Grid project in the North Sea Wintershall Dea investigates conversion of natural gas pipelines for CO2 transport

OFFSHORE REGION LATIN AMERICA WINDEUROPE ELECTRIC CITY

World’s most advanced project set to transform deepwater riser market

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ON THE COVER With the of new offshore wind farms, the number of turbines required to be decommissioned will increase in the coming years. Most wind turbines are designed and certified for a 20 - 25 year service life. After this period, they have to be decommissioned or the accredited operational lifetime has to be extended. Read more on page 36. Photo courtesy of GE Renewables. O S I 2021 | Vo l u me 14 | I s s u e 5 | 3

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NEWS IN BRIEF Incat Crowther 32 offers a step-change in China China’s first purpose-built catamaran CTV, the Incat Crowther 32, is under construction at AFAI Southern Shipyard. To be operated by Goldsea Marine & Offshore Engineering, the vessel will support China’s growing offshore windfarm sector. The Incat Crowther 32 will represent a step-change in vessel capability in the area, offering stability, performance, and functionality unmatched by vessels currently serving the industry. Incat Crowther has collaborated with the operator to develop a bespoke design, based on a semi-SWATH platform. The platform offers stability in big seas and a comfortable ride for personnel. The vessel will be propelled with controllable-pitch propellers offering excellent fuel economy and 20t bollard pull. Incat Crowther’s Resilient Bow Technology minimises impact loads at the wind turbine boat landings and reduces onboard accelerations. This combined with the high bollard pull will provide a transfer wave height in excess of 2m. i. incatcrowther.com

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Sulzer Schmid and Enertrag Betrieb have teamed up to provide a new wind turbine blade inspection solution that integrates Enertrag Betrieb’s lightning protection systems (LPS) testing solution with Sulzer Schmid’s UAV technology and digital inspection platform. This key innovation will enable LPS testing to be carried out at the same time as rotor blade inspections, saving operators and owners time and money. According to experts, each wind turbine has an extremely high probability of being struck by lightning every year. TLPS testing is thus an essential component of wind turbine inspections. Enertrag Betrieb has developed an innovative and realistic process for LPS testing, using an intermittent AC voltage of up to 6,000V, which is much closer to the reality of a lightning strike than previous measurements of just 24V. The two companies have co-developed a non-contact testing solution by mounting the LPS measuring equipment onto the DJI M300 RTK blade inspection drone, and integrating the results within Sulzer Schmid’s 3DX Blade Platform. The development of the prototype and its test phase has been completed and the product feasibility has been proven in a recent study. i. sulzerschmid.com

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NEWS IN BRIEF Fugro completes geohazard site investigation in Suriname Fugro has finalised fieldwork on a site investigation programme for Total Energies off the north-west coast of Paramaribo in Block 58 of the Guyana-Suriname Basin. The project sits approximately 150km offshore in water depths ranging from 60m to 2,100m and involves acquisition and analysis of geophysical data and geotechnical soil samples. Fugro will use this information to characterise site conditions and identify potential geohazards, helping the client to derisk potential development activities. The nearly seven-month-long field programme was accomplished from the Fugro Brasilis using an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for most of the geophysical data collection and piston and box corers for the seabed soil sampling. To streamline project delivery and reduce the carbon footprint, Fugro performed initial data processing and laboratory testing onboard the vessel. i. fugro.com

Dragon Class – next-generation marine energy power plants Featuring increased performance and decreased manufacturing costs, the Dragon Class is a new range of power plants of Minesto’s ground-breaking Deep Green marine energy technology. It evolves from the grid-connected Deep Green systems Minesto has installed and operated in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands. The Dragon Class design scales effectively and will thus be available in different sizes tailored for maximum yield, depending on site conditions such as water flow rate and depth. By combining different wing spans, generator sizes, and tether lengths, Minesto can offer Dragon Class power plants that are customised to different applications and customer needs. Product models are distinguished by the size of the wing. The current product range in development stretches from Dragon 4 (4m wing) to Dragon 12 (12m wing), with rated power ranging from 50kW to 1.2MW. Minesto’s technology development team has been able to improve the energy conversion and at the same time refine the power plant by reducing the number of power plant subsystems and components. This results in significantly higher power production performance and by reducing the number of components, costs for manufacturing and assembly are decreased. In addition, it simplifies handling during installation and maintenance. i. minesto.com

Pondera and SolarDuck sign agreement for developing 555MW of offshore solar projects Pondera and SolarDuck signed a memorandum of understanding detailing the development of 555MW of offshore solar projects over the coming years. The companies plan to develop these projects between 2023 and 2025. Near term projects shall be in the Netherlands, while those further into the future will be located in SouthEast Asia. While both companies have their headquarters in the Netherlands, they have a shared global ambition to make a tangible difference in climate change and contributing to global sustainable energy goals. Pondera, founded in 2007, has been involved in more than 10GW of renewable energy projects, of which over 3GW is operational and another 3GW under construction. The company has seen steep growth over the past years and is gearing up to become a key player in the South-East Asian market. SolarDuck was founded by a group of likeminded maritime and energy professionals, who found a way to generate solar power offshore at utility scale. Their patented and certified technology is robust, scalable, and able to withstand sea conditions and hurricane force winds. This technology allows for solar energy to be generated at sea, which opens a new and very promising market. i. solarduck.tech | Read more on offshore-industry.eu

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NEWS IN BRIEF Norwind Offshore places orders with Vard Fincantieri’s Vard subsidiary has booked a significant order from Norwind Offshore, a new offshore windfarm support company that, like Vard, is based in Ålesund, Norway. Vard will design and construct two commissioning service operations vessels (CSOVs), with options for two more, and convert one platform supply vessel into a service operation vessel (SOV). The first delivery, set for Q2 2022, will be the SOV created by the conversion of a Vard 1 08 design PSV with a length of 81m and a beam of 18m. It has been in operation in Asia and Australia, and will now sail to Vard Brattvaag in Norway for an extensive conversion and outfitting. The two CSOVs are of Vard 4 19 design and they are tailor-made for worldwide services and maintenance operations at offshore windfarms. The Vard 4 19 design is a highly versatile platform focusing on onboard logistics, security, comfort, and superior operability. The 85m vessels have a beam of 19.5m. The first vessel CSOV will be outfitted and delivered in Q2 2023, with the hull to be built at the Vard Braila shipyard in Romania. The second vessel will be built and delivered by the Vard Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam, scheduled for delivery in Q3 2024. i. vard.com

Haliade-X prototype starts operating at 14MW GE Renewable Energy announced recently that its Haliade-X prototype in the port of Rotterdam has started operating at 14MW. With this new milestone, GE Renewable Energy becomes the first industry player to operate a turbine at this power output. The Haliade-X 14 MW is an uprated version of the Haliade-X 13 MW, which received its type certification in January 2021. The GE Renewable Energy team has now officially started certification measurements on the Haliade-X 14 MW. One turbine can generate up to 74GWh of gross annual energy production, saving up to 52,000t of CO2. The ability to produce more power from a single turbine means fewer turbines need to be installed at each windfarm. In addition to less capital expenditure, this also simplifies operations and maintenance, improving the affordability and accessibility of renewable energy for customers and consumers around the world. The Haliade-X 14 MW will make its commercial debut at the Dogger Bank C offshore windfarm, which is located over 130km off the north-east coast of England. GE Renewable Energy will provide 87 units. i. ge.com

Liftal takes over Damen Hoisting Liftal Hijstechniek has taken over Damen Hoisting as of 1 October. For the company, this acquisition represents a strategic expansion towards the Rotterdam region, and for Damen a choice to keep focusing on its core business. Liftal Hijstechniek, established in Vlissingen in 1998, is an expert in the field of testing and certification of hoisting and lifting equipment for maritime applications, the offshore oil & gas industry, the wind industry, industrial markets, and the construction sector. Since its establishment, the company operates mainly throughout the South-West Netherlands region and also in several different European markets, while from its Belgian establishment, the company operates in Antwerp, the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal Zone, and the Belgian ports. Damen Hoisting was founded five years ago as a business unit of Damen Anchor & Chain Factory. From the accommodation at the Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam site in Schiedam, the company serves customers from various markets that are complementary to those of Liftal. i. liftal.com | Read more on offshore-industry.eu

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WINDEUROPE ELECTRIC CITY

Showcasing the potential of wind-based electrification Photo courtesy of Bella Center.

WindEurope is expecting a full physical event at the state-of-the-art Bella Center.

WINDEUROPE’S EVENT ELECTRIC CITY 2021 THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN COPENHAGEN ON 23-25 NOVEMBER, WILL BE A PERFECT PLACE FOR COMPANIES FROM DIFFERENT SECTORS TO GET TOGETHER AND ACCELERATE EUROPE’S TRANSITION TO A CARBONNEUTRAL ECONOMY.

y 2050 largest part of the EU energy system will be electrified. Direct electrification, complemented with the indirect electrification of harder-to-abate sectors, is the most cost-effective and energy efficient way to cut energy sector emissions to net zero. Most sectors of the EU economy can electrify their power and heating needs with established and commercially available technologies. In a recently published report WindEurope has shown that industry could directly electrify 76% of heat and power by 2050. Direct electrification will also be the preferred decarbonisation solution for individual road transport, short distance shipping and rail. And initial progress is being made in electrifying commercial road transport and aviation. As a result, the demand for electricity in the EU is set to increase almost threefold to 6,800TWh per year by 2050.

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Most of it will come from renewable sources.

Full exhibition and conference

WindEurope’s event Electric City 2021 is all about renewables-based electrification. Taking place in Copenhagen on 23-25 November, it will comprise a full exhibition and conference. Speakers will include Ministers, policy-makers, CEOs, NGOs, finance and academia. Several National Energy Ministers have already confirmed. “The European Commission envisages 1,000GW of onshore wind (up from 165GW today) and 300GW of offshore wind (up from 15GW today) by 2050. These volumes can only be delivered if we look beyond traditional wind energy development, and focus on the large-scale electrification of the entire energy system. We need new

partnerships and innovative cross-sector collaboration. And this is what the Electric City will all be about. We’ll be showcasing the potential of wind-based electrification across the whole energy system – including sectors like industry, mobility and heating”, says Malgosia Bartosik, WindEurope’s Deputy CEO.

