Offshore Industry issue 3 2023

Floating wind is making great strides

Modular spreader beams up to 3,000t – Shackles up to 2,000t Grommets & roundslings – ROV hooks & shackles

Cherry pickers – Telehandlers – Waterpumps – Generators

Waterbags – Testweights – Pontoons – Fenders – Gangways

Snatchblocks – Lifting frames – Multi lugs – Hoists – Swivels

Masterlinks – Hydraulics – Container spreaders – Light towers

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Diverse and future proof

In this issue, we pay special attention to the Netherlands. With its many small and large companies throughout the entire supply chain and in the various sectors of the industry, this small country plays a key role in the ofshore industry. When looking at what is going on in the Netherlands, one will see once again how diverse and future proof our industry is.

In an interview, Director Arendo Schreurs of Element NL tells us about how the association and its members deal with the energy transition. According to him, the role of fossil fuels is far from over, although the oil & gas operators are also catering to the energy transition. A survey conducted by Rystad Energy confrms the relevance of oil & gas as they predict a growing demand for FPSOs in the upcoming years.

For this issue’s Ofshore Insights column, we also interviewed Arnoud Kuis, Managing Director of Van Oord Ofshore Wind. Throughout his career, he witnessed how this contractor successfully responded to the changing industry.

Not only a lot is happening in the Netherlands, so of course you can read about what is going on elsewhere in our magazine as well. In September for example, exhibitors and visitors will meet at the international SPE Ofshore Europe in Aberdeen. Attending this event will give you the opportunity to stay up to date and to network with peers. In Denmark Ørsted and Vestas are joining forces to make ofshore wind turbines more sustainable, and on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, Crowley invested in the world’s frst road-transportable foating dry dock known to help advance foating ofshore wind energy in the US.

I hope you enjoy reading this magazine. And meanwhile, keep informing us about any interesting novelties from your company. We will be pleased to write about it!

Kind regards,

Arno Dirkzwager ARNO@YNFPUBLISHERS.COM

On the Cover

At the beginning of this year, Jean Paul de Jong became CEO of WTS Energy. The global training and stafng company for the energy industry is growing rapidly, with the opening of their new ofce in Monaco. Read more on page 14. Photo courtesy of WTS Energy.

Proposed acquisition of Neptune Energy by Eni and Vår Energi

Eni International has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Neptune Energy Group, with Vår Energi simultaneously signing an interconditional sale and purchase agreement to acquire Neptune Energy Norge for an aggregate enterprise value (subject to customary adjustments) of USD 4.9 billion. Neptune’s business in Germany is not part of the transactions and will continue to be owned and operated by the ultimate existing Neptune shareholders as a standalone group. The Boards of Eni, Vår Energi and Neptune believe the proposed combinations will enhance their technical and fnancial capabilities to provide energy security and participate in the energy transition. The existing upstream portfolios of the companies are low carbon intensity gas-focused, with complementary geographic exposure, providing Eni and Vår Energi with increased scale in growth areas and high-value markets and enhanced decarbonisation opportunities.

Eni International has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Neptune Energy Group, with Vår Energi simultaneously signing an inter sale and purchase agreement to acquire Neptune Energy Norge for an aggregate enterprise value (subject to customary adjustments) of USD 4.9 billion. Neptune’s business in Germany is not part of the transactions and will continue to be owned and operated by the ultimate existing Neptune shareholders as a standalone group. The Boards of Eni, Vår Energi and Neptune believe the proposed combinations will enhance their technical and fnancial capabilities to provide energy security and participate in the energy transition. The existing upstream portfolios of the companies are low carbon intensity gas-focused, with complementary geographic exposure, providing Eni and Vår Energi with increased scale in growth areas and high-value markets and enhanced decarbonisation opportunities.

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Rometal supports ofshore wind industry

Green light for seabed mineral activity

Rometal Constructive Solutions has recently completed the production of heavy pieces of equipment that will soon be used to safely install wind turbines ofshore in the US.

that this can take place in a prudent and sustainable manner. Norway has signifcant anticipated mineral resources on the seabed and sea mining activities can contribute to value creation and employment in Norway while ensuring the supply of crucial metals for the global energy transition.