Far from wind only

Theme of WindEurope Electric City is ‘Electrification – how can wind help electrify Europe’s energy system?’ During the event, major stakeholders from the worlds of policy and industry will come together in Copenhagen to discuss exactly that – Ministers from Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Norway and Luxembourg, industry leaders from Ørsted, Vestas, Shell, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, LM Wind Power, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, AWS,

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Northland Power, RWE and more. Electrification is a cross-sectoral effort, and therefore this is far from a wind-only event, meaning representatives from chemicals, steel, storage, heat pumps, transport, hydrogen and grid sectors will also be there, identifying common goals and working on shared strategies. This extensive mixture of companies and organisations from various industry sectors will enable attendees to diversify partnerships, to meet new customers, and take place themselves at the core of an electrified European power mix.

300 Exhibitors

There will be over 300 companies exhibiting at WindEurope Electric City presenting themselves at dedicated booths or pavilions. The Innovation Park is the pavilion designed to enable start-ups and EU projects to showcase their innovations through highprofile presence on the exhibition floor (Hall A). With a prime location and a stage on which one can pitch a project, the Innovation Park puts participants before the event audience, giving them great visibility and

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During the event, major stakeholders from the worlds of policy and industry will come together in Copenhagen.

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Details – WindEurope Electric City Date: 23-25 November 2021 Venue: BELLA CENTER, Center Boulevard 5, DK-2300 Copenhagen, Denmark

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There will be over 300 companies exhibiting at WindEurope Electric City presenting themselves at dedicated booths or pavilions.

networking opportunities. The Safety, Skills & Training Zone was a major success at WindEurope Copenhagen 2019 – and it promises to be even bigger and better in 2021. Visitors will witness a series of demonstrations, a comprehensive program of thought leadership presentations, debate and networking, plus the final ceremony of the GWO Safety and Training Awards. The Awards will form a centerpiece of the Zone’s theatre activity, with GWO finally revealing the results of a global competition to shine a light on the world’s leading instructors and training teams from across the GWO network. The Global Market Theatre is the place to meet the experts, find out about opportunities in major and emerging markets, and find the right partners for wind projects. Over the three days of the event, a wide range of regions will be covered, from the US to Asia-Pacific, and more transversal themes will be explored like local partnerships, offshore supply chain development, local content requirements, floating offshore wind, hydrogen, and international climate negotiations. With so much to see and do, visitors’ time at the event is precious. The Speakers’ Corner gives exhibitors the opportunity to catch visitors’ attention with a short and snappy presentation. Brief descriptions of the presentations will be available online before the event, so visitors can find what they’re interested in before the event and plan ahead.

Conference leaves nothing out

Wind power is set to become central to the decarbonised electricity system of the future. The Conference at Electric City 2021 will address the many opportunities – and challenges – that this brings. Spread over three days, all aspects of wind and electrification will be addressed. On and offshore wind, grids, renewable hydrogen, digitalisation, energy policy, storage,

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innovation, sustainability, finance, health and safety, nothing will be left out of the picture. From design to decommissioning, through operations and financing, we need to up our game in order to fulfil our potential. Wind energy needs to stay ahead of the curve and remain the most competitive source of clean energy available in Europe and the conference will address how to meet this challenge. New power also brings new responsibilities. If wind energy is going to be at the heart of Europe’s decarbonised energy system, this will bring new responsibilities. In particular, a deeper understanding of the existing relations (and possible synergies) with other parts of the energy ecosystem is needed. The conference will shift the conversation by gathering experts in business, technology, research and innovation – from the wind industry and from other sectors.

Delivering a safe and enjoyable event

WindEurope is expecting a full physical event at the state-of-the-art Bella Center. After nearly two years of restrictions, Copenhagen is now fully open. It was also recently named the safest city in Europe, so as far as venues go, it is ideal. Following

How to get there: Bella Center Copenhagen is just a ten minute taxi ride from Copenhagen Airport. A regional train also runs from the airport to Orestad Station. From there, you can travel to the Bella Center station (1 stop on line M1), which is located next to the Bella Center’s east entrance. Bella Center shuttle service operates from 06.00h to 23.00h and runs between Copenhagen Airport and the two hotels, AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen (which is directly connected to Bella Center Copenhagen) and Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers. The shuttle bus departs from the shuttle parking in Terminal 2. When departing the hotel you can order the shuttle in the hotel reception. Bus line 30 runs between Vesterport Station (via the central station) and the Bella Center. Bus line 4A runs from Svanemøllen Station to Sundbyvester Plads via Valby Station and Sjælør Station. The metro line M1 runs between Vanløse and Vestamager (West Amager). The metro station is located next to the Bella Center’s east entrance. The Bella Center is ideally suited for visitors who come by car. It is situated alongside the Airport Motorway (E20). The exit to the Bella Center is called Orestad (number 19). Accommodation: The organisation has appointed Kuoni as official accommodation service provider for a large amount of rooms at preferential rates. All hotels have agreed to very flexible payment and booking deadlines.

the lifting of social distancing measures in Denmark, there is currently no requirement for a reduced capacity at the stands, exhibition halls, conference and meeting rooms, or social events during the event. i. windeurope.org/electriccity2021

The Conference at Electric City 2021 will address the many opportunities – and challenges – that this brings.

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Van Oord orders new vessel to install 20MW offshore wind turbine components

Van Oord’s new offshore installation vessel for the transportation and installation of the next generation of 20MW wind turbines.

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THE DEMAND FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS REMAINS HIGH AND WIND TURBINES AT SEA ARE ALSO RAPIDLY GETTING BIGGER. THIS ASKS FOR LARGER EQUIPMENT. IN 2002 FOR EXAMPLE, THERE WERE WIND TURBINES OF 2MW, WHILE NOWADAYS, TURBINES OF 14MW ARE INSTALLED. THE ROTOR BLADES ARE ALREADY WELL OVER A 100M LONG AND THE TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION REQUIRE LARGER SHIPS. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF VAN OORD.

or this reason, Van Oord is investing in a new installation vessel to transport and install the next generation of 20MW wind turbines. “This investment prepares us for the increase in scale in the offshore wind industry and allows us to maintain our leadership position”, Pieter van Oord, CEO of Van Oord states. The new 175m offshore installation vessel will be purpose-built for the transport and installation of foundations and turbines at offshore wind farms. With a top-class crane – supplied by the Dutch company Huisman – it can lift more than 3,000t. The vessel has an advanced jacking system. Four giant legs, each measuring 126m, allow the vessel to be jacked up and work in waters up to 70m deep. This investment is part of a EUR 1 billion fleet investment programme over the next five years.

Methanol

Van Oord is committed to reducing CO2 emissions and to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement. Marine fuels are becoming cleaner, and thanks to cleaner engines, emissions are reduced. The new installation vessel will be able to run on the future fuel methanol. Running on methanol, reduces the ship’s CO2 footprint by more than 78%. In addition, the

vessel will be equipped with an advanced active emissions control technology (Selective Catalytic Reduction) to reduce the NOx emission to an absolute minimum. An installed 5,000Wh battery pack can take the peak loads and regenerate energy to reduce the fuel consumption (and corresponding emissions) even further.

A second vessel

The vessel is being built by the Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China. The design is by Knud E Hansen. Components such as the Huisman crane and other technical systems are delivered to the yard by the various suppliers and will be integrated on site. The ship is expected to enter the market in 2024 and will work under the Dutch flag. Van Oord has also taken an option on a second vessel. “Thanks to our experiences with the installation vessels Aeolus, MPI Resolution and MPI Adventure, we have a good grasp of working with jack-up installation vessels. Now we are going one step further – the new ship will be the largest of its kind. Compared to the Aeolus, this new version has 88% more deck space and over 80% more lifting capacity”, says Arnoud Kuis, Managing Director Offshore Wind of Van Oord. i. vanoord.com

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OFFSHORE WIND

World’s first recyclable wind turbine blade launched

The first six 81m long RecyclableBlades have been produced at the Siemens Gamesa blade factory in Aalborg, Denmark.

WIND POWER IS ONE OF THE CORNERSTONES IN THE QUEST TO TACKLE THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY. WITH MORE THAN 200GW OF NEW OFFSHORE CAPACITY PROJECTED BY THE GLOBAL WIND ENERGY COUNCIL TO BE INSTALLED BY 2030, IT IS CRITICAL TO QUICKLY INTRODUCE RECYCLABLE SOLUTIONS. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF SIEMENS GAMESA.

iemens Gamesa’s RecyclableBlade is the world’s first recyclable wind turbine blade ready for commercial use offshore. With this technology, separation of the materials in the blade is possible at the end of its lifetime, enabling recycling into new applications, and thereby defines the next milestone in sustainability. The first six 81m long RecyclableBlades have been produced at the Siemens Gamesa blade factory in Aalborg, Denmark. “The time to tackle climate emergency is now, and we need to do it in a holistic way. In pioneering wind circularity, where elements contribute to a circular economy of the wind industry, we have reached a major milestone in a society that puts care for the environment at its heart. The RecyclableBlade is another tangible example of how Siemens Gamesa is

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leading technological development in the wind industry”, states Andreas Nauen, CEO of Siemens Gamesa.