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Designed by Barge Master, the BM-Feeder Heavy and the BM-Feeder Standard provide motion compensated platforms. The BM-Feeders enable the safe lifting at wave heights of two meters of wind farm towers and components from a pontoon to an ofshore installation vessel at the ofshore wind farm. An advantage is that the pontoon remains in the wind farm area allowing 24/7 installation of the components. It also means that the installation vessel is in international waters avoiding any national vessel registration regulation. Rometal Constructive Solutions received the award to build the BM-Feeder in August 2022. In April, the new tools were shipped from Rometal’s yard to Antwerp where they were primed for their task. Rometal recently constructed a drilling lead tower for a French ofshore wind farm of which the load-out took place at end of June.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Green light for seabed mineral activity

The Norwegian Government is proposing to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activity. At the same time, the Government is presenting a strategy illustrating how Norway can be at the global forefront when it comes to stewardship of seabed mineral resources, based on facts and knowledge. Environmental considerations will be safeguarded throughout the entire value chain and extraction will only be permitted if the industry can demonstrate that this can take place in a prudent and sustainable manner. Norway has signifcant anticipated mineral resources on the seabed and sea mining activities can contribute to value creation and employment in Norway while ensuring the supply of crucial metals for the global energy transition.

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First foundation for South Fork ofshore wind farm

South Fork Wind, New York’s frst ofshore wind farm, has achieved its steel in the water milestone with the installation of the project’s frst monopile foundation. In the coming days, South Fork Wind will install the project’s US-built ofshore substation. The project remains on-track to become America’s frst utility-scale ofshore wind farm to be completed in federal waters when it begins operations by the end of this year. With this milestone, South Fork Wind ofcially enters its wind turbine installation phase, the fnal construction period on the 12-turbine, 130MW project. The project is one of fve ofshore wind projects New York State has in active development, the largest portfolio in the nation. This current portfolio totals more than 4,300MW.

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DNV acquires Nixu to safeguard society from rising cyber security risks

DNV will fully acquire Helsinki-headquartered cyber security services frm Nixu following a public tender ofer which resulted in DNV taking ownership of more than 93% of Nixu’s shares. DNV will combine its cyber security businesses with Nixu following a process to acquire the remaining shares in Nixu and de-list the company from the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange. The USD106 million deal will create one of Europe’s fastest growing cyber security services businesses. Together, DNV and Nixu will safeguard demanding IT and industrial control system environments and build business resilience across multiple industries – from energy and maritime to telecommunications and fnancial services. A combined team of more than 500 cyber security experts will provide a market-leading portfolio of consulting and managed services to manage cyber risks. The two companies will also combine their cyber security certifcation businesses.

Nixu Board gives recommendation supporting DNV’s tender offer, in Helsinki in February 2023. From left: Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO at DNV; Liv Hovem, CEO of DNV’s Accelerator; Teemu Salmi, CEO at Nixu; Jari Nisk, Chairman of the Board at Nixu.

Partnership to advance solar energy solutions in Malaysia

Unique Group delivers diving system to OSC Marine

As part of the global roll out of ofshore foating solar, SolarDuck together with its project partners, TNB Renewables, TNB Research, and Hydro Extrusion Norway have announced a new project in Malaysia. SolarDuck will install a 780kW ofshore foating solar (OFS) plant of the coast of Tioman island in Malaysia, to assess technical and economic feasibility of OFS in Malaysia. The installation is targeted to be completed by 2025. The Tioman island project will accelerate technology development for stand-alone use in the tropical areas, and support to drive the cost competitiveness of OFS as the most afordable marine energy technology by 2030. The signing of the LOI illustrates the commitment of all four companies to OFS technology

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Unique Group successfully delivered a fully bespoke Nitrox commercial diving system to OSC Marine. The system was custom designed in collaboration with OSC Marine, meeting the stringent requirements for ofshore operations on a Floating Production, Storage, and Ofoading (FPSO) platform. By working closely with OSC Marine, Unique Group developed a tailored Nitrox commercial diving system that surpasses industry standards. Leveraging the highest level of technology and components, including the renowned NUVAIR Voyager IV nitrox generator, this bespoke system is engineered to prioritise safe operations. This state of art equipment enhances operational efciency and ensures the safety of divers, enabling OSC Marine to achieve superior outcomes in their ofshore endeavours.