Significant step

Many components of a wind turbine such as the tower and nacelle components have established recycling practices. Until now, the composite materials used in wind turbine blades have been more challenging to recycle. Built on proven, reliable processes, the RecyclableBlade breaks this mould and is the first of its kind, enabling recycling at the end of its lifecycle, and sets the path to a future where the full recyclability of projects will be a market requirement. Siemens Gamesa is committed with RWE to install and monitor the world’s first wind turbines with recyclable blades in Germany at the Kaskasi offshore wind power

plant. Current plans are for the project to be producing energy from 2022 onwards. Sven Utermöhlen, CEO Wind Offshore of RWE Renewables, states, “We are pleased that our offshore wind farm Kaskasi is able to provide a fantastic facility for testing innovations. Here we are preparing to test special steel collars and to use an improved installation method for foundations. Now, Kaskasi installs the world’s first recyclable wind turbine blade manufactured by Siemens Gamesa. This is a significant step in advancing the sustainability of wind turbines to the next level.”

Future plans

Apart from RWE Renewables, Siemens Gamesa is also working together with EDF Renewables and wpd with the aim to deploy several RecyclableBlade sets at one of their

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OFFSHORE WIND future offshore wind farms. Bruno Bensasson, EDF Group Senior Executive Vice-President Renewable Energies and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EDF Renewables, declares, “We are very enthusiastic to collaborate with industrial players such as Siemens Gamesa to contribute to the progress of the recycling technology solutions in the wind energy sector. EDF Renewables’ team is fully mobilised to develop this pioneer technology with its suppliers with the aim to continuously improve the environmental sustainability of our projects. This agreement is in line with EDF Group Raison d’être: to conciliate the production of low carbon electricity that benefits the climate and the reduction of local environmental impacts.” Achim Berge Olsen, CEO of wpd Offshore and COO of wpd Group, voices, “For the last 20 years, wpd actively contributed to the sustainable development of the offshore wind industry. Through this cooperation in the recycling technology program of Siemens Gamesa, we’re making another step forward for the industry, which makes us enthusiastic regarding sustainability of the supply chain in the future.”

Fully recyclable wind turbine by 2040

Siemens Gamesa wind turbine blades are made from a combination of materials cast together with resin to form a strong and flexible lightweight structure. The chemical structure of this new resin type makes it possible to efficiently separate the resin from the other components at end of the blade’s working life. This mild process protects the properties of the materials in the blade, in contrast to other existing ways of recycling conventional wind turbine blades. The materials can then be reused in new applications after separation. Siemens Gamesa recently launched an ambitious Sustainability Vision towards 2040, pushing the boundaries of sustainability to create a better future for generations to come. Under this umbrella, the company announced an ambitious goal to make turbines fully recyclable by 2040. “Our aspiration is to produce wind turbines that can generate renewable electricity for 20-30 years. When they reach the end of their useful life, we can separate the materials and use them for new relevant applications. The RecyclableBlade is a great step in that direction and well ahead of our 2040 goal”, says Gregorio Acero, Head of Quality Management & Health, Safety, and Environment at Siemens Gamesa. i. siemensgamesa.com RecyclableBlade sets the path to a future where the full recyclability of projects will be a market. o f f s h o r e - i n d u s t r y.eu

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Three ladies and a gentleman. From left to right: Daniëlle Strating-Geijteman, Team lead/Senior Consultant at Rabobank; Lilian Velthuis, Deputy Director of BK Ingenieurs; Sylvia Boer, Director of Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports; and Jan Egbertsen, Manager Innovation at Port of Amsterdam.

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SPRINT OR RELAY RUN? A CONVERSATION ABOUT A SUSTAINABLE OFFSHORE SECTOR

IF ONE TOPIC IS CONSTANTLY IN THE MEDIA IT’S CLIMATE CHANGE, AND WITH THE RECENT FLOODS IT’S A TOPIC THAT’S COMING WORRYINGLY CLOSE TO HOME. ACHIEVING THE CLIMATE GOALS FOR 2030 MAY WELL REQUIRE A SPRINT TO THE FINISH LINE, INCLUDING FOR THE OFFSHORE SECTOR. OR WOULD A RELAY RUN BE MORE EFFICIENT?

ylvia Boer, Director of Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports (AYOP), posed this question to Lilian Velthuis (Deputy Director of BK Ingenieurs, a versatile engineering firm that is active in ground, road and waterworks as well as the

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maritime sector), Daniëlle StratingGeijteman (Team Lead/Senior Consultant at Rabobank, a bank that believes in the strength of cooperation, provides its clients with in-depth sector knowledge and access to its network, and brings entrepreneurs

together to innovate and enhance sustainability), and Jan Egbertsen (Manager Innovation at Port of Amsterdam; as a Port of Partnerships, the organisation’s 350 employees are making the Amsterdam port smarter, faster, cleaner and more valuable, both economically and socially). On the main stage and behind the scenes, cooperation is rife in the offshore sector in areas such as decommissioning, education and, of course, sustainability. So, what’s our viewpoint? Not just the perspective of those of us in hardcore offshore, but also industries laterally involved like banking and engineering? What are the goals, actions and, the first topic raised by AYOP director Sylvia Boer, the professional visions on increasing sustainability? Jan: “Private and professional are all the same to me. Sustainability revolves around reducing CO2 and improving air quality. But it also involves creating a biobased and circular industry in the Amsterdam port. In

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Things have to change.

Photo courtesy of Ernie Buts.

We can’t get there alone; we must work together addition, I use my bicycle regularly and don’t fly too often. We encourage staff travelling less than 500km to take the train and try to set a good example by implementing the use of hydrogen cars, for example.” Lilian: “I agree that the private and professional are interlinked and we must act responsibly in both. It’s our duty towards our children and to the rest of the world. At BK Ingenieurs we’re working hard to convince everyone of the importance of such an approach. We are clearly reaching our younger staff and hope that they can convince others – who are more focused on costs – to review their thinking.”

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Daniëlle: “If you consider that we’re consuming 1.56 times more than what the planet can produce on a global level, it is obvious why things have to change. We try to contribute as individuals and as professionals – by providing clients with insights into their status, and what they can do to make their business and homes more sustainable. It is important to us how they deal with these issues.” Sylvia: “People in the offshore chain are pulling out all the stops to increase sustainability. Not only because they have to but because it creates opportunities. Are you involved in such projects?” Jan: “Absolutely. In the framework of CO2 reductions and improving air quality we’re working on the development of hydrogen stations and the production of H2 in the port region as part of a project with the market. We’re also clearing the way for biobased and circular industry wherever possible. In a general sense, you could say that we don’t focus on small, individual issues, instead looking at integrated projects that span the entire chain and are based on the demands from the market.” Sylvia: “Does this sound familiar, Daniëlle?” Daniëlle: “The demand is certainly there, but there’s also the resistance in relation to costs. Sustainable business may seem more expensive than traditional business as linear business cases don’t include all the costs involved while circular business cases do. Once you understand that the differences

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are limited. Take the costs for cleaning up CO2 for example, which aren’t always included in our current business models by the parties that actually produce it. If they did their cost price would be very different and the gap between non-sustainable and sustainable business marginal. In fact, we must always carefully weigh actual costs against short- and long-term results.” Lilian: “Indeed, costs are an inhibiting actor. BK Ingenieurs established a working group in which, mostly younger, staff – who already complement our company well – discuss what sustainability means to us and how we can and should translate its relevance to clients. They encourage ideas such as including circularity in our services as standard and that’s why we actively involve this passionate generation of employees. Our goal is to purposefully and effectively brainstorm about these topics – moving from objections to opportunities and chances. Change is needed and fast!” Sylvia: “It sounds like there are quite a few challenges to tackle. What would it take to remove the objections that remain?” Jan: “Bringing parties in contact with each other and stimulating cocreation is one of our main tasks. We don’t present ourselves as an operator, preferring to focus on our nautical expertise, access to the financial world and understanding of environmental regulations. This enables us to develop concrete projects in close cooperation with

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OFFSHORE PORTS Solar roof panels in the port of Amsterdam. Sustainability isn’t a choice, it’s a must.

You can only spend money once, so you might as well do it as well as possible.

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the market. For instance, we aim to further develop the hydrogen economy network with parties active in the field of production and infrastructure. But take note: we don’t push the market, we try to stimulate it instead. And, before I forget, a word on employment! Sustainable employment demands different things from people than traditional employment. An autonomous vessel is a good example; try to operate one without proper training! In this respect education is a challenge that is relevant to every company.” Daniëlle: “For us as a financial provider, the challenge lies in how best to handle the circular model. The focus in the linear economy is on historical figures, financing assets and profitability. The financing of a circular business case focuses on future cashflows, the financing of a service (platform), and the social and ecological impact. The risks of linear versus circular are essentially different. We use our Health Check on sustainability to assess where a company stands and where they need to take concrete action in the short and long term based on various measuring points. Sometimes this involves fairly simple measures such as electrification of the vehicle fleet but other measures are more far-reaching and require innovation before any steps can be taken at all.” Sylvia: “So it’s a matter of working together across the entire chain?” Jan: “There are actually two chains in offshore. If we zoom in on transport, we see that trucks ride around empty 40% of the time. And with regard to stocking platforms, you just can’t always bring something large

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back after delivering something large. That doesn’t mean no improvements can be realised in areas such as vessel sharing. For circularity it’s important to consider the entire supply chain. Consider the decommissioning of platforms and wind farms. A current challenge in this field involves the recycling of turbine blades which contain fibres and plastics that can’t be incinerated. It would be a waste, in fact. So, to recycle the material you need to seek out collaboration with parties who can help, look at available technologies, possible locations in the port, on and offshore partners, a party who wants to build a plant and one that will operate it. All the links must be taken onboard. You can imagine how much research this involves as well as qualities as a matchmaker and cocreator.” Lilian: “It is essential that we remove any bottlenecks to the people with a direct interest in increased sustainability. Not just on an individual level but also in a broader, overarching context. Take decommissioning, for example, a sector in which we are seeing major developments. Then consider issues such as the storage, supply and removal of materials where major sustainability benefits can be achieved. In addition, BK Ingenieurs actively takes part in an AYOP initiative called DecomMissionBlue to decommission maritime and offshore installations like vessels and oil & gas installations in a sustainable and circular way in collaboration with various companies active in the North Sea Canal region. In this context, BK Ingenieurs is responsible for the asbestos material inventory and research into chrome6.

We have to actively seek each other out – this is already happening – and remove obstacles. And we must invest. We should stop thinking solely in terms of expensive or cheap: engage with the debate, listen and act from the perspective that sustainable business costs money. From there we need to work with passionate people who think in terms of opportunities. The time for talking has passed. It’s sad to realise that the energy transition was already being discussed some 20 years ago but it wasn’t seen as a priority and nobody took action. Even now, with the sword hanging above our heads, still not everyone is convinced. We have to work together. Sustainability isn’t a choice, it’s a must.” Daniëlle: “We often support these types of processes, bringing various parties together and exploring their circular opportunities with regards to reducing their environmental impact while maintaining value and preserving the availability of resources. The focus is generally on aspects such as procurement, production and production locations, logistics, new business and revenue models, and circular design. If

In ten years, we’ll be using more sustainable fuels. Neo Orbis, a new vessel of the Port of Amsterdam port company, will run on hydrogen.

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OFFSHORE PORTS activities under in-house management and allowing companies to have a greater impact on issues like transport and CO2 emissions.”

Photo courtesy of Ramon Philippo.

Decommissioning is a sector in which we are seeing major developments.

you take all stages of the lifecycle into account in the design phase, a product will last much longer. This is the essence of modular design and design for disassembly, for example, which revolves around the easy and cost-effective replacement and reuse of wear-sensitive parts. The choice of material is important as well: does it require scarce resources such as cobalt or magnesium or can it do without? Or consider lightweight construction in the framework of less material and energy usage, by using a 3D printer, for instance. Regarding new business models, the increasing fluctuations in material prices

Sustainable business may seem more costly than traditional business, but it is just a matter of perspective.

and pressure on company footprints make offering ‘Product as a Service’ an attractive option. Manufacturers maintain ownership of their own products and can use them multiple times. This lifespan extension is economically interesting and reduces the footprint of the company involved. With respect to revenue models various options can result in sustainability benefits, such as pay-per-use, rental, sell/buy back, and lease. After these trajectories, every company goes home with a concrete, custom map of opportunities and clear collaboration agreements with chain partners.” Sylvia: “Looking ten years ahead, how do you think the sector will be doing in terms of sustainability?” Jan: “In ten years, I think we’ll be using more sustainable fuels and I hope the circular economy will have a firm foothold. I also expect smart shipping to have become common. Of course, legislation – which is often miles behind the developments – must help this along.”

Daniëlle: “Ideally we’ll have taken a significant step towards being planet-proof in ten years. The developments are going at an undeniably fast pace. At the same time, I believe increasing sustainability is an ongoing process and we’ll be facing new challenges in a decade’s time. This makes it all the more important to integrate sustainability within business management.” Lilian: “Regarding offshore I prefer leaving predictions to the sector itself. In a broader sense, I think and hope that the streams which currently come via low-wage countries will have shifted, bringing more

Sylvia: “What should AYOP’s role be in this regard?” Jan: “As a matchmaker I bring parties together, which is important in order to assess whether there’s a coalition of the willing. Parties are often too small to take on things individually, but that doesn’t mean there is not a mutual desire. Together with Port of Amsterdam, AYOP has already proven its value in this regard. Our challenges aren’t that different from those in your sector. I think there’s a good chance that our collaboration will eventually result in a new project, perhaps involving circular turbines, for example.”

Lilian: “Indeed, a role as a central hub, as a knowledge party that can gauge all interests well and bring companies and visions together on that basis… That’s a perfect role for AYOP.” Daniëlle: “You are able to quickly identify challenges to sustainability in the sector. It may be a good idea to take even more initiative. Taking the bull by its horns at an early stage and proactively bringing companies together – insofar as you’re not doing so already!”

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 fourth in a series of conversations about the latest developments in the sector. If there’s a subject close to your heart that you’d like to discuss with us, please contact Sylvia Boer: sylvia@ayop.com. i. ayop.com

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Heavyweight champs in the lifting game

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Giovani Vroegop, Sales Engineer at Safe Lifting Europe.

Four 115mm diameter steel wire rope slings with a working length of 15,000mm and an MBL of 1,000t were mobilised for the Mega Truss at the AFAS Stadion, in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.

WHEN IT COMES TO LIFTING ANYTHING, SAFE LIFTING EUROPE DOES IT ALL. THE COMPANY WORKS WITH THE LIFTING INDUSTRY’S TOP MANUFACTURERS TO DELIVER LIFTING AND RIGGING SOLUTIONS UP TO ANY CAPACITY, FOR SHORT OR LONG-TERM RENTAL. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAFE LIFTING.

ffshore professionals use Safe Lifting Europe to source heavy lifting and rigging equipment on short or long-term rental. As specialists in serving the wind sector, one of the most dynamic, demanding marketplaces on earth, Safe Lifting works with the lifting industry’s top manufacturers to deliver solutions up to 2,000t capacity. Whether it is a force measurement device, spreader beam, shackle, or other belowthe-hook tool, all products are supplied with the offshore wind market’s safety culture in mind; world-class maintenance, training, and educational programmes support every order.

Strategic location

Safe Lifting is strategically located in the port of Rotterdam, at the heart of a transportation and shipping hotbed. It is able to leverage this location to ensure quick delivery to customers wherever they may be situated. The company has grown steadily during its first ten years of business. This growth has not only been in terms of

completed projects but also, perhaps more notably, in terms of a wider variety of sectors served. Furthermore, the company’s expansion has gone hand-in-hand with the broadening of its product and service portfolio. Based in Vlaardingen, in the heart of the port of Rotterdam, Safe Lifting first started with a focus on the offshore oil & gas industry by renting out lifting and rigging equipment. However, it very quickly became apparent that the company’s services were also highly suitable for sectors outside the realm of oil & gas.

Safe Lifting is strategically located in the port of Rotterdam, at the heart of a transportation and shipping hotbed.

We asked Giovani Vroegop, Sales Engineer at Safe Lifting Europe, to share some of the latest ins and outs of the company with us. How do you reflect on 2020 with regard to the lifting industry? Mr Vroegop: “Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, we expected the lifting industry to calm down. Unlike the expectations, the lifting market kept on growing, and so did Safe Lifting Europe.

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OFFSHORE EQUIPMENT We had some nice projects, ranging from supplying a single item to fully mobilising a complete rigging on site.” What are some exciting projects that you are currently working on? Mr Vroegop: “The most exciting project that we are working on is mobilising an offshore vessel. We rented out lots of equipment to our customer to help them out with assembling complicated lifting plans. The lifting plans for this particular vessel will be used for unloading and loading heavy weight constructions. As all of these constructions need different lifting plans, we have supplied complete rigging sets for every construction ranging from 25t up to 2,000t. This is why Safe Lifting is so strong in the lifting industry; we can supply lots of rigging sets and still have a big stock available in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands. Another exciting project that we did was when global market leader Mammoet required some heavy-duty steel wire rope slings for the lifting of a behemoth of a Mega Truss at the AFAS Stadion, in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. Four 115mm diameter steel wire rope slings with a working length of 15,000mm and an MBL of 1,000t were mobilised for the project from our yard. After months of preparation, Mammoet lifted the 170m long, 19m high, and 9m wide structure weighing 597t into place using two 600t crawler cranes.”

The company’s services are also highly suitable for sectors outside the realm of oil & gas.

Have market demands changed in the past years? How do you respond to this demand? Mr Vroegop: “The market demands have changed in the past years, everything is getting bigger and heavier. This means we need bigger and stronger equipment to meet market demands. This year we have received our newly-built 2,000t modular spreader beam, which can be assembled to a maximum span length of 36m. We have improved traceability, procedures, our planning processes, and much more, not just to comply with all of our ISO certifications but also in order to get the organisation to the next level.” i. safelifting.eu

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New Ocean Grid project in the North Sea THE NORWEGIAN MINISTER OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, ISELIN NYBØ, RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT THE OCEAN GRID PROJECT WILL RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF USD 9.4 MILLION THROUGH THE GREEN PLATFORM SCHEME. THE PROJECT WILL DEVELOP NEW TECHNOLOGY, KNOWLEDGE, AND SOLUTIONS TO ENABLE A PROFITABLE DEVELOPMENT OF OFFSHORE WIND ON THE NORWEGIAN CONTINENTAL SHELF. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF EQUINOR.

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Iselin Nybø, Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry (m) accompanied by Jens Økland (l), Senior Vice President for Business Development in Renewables at Equinor, and Florian Schuchert (r), Vice President Offshore Wind Technology at Equinor.

The objective is to realise offshore wind on a large scale.

The Ocean Grid project will also address the issue of market design and the regulatory framework linked to the development and operation of an offshore grid to connect large offshore windfarms. It will develop Norwegian technology and a supply industry to provide new cable designs, subsea technology, and floating converter stations. Ocean Grid also has a research component, led by SINTEF, that will solve specific research challenges. “This project will develop technology and solutions that are essential to succeed with offshore wind. It will lay the foundation for a profitable offshore wind development in Norway, and technology that can provide increased exports and new green jobs”, says Chief Scientist at SINTEF, John Olav Tande.

Unique position New cable design

“Our objective is to realise offshore wind on a large scale. We must build wind farms in a cost-effective way, and we of course need to get the power all the way to the customers. It’s crucial to our success that the energy companies, research institutions, and suppliers collaborate towards this goal”, says Florian Schuchert, Vice President of offshore wind solutions at Equinor, who leads the project.