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RSK joins team creating subsea electricity cable between Ireland and France

International Projects Group (IPG), a specialist team within the RSK Group, will create a marine construction environmental management plan and provide construction environmental services for Nexans Norway to facilitate the building of the Celtic Interconnector, a 700MW underwater cable being developed jointly by EirGrid and Réseau de Transport d’Électricité, the Irish and French electricity transmission system operators. Once complete, the project will directly link Ireland and France to further the use of renewable energy solutions by ensuring electricity can be distributed to where it is needed, securely and efciently. Along with producing the environmental plan, RSK’s supporting services will include a fsheries liaison and coexistence plan, Notices to Mariners and other project communications. The cross-border nature of the work, which will include support from RSK Ireland and RSK France, means liaising with multiple departments responsible for operational permits for the construction work required in Irish, UK, and French waters.

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SPE Ofshore Europe celebrates 50th Anniversary

SPE Ofshore Europe is the platform to learn, meet, explore the latest technical views and developments within the industry, and keep up to date on sectoral drivers. This year, the event celebrates 50 years since the frst edition was held in 1973 at Aberdeen University.

The theme of the milestone event, being held at P&J Live in Aberdeen from 5 to 8 September 2023, is ‘Accelerating the transition to a better energy future’.

The 2023 event has four key pillars –energy security, energy transition, future talent, and innovative technology –around which the content and features including show foor theatres will be based.

Contemporary and balanced

The conference and executive committee is chaired by SPE President,

Kamel Ben-Naceur. “SPE Ofshore Europe 2023 is a unique platform to showcase the latest technical views and developments within the industry”, he says. “With the overarching theme of ‘Accelerating the transition to a better energy future’, the event aims to deliver a contemporary yet balanced technical programme, covering new areas of interest as well as making time for more long-established topics. We anticipate

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The theme of the milestone event, being held at P&J Live in Aberdeen from 5 to 8 September 2023, is ‘Accelerating the transition to a better energy future’.

Key pillars SPE Ofshore Europe

The 2023 event has four key pillars around which the content and features including show foor theatres will be based:

• Energy security – Energy is at the heart of ever ything, and having a secure and afordable energy supply is vital to ensure life goes on uninterrupted. Discover innovative technologies and expertise to reduce cost, optimise performance and improve environmental impact.

• Energy Transition – The ofshore energy industry has an important role to play in the energy transition. Here at SPE Ofshore Europe, we’ll shine a light on the ongoing opportunities and challenges for how we can achieve a low carbon economy and a sustainable energy future.

• Future Talent – The future of oil and gas is in our hands. Establishing the right skills as we strive to meet our Net Zero ambitions means attracting new resource, retraining and upskilling our existing workforce, whilst ensuring equal opportunity throughout.

• Innovative Technology – Smart tech is at the core of what we do, an integral part of health and safety, innovation, future talent and energy transition. Let’s explore how we can collaborate to evolve our industry and accelerate growth.

the energy transition challenge.”

Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director –Energy & Marine at Reed Exhibitions, co-organiser with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), adds, “SPE Ofshore Europe has been championing North Sea leadership, technology, and innovation for 50 years. The event continues to evolve alongside industry and our changing world and the 2023 show promises an impactful conference and show foor refecting the topics and technology that are motivating the industry as it transitions to a sustainable energy future.”

Zones and theatres

Split across three halls, the main exhibition includes more than 800 energy companies from the entire supply chain. Visitors range from senior level decision makers to technical, operational, and engineering functions looking for the latest energy technologies and solutions. The exhibition foor locates various zones, theatres, and hubs that cover the ofshore industry’s most important

themes. The Energy Transition Zone and Theatre are for operators, service and technology companies preparing the oil & gas sector for a lower-carbon future. These are technologies that will guide us through the energy transition. The Late Life and Decommissioning Zone and Theatre will have a decommissioning and late-life focus but will embrace broader underwater technology, robotics and automation, ofshore renewables, industrial decarbonisation/CCUS, hydrogen, subsea, and mechanical engineering. Creating a net zero energy future will take new skills, new talent and new approaches. The Future Talent Hub, supported by and involving key industry stakeholders, will focus on key topics to drive this talent evolution. The Hydrogen Hub will showcase hydrogen technology including electrolysers, hydrogen refuelling containers, hydrogen-powered vehicles and fuelcells. The Ofshore Wind Theatre will see a focus on the energy transition discussing the role of Ofshore Wind within our changing energy landscape. The Innovative Technology Zone is a