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Europe has a plan of installing 300GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050. The Norwegian industry is world leading when it comes to sea and subsea technology, developed over five decades of oil & gas extraction. Norway is therefore in a unique position to build upon this expertise and take a significant portion of this new market. “This project is important and on point to develop the right solutions and new technologies that will enable profitable offshore wind in Norway. This will lay the

groundwork for new concepts, new jobs, and a new supplier industry that can compete internationally”, says the responsible for offshore wind at Fred. Olsen Renewables, Lars Bender, who will also act as Chairman of the project’s board.

Ocean Grid is composed of the following partners: Energy companies and developers: Agder Energi, Aker Offshore Wind, Deep Wind Offshore, Equinor, Hafslund Eco, Fred. Olsen Renewables. Suppliers and manufacturers: ABB, Aibel, AkerSolutions, Benestad, DNV, Hitachi ABB, Nexans. Research and innovation: SINTEF, NTNU, UiO.

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Naval Dome concludes cyber security project NAVAL DOME AND THE OFFSHORE DIVISION OF A SUPERMAJOR HAVE COMPLETED A JOINT PROJECT TO IDENTIFY AND MITIGATE CYBER RISKS COMMON TO OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING RIGS.

More advanced solutions are needed to better protect an offshore platform from cyber-attack.

indings from the two-year project, culminating in the installation and pilot testing of Naval Dome’s Endpoint cyber defence system aboard drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, indicate that the minimum industry guidelines, regulations and security techniques are out of step with current platform technology, connectivity requirements and cyber-attack methodology.

Shortfalls and challenges

In a joint research paper presented at the recent OTC Houston conference, the authors state, “Activities over two years have demonstrated shortfalls and real challenges that need to be addressed if we are to create a more cyber-secure deepwater drilling rig environment.” In presenting the Cyber defence of Offshore Deepwater Drilling Rigs paper to conference delegates, Adam Rizika, Head of Strategy of Naval Dome, says, “Where systems installed on offshore platforms had traditionally been isolated and unconnected, limiting cyber hack success, the increase in remote monitoring and autonomous control, IOT, and digitalisation has made rigs much more susceptible to attack.”

Simulation

Going on to reveal how the test rigs’ OT (operation technology) networks were penetrated using a software installation file for dynamic positioning (DP) and workstation charts, Mr Rizika, explained that Naval Dome simulated an OEM service technician unwittingly using a USB stick with

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malicious software containing three zeroday exploits. “The modified file was packaged in a way that looked and acted like the original one and passed anti-virus scanning without being identified as a cyberattack or picked up by the installed cyber network traffic monitoring system”, he explains. Although the attack was carried out internally, Mr Rizika noted remote execution was feasible using the rig’s externally facing network connections. “Penetration testing confirmed how a targeted cyber-attack on a deepwater drilling rig could result in a serious process safety incident, with associated financial and reputational impact”, he adds.

Purpose-built solutions are needed

In the paper, the authors state that pilot tests confirm traditional, ‘perimeter type’ IT transplanted OT cyber security solutions, such as anti-virus, network monitoring and firewalls, are not enough to protect critical safety and processing equipment from attack, leaving rigs vulnerable. “It is abundantly clear that more advanced purpose-built solutions are needed to better protect an offshore platform from exposure to external and internal cyber-attacks, whether targeted or otherwise”, reports Mr Rizika. The paper goes on to highlight a shortage of OT cyber domain skilled staff, regulation and controls that are slow to evolve and be implemented, an IT-centric approached being applied to an OT

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environment, and a mismatch between drilling rig systems and equipment and their supporting software. Mr Rizika states, “Although industry guidelines and regulations offer minimum standard requirements, we found the advancement in rig technology, connectivity and cyber-attack methodology has outpaced the regulations, driving the need for a more comprehensive approach.”

No expensive upgrades needed

Commenting on the project’s findings, Naval Dome’s Chief Executive Officer Itai Sela, states, “The project and successful pilot testing of a multi-layer cyber defence solution aboard these rigs has demonstrated that both new and legacy OEM systems can be better protected from internal and external cyberattack vectors, without the need for expensive equipment upgrades, or higher overheads that lead to an increase in total cost of ownership. Results to date demonstrate that the endpoint system is robust and can operate without interfering with ongoing rig operations. The cost of upgrading the obsolete systems is high, and even if upgrades are undertaken vulnerabilities can still remain.” By approaching the problem differently, Naval Dome and the oil major believe that the attainment of a cyber resilient environment can be accelerated onboard offshore installations at a critical time for the industry. i. navaldome.com

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OFFSHORE REGION LATIN AMERICA

World’s most advanced project set to transform deepwater riser market STROHM HAS ANNOUNCED A GAME-CHANGING JOINT INDUSTRY PROGRAMME (JIP) WITH PETROBRAS AND SHELL FOR ITS THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PIPE (TCP) FLOWLINE AND RISER TECHNOLOGY. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF STROHM.

he contract has the potential to revolutionise the deepwater flowline and riser market in Brazil and beyond with a corrosion-free solution that has a 30-year design life. It is the world’s most advanced programme to bring TCP Flowline and Risers offshore under actual field conditions. The four-year award coincides with a large plant expansion which is well underway at Strohm’s premises in the Netherlands as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The JIP

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has also extended its footprint in Brazil, triggering a raft of local engineering appointments and a new Rio de Janeiro office.

Corrosion-resistant

The region’s prolific pre-salt provinces have some of the most productive wells in the world. Typically, deepwater fields such as these are produced through dynamic risers connected to floating production storage

and offloading (FPSO) vessels. Recently, conventional flexible flowline and risers have been reported to exhibit premature integrity issues due to corrosion, leading to regular replacement which is costly and leads to deferred production. Strohm’s TCP Flowline and Riser is a disruptive new product that is corrosion-resistant with a three-decade design life. It has a superior fatigue performance and is light weight compared to steel resulting in a costeffective free-hanging catenary configuration once installed.

Proven and available

TCP was introduced to the market by Strohm in 2010 and since then, the company has built the world’s largest track record for TCP Flowlines and Jumpers. The

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The TCP Riser can be installed quickly by existing flex-lay or reel-lay vessels.

qualify our TCP Flowline and Riser and see the prototypes installed in deepwater by 2024. TCP has the potential to transform the global deepwater flowline and riser market and unlocks a huge potential for us in Brazil. The Brazilian pre-salt cluster currently has 20+ FPSOs in operation and each one is supporting numerous risers, providing a huge opportunity for us in the replacement market. In addition, the country also invests approximately USD 1 billion in risers to support new FPSO operations each year, and this is set to climb in line with its ambition to become the world’s fourth largest oil producer by 2029. This JIP confirms that TCP is well positioned to be a game changer for the deepwater sector and for Strohm. We are on track to fulfil our vison of being the leading provider of non-corrosive solutions and supporting our strategy to provide products that deliver a significantly lower carbon footprint.”

Saving costs and environment

The TCP Riser is low in its carbon footprint as it is spoolable and prepared in long lengths, resulting in lower transportation and installation costs. The riser is installed using vessels currently available in the market, and as it does not require any buoyancy elements during installation, costs are significantly reduced leading to an overall saving. As a consequence, CO2 emissions are greatly reduced. It is also 100% recyclable. Strohm’s Chief Technology Officer Henk de Boer explains, “We’ve worked closely with Petrobras and Shell to understand their requirements for

TCP Flowline and Riser JIP builds on earlier work performed in Brazil and commenced in August when the Strohm started to develop, qualify and test its composite pipe technology with the two operators to make it fully field proven and commercially available to the oil & gas industry. The programme will manufacture and pilot the installation of two TCP systems, one for TCP Flowlines and the second for TCP Risers. This will result in the industry’s first programme to mature the TCP Riser to TRL-6 (API 17N), proving it is an enabling technology and ready for deployment.

installation, subsea configuration as well as fluids, pressures, and design life requirements. The result is a TCP Riser technology that is insensitive to CO2 and H2S, can be installed with existing vessels with modest modifications and support the freehanging catenary configuration, negating the need for buoyancy elements, a big cost driver in deepwater.”

Positive impact

As part of the programme, engineering activities and pipe testing will be carried out in the Netherlands and Brazil, and full-scale prototypes will be manufactured and installed offshore Brazil. Juliano Dantas, Chief of R&D of Petrobras, states, “We believe that this JIP built in collaboration with Strohm is well suited to successfully bring the TCP Riser technology to the field. This JIP fits in our strategy of deployment driven development. It is our aim to be able to offer the TCP Riser as a solution to our projects within Petrobras as quickly as possible.” Olivier Wambersie, designated General Manager Brazil Technology at Shell, adds, “We have been working closely with Strohm for many years. We are really keen to see this programme leading to the world’s first application of TCP Flowline and Riser for deepwater pre-salt conditions. Not only will it address the asset integrity challenges it will also bring a positive impact on the carbon intensity of our operations. My team and I are looking forward to be working with all parties involved.” i. strohm.eu

The TCP Riser requires no buoyancy modules and reduces total installed cost.

Game changer

Oliver Kassam, CEO of Strohm, says, “This is a very significant and exciting moment as we join forces with Petrobras and Shell to

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RENEWABLES

The EU-SCORES project will create a more resilient and stable power system, higher capacity factors and a lower total cost per MWh.

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Paving the way THE USD 52 MILLION MARINE ENERGY PROJECT EUROPEAN SCALABLE OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (EU-SCORES) WILL PAVE THE WAY FOR BANKABLE HYBRID OFFSHORE PARKS ACROSS EUROPE BY 2025. UNDER THE PROJECT LEAD OF THE DUTCH MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (DMEC), EU-SCORES WILL UNLOCK THE LARGESCALE POTENTIAL OF WIND, WAVE, AND OFFSHORE SOLAR SYSTEMS.

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he current global annual electricity consumption is about 21,000TWh and is predicted to double by 2050, with a growing population and GDP. Efficient and effective use of offshore renewables is pivotal in the EU’s transition towards an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To accomplish this, the EU set clear targets to reach 230-440GW and 40GW installed capacity of offshore wind and ocean energy by 2050, respectively.

located with a bottom fixed wind farm, and a 1.2MW wave energy array by CorPower Ocean in Portugal co-located with a floating wind farm. The demo sites in EU-SCORES aim to showcase the benefits of continuous power output by harnessing complementary power sources including wind, sun, and waves. This hybrid approach will create a more resilient and stable power system, higher capacity factors and a lower total cost per MWh.

Two demo sites

Paving the way

Having kicked off in September 2021, the project partners will jointly build on two highly comprehensive and impactful demo sites: a 3MW offshore solar PV system by Oceans of Energy off the Belgian coast co-

Major project developers and utility companies will further strengthen demonstration efforts, paving the way for future large-scale commercialisation of these innovative parks. The full-scale demo

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EU-SCORES Consortium Partners The EU-SCORES consortium partners are Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC), Oceans of Energy, TU Delft, SBM Offshore, POM WestVlaanderen (POM), RWE Renewables (RWE), CorPower Ocean, Uppsala University, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Enel Green Power, RINA offshore consultants, INNOSEA – a AqualisBraemar LOC Group company, EDP Labelec, WavEC Offshore Renewables, INESC TEC, Exceedence, and Western Star Wave. Artist impression courtesy of Oceans of Energy.

Oceans of Energy off the Belgian coast will be co-located with a bottom fixed windfarm.

sites are intended to prove how the increased power output and capacity installed per km2 will reduce the amount of marine space needed, thereby leaving more space for aquaculture, fisheries, shipping routes, and environmentally protected zones. Additional benefits achieved by cousing critical electrical infrastructures and exploring advanced operation and maintenance methodologies supported by innovative autonomous systems should lower the costs per MWh. Moreover, the project demonstrations will support the stability and resilience of the European energy system, while considering

EU-SCORES is supported by IRO (Association of Dutch Suppliers in the Offshore Energy Industry), ENECO Group, Redes Enérgeticas Nacionais, Parkwind, Ocean Winds, and Energie Baden-Württemberg.

sustainability, local stakeholders, and existing ecosystems.

Move fast

Benjamin Lehner, Project Portfolio Manager at DMEC, says, “For a successful energy transition, we have to move fast without jeopardising the reliability of our electricity grid. EU-SCORES can be a game changer doing so. The multi-use of offshore space presents a favourable business case with major potential to accelerate the transition, while the hybrid approach will enable more reliable electricity provision.” Matthijs Soede, Senior Policy Officer at European

Commission DG Research, states, “We have very high expectations from the EU-SCORES project, which perfectly fits with our aim to realise the Green Deal. They show great ambition by demonstrating different energy sources considering efficient use of the seas, and their success will support the clean energy transition.” i. dutchmarineenergy.com

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ADIPEC 2021

The world’s most influential meeting place HELD IN ABU DHABI FROM 15 TO 18 NOVEMBER 2021 AND HOSTED BY THE ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC), ADIPEC IS THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL MEETING PLACE WHERE OIL, GAS AND ENERGY COMPANIES AND PROFESSIONALS WILL CONVENE IN-PERSON, SAFELY AND SECURELY, TO ENGAGE AND IDENTIFY THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL UNLOCK NEW VALUE IN AN EVOLVING ENERGY LANDSCAPE. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF ADIPEC.

he world-renowned ADIPEC conference programme educates, provides knowledge transfer, and offers unparalleled networking opportunities. The exhibition provides opportunities for buyers and sellers to meet, learn, network, do business and discover new products, solutions, and technologies from over 2,000 exhibiting companies, which includes over 51 NOCs, IOCs and IECs, as well as 26 international country pavilions, providing a world-class environment for trade across the industry’s full value chain. The conference programmes provide both strategic and technical insights as more than 1,000 leading Ministers, CEOs, policy makers and influencers debate and share their insights on the latest developments that shape the industry across the strategic programme and over 800 technical experts from around the world, deliver 127 sessions across 4 days of business-critical knowledge-exchange. Here’s an event overview of this year’s unrivalled global platform for oil and gas professionals:

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Exhibition

Attracting more than 2,000 exhibiting companies, 51 NOCs, IOCs and IECs from around the world and 26 country pavilions, the ADIPEC exhibition provides an unrivalled opportunity for companies to launch new products, source new technology and strengthen existing relationships.

Offshore & Marine zone

Co-located alongside ADIPEC, the Offshore & Marine Zone is one of the world’s foremost meeting places for the offshore, marine, maritime, shipping and logistics sector to understand the latest developments in technology, meet new buyers and develop new business opportunities. The ADIPEC Offshore & Marine exhibition will bring together the full range of the upstream and downstream fuel value chains along with government organisations to engage in dialogue and make investments required to accelerate the shift to zero-carbon fuels for the shipping industry and create a deeper understanding of the production and supply

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ADIPEC 2021

ADIPEC – details Date: 15 - 18 November Opening hours: Monday 15 Nov: 10:00h – 18:00h Tuesday 16 Nov: 10:00h – 18:00h Wednesday 17 Nov: 10:00h – 18:00h Thursday 18 Nov: 10:00h – 17:00h Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

of the zero-carbon fuels that will pave the way for shipping’s decarbonisation.

Digitalisation In Energy Zone

The dedicated Digitalisation In Energy Zone will be a global showcase of the technological solutions that can help the oil, gas and energy industry unlock untapped value and opportunities as digitalisation becomes more deeply integrated into all aspects of operations.

Smart Manufacturing Zone

Co-located alongside ADIPEC 2021, the newly launched Smart Manufacturing Zone will provide a unique platform for the manufacturing industry to gain insights into the energy transition and identify the challenges and opportunities for manufacturing in the drive to net zero carbon energy.

Conferences

Hosting more than 160 conference sessions comprising of Strategic, Technical and Downstream Technical sessions, the ADIPEC Conferences attract more than 8,000 conference delegates and 1,000+ expert speakers including energy ministers, global CEOs and leading decision makers from the energy industry.

Middle East Energy Club

The Middle East Energy Club is a unique business-focused members’ club targeted at industry leaders, innovators and influencers and is the perfect place in which members can spend their time networking, exchanging ideas and enjoy inspiring conversations.

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Young ADIPEC is designed to win the hearts and minds of today’s youth and highlight the wealth and diversity of career opportunities in the energy sector.

ADIPEC Awards

Now in its 11th year, the ADIPEC 2021 Awards will recognise, honour and celebrate the people, projects and ideas that will help shape the future of the oil, gas and energy industry.

Young ADIPEC

Aimed at high school students aged between 14 and 17 years old, Young ADIPEC is designed to win the hearts and minds of today’s youth and highlight the wealth and

diversity of career opportunities in the energy sector.

Golf Day

The ADIPEC Golf Day offers an exclusive opportunity to engage with more than 100 key industry players and build important relationships in a relaxed social atmosphere prior to the official opening day of ADIPEC. i. adipec.com

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SUBSEA INFRASTR UCTURE

Wintershall Dea investigates conversion of natural gas pipelines for CO2 transport WINTERSHALL DEA IS WORKING WITH THE OTH REGENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES TO EXPLORE HOW EXISTING NATURAL GAS PIPELINES IN THE SOUTHERN NORTH SEA CAN BE USED FOR FUTURE CO2 TRANSPORT. INITIAL CALCULATIONS PAINT A POSITIVE PICTURE.

esults obtained so far suggest that the offshore pipelines could be safely and efficiently repurposed for transport of liquid CO2. As the study progresses, technical feasibility will be tested, and certification will take place.

Enormous potential

industrial emissions, based on 2018 figure2. “We are optimistic about the further investigations. Our calculations already show that existing offshore pipelines could be well suited for transporting liquid CO2”, says Klaus Langemann, Senior Vice President of Carbon Management and Hydrogen at Wintershall Dea. Together with industry and research partners, Wintershall Dea has developed innovative calculation models that enable completely new insights into this technological field. The next step will be to demonstrate the reliability of the evaluation process and prove the feasibility experimentally.

There are over 4,800km of pipelines in the southern North Sea, of which 1,200km are operated by Wintershall Noordzee, a 50:50 joint venture between Wintershall Dea and Gazprom. Parts of this network could be used for CO2 transport. Wintershall Noordzee also operates numerous depleted reservoirs. These are potentially suitable for storing CO2, which can play an important role in climate protection. The Dutch Continental Shelf offers enormous potential: experts estimate that around 800t million of CO2 could be stored1 there. That’s enough to store the entire annual emissions of all Dutch industry thirty times over, or by comparison, eight years of German

Companies with unavoidable process emissions – for example those from the steel, cement or chemical industries – will soon be dependent on underground offshore storage sites for the capture and safe storage of their CO2 emissions. Moreover, the CO2 produced during the

Independent assessment of high-capacity offshore CO2 storage options, TNO, Delft 2012.

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Far-reaching measures

Our calculations already show that existing offshore pipelines could be well suited for transporting liquid CO2.

https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/ databrowser.

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We have the technological know-how and the depleted offshore reservoirs required for CCS, as well as access to the pipeline network for transport.

There are over 4,800km of pipelines in the southern North Sea, of which 1,200km are operated by Wintershall Noordzee.

production of blue hydrogen from natural gas can also be safely stored in this way. “Wintershall Dea is investing in Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) because we are convinced that it is a safe and affordable technology for decarbonisation. We have the technological know-how and the depleted offshore reservoirs required for CCS, as well as access to the pipeline network for transport”, says Mr Langemann. If existing natural gas pipelines can be used for this purpose, this not only improves the

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economics of CCS projects, but also contributes to the sustainability of many industrial sectors and their products. For Wintershall Dea, the study with OTH Regensburg is part of the company’s farreaching measures to drive forward the energy transition. In November 2020, Wintershall Dea set itself climate targets. These include the reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in all ownoperated and non-own-operated exploration and production activities (on an

equity share basis) by 2030. Beyond 2030, the company intends to meaningfully reduce its net carbon intensity, including Scope 3 emissions. Here, CCS and hydrogen will be key technologies. i. wintershalldea.com

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OFFSHORE WIND

Photo courtesy of Jan Arne Wold – Equinor.