SPE Ofshore Europe at a glance

Venue: P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood, Aberdeen AB21 9FX

Opening hours:

5 - 7 September: 9:30h – 18:00h

8 September: 9:30h – 14:00h

space to learn what’s new and upcoming in the industry and to explore the key themes of innovation, technology, future talent, health and safety and more. Finally, the Towards Net Zero Exhibitor Trail highlights organisations across the full event who are embracing and working towards a Net Zero future.

Conference programme

The 2023 conference theme ‘Securing sustainable and equitable energy for the next 50 years and beyond’ will tie closely with the four key themes and is made up of three key programmes, so you can discover the latest insights tailored to your needs:

• Keynote sessions – Keynote sessions led by global representatives from leading companies in the industry providing cutting-edge content ensuring you and your company stay informed and competitive.

• Technical Programme – With the overarching theme of ‘Accelerating the transition to a better energy future’, a contemporary yet balanced technical programme will cover new areas of interest as well as more longestablished topics.

• TIDE Programme – Creating a net zero energy future will take new skills, new talent and new approaches. The Talent Investment & Diversity Events (TIDE) programme will focus on key topics to drive this talent evolution.

Created by a specialist committee of industry thought leaders, including peerreviewed technical abstracts, the conference is truly by the industry, for the industry.

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Visitors range from senior level decision makers to technical, operational, and engineering functions.

“SPE Ofshore Europe has been championing North Sea leadership, technology, and innovation for 50 years.”

Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director – Energy & Marine at Reed Exhibitions.

The best of both worlds

Bluestream and Corrosion have recently launched ICCP-SAM. This can be considered the best of both worlds and the future in the sustainable protection of XX(X)L monopile foundations against corrosion worldwide.

ICCP-SAM (subsea assembly method) is specifcally designed to remotely install ICCP anodes on monopile foundations of all sizes, anywhere on the foundation and even in the roughest ocean conditions. The system is extremely compact and can be transported and deployed with minimal resources from the topside of the ofshore foundation. The ICCP-SAM is operated remotely and manoeuvres the anode underwater into the designated foundation entry hole. The anode is then secured to the foundation using the same tool. One of the biggest benefts is that an anode can be replaced in the same way throughout the lifetime of the foundation. Even more important, it eliminates the need for diving operations.

Major savings

In addition to its infnite applicability to protect monopile foundations of all sizes worldwide, this method of installation leads to major savings in time and money. Unlike traditional methods which require larger installation vessels and a signifcant amount of secondary steel or a vulnerable CPS construction, this new installation method comes only with a few design requirements. Another major advantage is that every type of monopile can now be protected in an environmentally friendly way during its entire lifespan. From the moment of installation to decommissioning.

Great result

Corrosion and Bluestream worked closely together on this project to achieve cost reduction during the installation and O & M phase. “Corrosion and Bluestream are delighted to partner up together”, says Niels Ros, Manager Ofshore Wind at Corrosion. “We worked together intensively to achieve this great result. Not only are we very satisfed

with the ICCP-SAM, but also with the collaboration we have built together and the relation in general. We believe that, by combining forces and expertise from companies such as Bluestream, we can ofer (turnkey) solutions to better serve our customers. Together we provide sustainable cathodic protection (ICCP) solutions for ofshore wind farms. From design and manufacturing, to commissioning, maintenance and remote monitoring.”

Global Ofshore Wind

“The collaboration with Corrosion has been very satisfactory so far”, adds Rutger Lieverse, Commercial Manager at Bluestream. “By partnering with

Corrosion, we are not only able to bring together the best of product and service for our clients but we’re also able to provide a cost saving method for installation and maintenance of ICCP systems.”

The new ICCP SAM was ofcially introduced to the market at the Global Ofshore Wind exhibition in London in June.

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ICCP-SAM (subsea assembly method) is specifcally designed to remotely install ICCP anodes on monopile foundations of all sizes, anywhere on the foundation and even in the roughest ocean conditions.