Repowering wind farms AS MANY OFFSHORE OIL & GAS ASSETS ARE REACHING THEIR END OF LIFE, DECOMMISSIONING HAS BEEN A MUCH-TALKED ABOUT TOPIC IN THIS INDUSTRY. OPERATORS AND CONTRACTORS ARE AWARE OF THE CHALLENGES THERE ARE FOR AN EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE, SAFE, AND COST-EFFECTIVE REMOVAL. WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE IN MIND, IT IS ABOUT TIME FOR THE GROWING OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY, TOO TO TAKE DECOM INTO ACCOUNT.

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ost wind turbines are designed and certified for a 20-25 year service life. After this period, they have to be decommissioned or the accredited operational lifetime has to be extended, often accompanied by repowering. While processes for decommissioning, and repowering onshore windfarms are well known, the experience offshore is limited. So far, only Ytrre Stengrund (Sweden) and Vindeby (Denmark) have been dismantled, plus two single near-shore turbines, namely Windfloat 1 in Portugal, and Hooksiel in Germany, as well as four turbines at Windpark Lely, which is in the Dutch lake IJsselmeer.

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and validated via online research papers [8]. Further data of the cost estimates of different scenarios was gathered from published studies and wherever required assumptions were made. Similarly, the data for calculating the CO 2 impact of the EoL scenarios was aggregated based on open source data bases. The speciﬁc data required for each scenarios OFFSHORE will be addressed WIND when discussing the each scenario in detail in the following sections.

Image courtesy of the Interreg North Sea Region DecomTool project.

Figure 2.2: Authors analysis [7] to calculate Weights of the materials with HR1 OWF parameters Analysis to calculate weights of the materials with HR1 OWF parameters.

Apart from the material mass estimates of the wind farm, the analysis focused on the economic feasibility of the EoL scenarios. The ﬁrst generation OWF were supported by different government subsidy schemes, that enabled the additional The extra support are necessary to makerevenue. the optimal decision. global offshore capacity will reach its OWF to generate on top of the varying electricity is generally effective till a certain agreed upon duration. The main scenarios which are currently designed operational life of price 20-25 years by discussed in the industry are: that extending the 2035.the With 123 turbines already reaching With 123 turbines already reaching their But following current trends towards zero subsidy OWF, it is very likely planned lifetime of 20 years by 2023, the • Lifetime extension their planned lifetime of 20 years by 2023, lifetime of the OWF, it has to run solely on the ﬂuctuating electricity market prices. The table 2.2 decisions on the End of Life (EoL) scenarios • Refurbishment the decisions on the Endelectricity of Life (EoL) market price should be researched as the problem will lists the forecasted day-ahead that the HR1 OWF would be receiving. For • Partial repowering scenarios should be researched as the soon arise. the purpose of the analysis, an average yearly price is considered and for years from 2031-2050, • Full repowering problem will soon arise. average of preceding years is taken into account, due to lack of forecasted data. • Decommissioning

Alternatives to decommissioning

123 turbines in 2023

Amogh GokhaleCurrently, decommissioning is seen as the Energy Cluster Denmark default option when an OWF reaches its www.northsearegion.eu/decomtools

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) predicts onshore and offshore wind combined would generate 35% of the global electricity demand by 2050. The European Commission estimates installation of 450GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050 in the European countries, which would meet 30% of Europe’s electricity demand. Europe has a total installed offshore wind capacity of around 25GW connected across twelve countries. With this surge in installation of new offshore wind farms (OWF) and due to the ageing fleet of currently operating OWFs, the number of OWFs required to be decommissioned will increase in the coming years. It is estimated that about 3.5GW of

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EoL. It refers to taking down the structures and restoring the site as close to its original state. However, as the development of offshore wind is accelerating and the existing offshore fleet is ageing, it is essential to look into other cost effective and sustainable alternatives for OWF after their planned lifetime. Different EoL scenarios for the offshore wind farms are required when either the turbine reaches its designed technical lifetime, has been subjected to failure or fatigue or no longer satisfies the expectations of the owner. Profitability, performance, and reliability of the exiting OWF and cost benefit analysis of different EoL scenarios

The technical and economic feasibility of considering these EoL scenarios depends on specific windfarm sites and conditions.

DecomTools project

The Interreg North Sea Region DecomTools project aims at an overall sustainable approach to the offshore windfarms’ EoLcycle. The project wants to devise and develop eco-innovative concepts for reducing the decommissioning´s costs by 20%, and its environmental footprint by 25% (measured in CO2 equivalents). Also, it wants to increase the know-how and expertise of North Sea region involved stakeholders. As a result of the project, the report ‘Concept for repowering OWF – Comparison of CO2 and costs with decommissioning’ was recently presented.

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No clarity

The report concludes that so far through the current literature, there is still no clarity on the core definitions when it comes to the EoL scenarios, especially for the OWF. The scope of different scenarios is seen to be used interchangeably by the industry. In near future, the regulation bodies and the wind industry should define what is included in the various EoL scenarios. Thus the knowledge gained by such analyses can be helpful in defining common terms across the stakeholders. Furthermore, the regulation and permitting processes for EoL scenarios differ between the European countries. Due to the updates in the environmental consents and other leasing and permitting norms after the first generation of OWF were installed, extending the lifetime of those OWF under the updated regulations could pose further difficulties. A distinction in the cases requiring repermitting and approving should be defined. A suggestion is that the projects should not be considered as ’new’ when no change of the tip height, size or location occurs, hence simplifying the permitting and approval process giving further incentives for the developers to consider them as options. Also going ahead, as the scope of the OWF is extended to a full-scope with the offshore substations developed by the windfarm developers, there could be changes in the outcome of the EoL scenarios depending on the ease of upgrading the electrical assets.

Horns Rev 1 Offshore Windfarm

Taking Horns Rev 1 OWF as a case study, the conducted analysis tried to adapt the possible scenarios with the parameters of this wind farm showing the differences between different EoL scenarios under different parameters. As a part of this analysis, an Excel tool was developed to calculate the financial feasibility and greenhouse gas impacts of the assessed scenarios. As the decision of selecting the best-suited EoL scenario depends on the accurate data of the considered OWF, the tool allows the user to customise with the values known for the OWF in consideration.

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3.4. GHG I MPACT The study focused on comparing various EoL scenarios that can be considered for future OWFs, and showcases the potential of gaining economic and environmental benefits from those various End of Life (EoL) scenarios. It also offers a basis for future detailed analysis.

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As the sustainability of the wind industry is gaining further attention, a simple comparison of Table 3.2: Key ﬁnancial parameter results for all the EoL scenarios of HR1 OWF. the Green House Gas (GHG) impact of the different scenarios was assessed. The CO 2 emissions of the addressed EoL scenarios was calculated their results can be seen as in table Factor Unit Scenario 1and Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Scenario 4 3.3. The emissions are calculated for the different stages of the wind farm. For this analysis, NPV [’1.000 e ] 94777 62513 -2191 -51200 the GHG impact from building[%] the existing HR1 OWF, all of its IRR 44.8decommissioning 9.9 4.9structures and the additional emissions by the decommissioning LCOE [ eselected /MWh] EoL scenario 32.10 with its 50.08 64.83 was included. Primarily about 80% of the total[years] emissions are from1.51 the material7.14 production 12.29 and manufacturing Simple Payback Time components. remaining generated by the installation and dismantling. There is a saving Discounted The Payback Time is[years] 1.69 9.52 of around 25% in the emissions by considering the recycling credits [19]. For the methodology Image courtesy of the Interreg North Sea Region DecomTool project. of this analysis, the emissions were calculated with an added material point of view, where the Key financial results for all EoL of HR1 Scenario 1 (Lifetime emissions of parameter the EoL were added onthe top of scenarios a reference caseOWF. of existing HR1 OWF. extension)

3.4. GHG I MPACT is the most preferred financial alternative.

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The Commonwealth Wind project intends to use the site for turbine assembly and staging activities, utilising the site to store and assemble components, as they are prepared for offshore installation.

Artist impression courtesy of Crowley.

Salem Harbor to be transformed into offshore wind port VINEYARD WIND, A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN AVANGRID RENEWABLES AND COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS (CIP), RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT THE COMPANY HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF SALEM (MASSACHUSETTS, US) TO CREATE A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AIMED AT ESTABLISHING SALEM HARBOR AS THE STATE’S SECOND MAJOR OFFSHORE WIND PORT.

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he agreement, part of the Commonwealth Wind proposal, is contingent upon the company winning an award by the State of Massachusetts, which is currently evaluating offshore wind procurement bids. Commonwealth Wind will be developed in an area just south of the company’s Vineyard Wind 1 and Park City Wind projects, and offers options of approximately 800MW and 1,200MW of green electricity. Vineyard Wind estimates that the Salem Harbor project would create up to an estimated 400 fulltime equivalent (FTE) job years during the revitalisation of the port, and up to another 500 FTEs over the first five years of operation for construction and staging for wind projects and day-

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to-day port operations, for a total of 900 FTE job years. Following the redevelopment of Salem Harbor, Avangrid Renewables will be the first tenant to utilise the site to assemble and deploy offshore wind turbines for Commonwealth Wind and future projects. CIP will be the second tenant to utilise the terminal to assemble and deploy turbines for their future projects.

Rapidly growing industry

“As offshore wind continues to expand, new purpose-built ports will be key to the success of this industry. By constructing the nation’s first purpose-built offshore wind port in New Bedford, Massachusetts has been leading the way. With a new offshore wind port in Salem, the Commonwealth can ensure that it is ready to face the demands of a rapidly growing industry”, says Lars T. Pedersen, CEO of Vineyard Wind. “With both New Bedford and Salem capable of delivering port operations needed for offshore wind, the state can ensure that both the South Coast and the North Shore can benefit from the creation of new, highly skilled and good paying jobs, something that will cement Massachusetts’ position as a leader in the new and growing offshore wind industry.” “This partnership is a great example of how sites that once supported coal can be transformed into sustainable infrastructure to support the vital clean energy transition”, states Bill White, Head of Offshore Wind for Avangrid Renewables. “Commonwealth Wind is a transformational project that will create good jobs, economic opportunity and clean electricity for Massachusetts, facilitated by this important partnership with the City of Salem and Crowley.”

forward to working with Vineyard Wind and the City of Salem and providing the highest level of service in order to make Salem Harbor a leading provider in the offshore wind supply chain.” The Commonwealth Wind project intends to use the site for turbine assembly and staging activities, utilising the site to store and assemble components, including blades, nacelles, and tower sections, as they are prepared for offshore installation. Given Salem Harbor’s deep-water port and unrestricted height access to accommodate large-scale wind turbine installation vessels, Vineyard Wind sees Salem Harbor as a necessary addition to support the offshore wind industry within the Commonwealth and across the region.

Local opportunities

Both Vineyard Wind and Crowley will work alongside the City of Salem to engage in a robust community outreach and listening process to seek input and build support for this innovative partnership. The parties are committed to jointly developing a local community benefit agreement to safeguard the City’s long-term interests, while working with residents and businesses to identify local supply chain and workforce development opportunities. “I am so pleased to welcome Vineyard Wind and Crowley Maritime here to Salem”, says Mayor Kimberley Driscoll. “For centuries, when Salem looked toward its future, it looked toward the sea. This site, in particular, has provided the electricity that

Image courtesy of Vineyard Wind.

Commonwealth Wind will be developed in an area just south of the company’s Vineyard Wind 1 and Park City Wind projects, and offers options of approximately 800MW and 1,200MW of green electricity.

has powered our community and our Commonwealth for generations. Today, with this announcement, that legacy can continue with a new focus on a clean energy future, based on renewable power and with a shared commitment to positive action to mitigate climate change. In addition, this project would provide a significant expansion to our commercial tax base and create hundreds of clean energy jobs, right here in Salem. I’m looking forward to working with the Vineyard and Crowley teams, as well as our own local stakeholders here in the community, as this exciting new opportunity moves ahead.” i. vineyardwind.com

Vessels to be utilised by Crowley Maritime to service the offshore wind industry.

Total lifecycle service provider

Under the terms of the proposed agreement, Crowley, through its New Energy subsidiary Crowley Wind Services, will purchase the 17ha surrounding Salem Harbor Station, currently owned by Footprint Power, and will serve as the longterm offshore wind port operator for the site. Vineyard Wind’s partners will serve as the port’s anchor tenants, utilising the property for the Commonwealth Wind project as well as other projects in the company’s portfolio. “This partnership reinforces Crowley’s position as a total lifecycle service provider in the offshore wind sector”, voices Vice President Jeff Andreini of Crowley New Energy. “We look Image courtesy of Crowley.

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EVENTS

THE YELLOW & FINCH MARITIME CHARITY GOLF EVENT –––

F R I D AY, 3 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 BRUINISSE, THE NETHERLANDS

An event we won’t easily fore-get! ON 3 SEPTEMBER, THE NICE AND SUNNY WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE A TRUE REFLECTION OF THIS YEAR’S YELLOW & FINCH MARITIME CHARITY GOLF EVENT. AFTER ALL the restrictions for meeting each other in the past eighteen months, all the participants enjoyed the fun and successful event all the more. Together, all the participants raised EUR 3,150, which has been donated to Dutch children cancer-free foundation KiKa.

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he eleventh edition of our charity event took place at the Golfclub Grevelingenhout golf course. Beautifully located at a stone’s throw from Lake Grevelingen, the course has everything to offer for both the experienced and novice golf player. Despite the challenging restrictions that the pandemic brought about in the past year, we were excited about this year’s amazing turn up of almost 70 participants from the maritime and offshore industry, which is similar to last year’s number of participants. Our annual tradition of playing golf while networking and enjoying Zeeland’s finest delicacies in a relaxed atmosphere was a success yet again, and the best part of this tradition was the donation of the event’s revenues to a charity that helps children.

This year, our Account Manager Rob de Kerf surprised KiKa Ambassador Sandra Terlage with a cheque for EUR 3,150 (USD 3,700). Apart from this, Ms Terlage inspired many of the participants to buy some of the KiKa merchandise, which resulted in an additional amount of EUR 1,313 (USD 1,550) for donation. Looking back at this enjoyable and fruitful charity event, we at Yellow & Finch Publishers and on behalf of KiKa, would like to thank Freudenberg, Kohler Power, Schelde Exotech, STT Group of Companies, and all the participants for their generous and valuable sponsorship. i. ynfpublishers.com i. kika.nl

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This year, our Account Manager Rob de Kerf surprised KiKa Ambassador Sandra Terlage with a cheque for EUR 3,150 (USD 3,700).

Our annual tradition of playing golf while networking and enjoying Zeeland’s finest delicacies in a relaxed atmosphere was a success yet again.

Looking back at this enjoyable and fruitful charity event, we at Yellow & Finch Publishers and on behalf of KiKa, would like to thank everyone for their participation and generous sponsorship.

Beautifully located at a stone’s throw from Lake Grevelingen, the course has everything to offer for both the experienced and novice golf player.

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Ms Terlage inspired many of the participants to buy some of the KiKa merchandise, which resulted in an additional amount of EUR 1,313 (USD 1,550) for donation.

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Ray Riddoch

Tom Irving

Karen David-Green

Molly Reyes

CEO

Chief Communications, Stakeholder & Sustainability Officer

Chief Commercial Officer

Chairman

appointment at SENTINEL SUBSEA

appointment at

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Sentinel Subsea has announced the appointment of Ray Riddoch OBE as Chairman. Mr Riddoch is an esteemed industry expert having worked in key leadership roles at organisations including CNOOC, Nexen, Total, and Elf. His 40 years of energy sector industry experience was recognised when he was on the New Year’s Honours list and received an OBE for Services to the Oil & Gas Industry. Mr Riddoch sits on the board of the Grampian Chamber of Commerce and also as Deputy Chairman on the Robert Gordon University Board of Governors.

ITIC – International Transport Intermediaries Club – has appointed Tom Irving as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Irving is taking over from ITIC’s long serving Stuart Munro, who is retiring on 1 November 2021. Mr Irving’s career at ITIC began over ten years ago. In 2011, Mr Irving joined ITIC as an Account Executive, becoming ITIC’s General Manager in 2016. He is also an Executive Director of ITIC.

Expro Group has appointed Karen DavidGreen to the newly created position of Chief Communications, Stakeholder and Sustainability Officer. Ms David-Green is a seasoned executive with considerable experience leading communications, marketing, and investor relations functions, with particular expertise in the energy industry. At Expro, she is responsible for leading the planning and execution of the company’s communication and engagement with key stakeholders, including analysts, investors, and employees, as well as its sustainability initiatives and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. She reports to Mike Jardon, Chief Executive Officer of Expro.

Molly Reyes, CSignum’s former Director of Strategy and Business Development, assumes responsibility for external engagement in the new position of Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for the commercial strategy and development of the yearold company’s business through marketing, sales, business development, and customer service activities to drive business growth and market share. Ms Reyes has over twenty years of experience across the energy value chain. She will continue to report to CSignum CEO Chris Brooks and work out of Houston, Texas.

David Molloy

Steven Engels

Elke Rosiers

Maikel Takken

General Counsel and Head of Contracts

Managing Director Hydrogen Benelux

Chief Marketing Officer

CEO

appointment at

ENERMECH

ØRSTED

MINESTO

KENZFIGEE

Steven Engels will be responsible for further developing Ørsted’s Benelux hydrogen ambitions as Managing Director Hydrogen. He will focus on the development of new projects and business, and will also be Programme Manager for the SeaH2Land project. In his role he will report directly to Anders Nordstrøm, who is globally responsible for hydrogen at Ørsted. Mr Engels joined Ørsted in 2012. He was appointed General Manager Benelux in 2020.

Minesto strengthens the company’s executive team as Elke Rosiers, with extensive experience from the energy industry and from turning new technology into business, has been appointed new Chief Marketing Officer. Through the recruitment, Minesto strengthens its sales and marketing organisation to gear up the work for the commercial roll-out of the company’s ocean energy technology. Ms Rosiers has extensive international experience and broad expertise in business and market development. Over the years she has worked with global players such as Siemens, Maersk, and Volvo, as well as with growing technology-based companies.

Maikel Takken is the new CEO of KenzFigee as per 1 October 2021. He will take over the position from Jan-Pieter Klaver, who has led the organisation since his appointment in 2017. Mr Klaver will remain as advisor to the board until the end of this year and will support Mr Takken in his new role. Mr Takken started his career in the heavy lift industry fifteen years ago and joined KenzFigee’s shareholder MeeMaken in 2013. Since 2017 he has successfully led Alltec Lifting Systems in Houston.

EnerMech has appointed David Molloy as General Counsel and Head of Contracts to support the business as it continues to grow in new territories and regions. Licensed to practice law since 1999, Mr Molloy has more than 20 years of in-house legal experience in the energy sector. Most recently, he was the General Counsel and member of the executive team developing a large-scale private equity owned and operated petroleum refinery complex. Mr Molloy will report directly to EnerMech’s CEO, Christian Brown.

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Repowering wind farms

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Three ladies and a gentleman

World’s frst recyclable wind turbine blade launched

Showcasing the potental of wind-based electrifcaton

New Ocean Grid project in the North Sea

Van Oord orders new vessel to install 20MW ofshore wind turbine

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Naval Dome concludes cyber security project aboard deepwater drilling rigs