Image courtesy of Bluestream/Corrosion.

Floating wind is making great strides

Nearly all of Europe’s existing ofshore wind is bottom-fxed right now. But that only makes sense commercially up to 60m sea depth. Beyond that it is more cost-competitive to install foating ofshore wind turbines.

According to WindEurope, foating wind is now rapidly coming of age. And this is going to allow for ofshore wind development in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and other sea basins with large water depths. Although Europe has four small foating wind farms today, totalling only 176MW of capacity, the amount of power generated by foating wind will soon expand. France is now tendering a 250MW foating wind farm of Brittany and they’re about to tender two more

250MW foating projects in the Mediterranean. Large-scale foating wind auctions are expected to take place this year in Spain, Portugal, and Norway, too, whereas UK has already tendered sea space development rights for over 15GW of foating wind.

Big challenge

Europe can be confdent it will have 3-4GW of foating wind in operation by 2030. And it is not unreasonable to think it will have 10GW by then if

governments back up their expansion targets with the right policies. The next big challenge for foating wind is to consolidate the diferent foundation models into a few and develop large scale manufacturing, assembly and transport of those models. Ports need to invest signifcantly in space, quaysides and berths to support the transport of the rapidly growing volume of bottomfxed wind turbines. Unlike bottom-fxed ofshore wind farms where the assembly and installation of turbines happen at

According to WindEurope, foating wind is now rapidly coming of age.

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sea, for foating wind turbines most of these activities take place around ports when it concerns the foaters although the turbines themselves are the same that are used in bottom-fxed ofshore wind. The development of manufacturing facilities for big foating structures, such as a concrete or steel substructure of 3,000t and with 80m sides, will need considerable investments. France and the UK are already planning public fnancial support for this.

Costs come down

Floating wind costs more than bottomfxed ofshore wind today. But the costs are coming down and will continue to do so with the use of scale-efects and the introduction of competitive auctions. The EU has contributed signifcantly to this cost reduction with its COREWIND project. The project optimised the design of two foating structures for a 15MW turbine, tested new solutions for cables and mooring systems and identifed improved ways of transporting, installing and operating foating wind farms. It helped reduce the cost of foating wind by up to 18%, which is equivalent to USD63/MWh in the best scenario.

Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope states, “Floating wind is advancing at a rapid pace. The demo projects have worked. Now is the time to scale-up to large projects. Watch out for France’s 250MW tender which will conclude this year. Floating wind opens the Mediterranean and other deeper seas to ofshore wind. Norway, Spain, and Portugal all plan tenders this year. Italy, Greece and Ireland are preparing to join in soon and the UK has big ambitions as well. We can expect Europe to have 3 - 4GW of foating wind by 2030.”

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COREWIND

Compared with fxed ofshore wind, cost-efciency is still a key issue for foating wind to deploy in Europe. The COREWIND project therefore aimed at achieving signifcant cost reductions and enhancing performance of foating wind technology through innovation and optimisation at all phases of a project’s lifecycle (design, choice of components, operations & maintenance). On 25 April, during the project’s fnal event at WindEurope’s Annual Event in Copenhagen, COREWIND partners announced they achieved a cost reduction between 11% and 18% for foating ofshore wind technologies, depending on the scenario and site conditions analysed.

During the event the attendees could learn about the innovative solutions that helped achieve this fnal cost reduction. These solutions include, for example:

• optimised designs of two foating sub-structures (concrete spar and semi-sub) for 15MW foating wind turbines in farms;

• solutions to optimise the mooring design including an optimisation tool and the analysis of several innovations such as shared anchors or shared mooring lines;

• analysis and comparison between diferent cable system confguration options;

• solutions to optimise O & M strategies such as major component exchange strategies, impact of using crane vessels, self-hoisting crane;

• more than 135 experimental tests carried out to validate the solutions including wind tunnel and basin tests;

• the ‘FowApp’ application which allows to calculate the full Levelised Cost of Energy and the Life Cycle Assessment of an asset from cradle-to-grave.

In total, more than 25 exploitable results have been identifed within the project, including product services but also transferable knowledge.

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On 25 April, during the project’s fnal event in Copenhagen, COREWIND partners announced they achieved a cost reduction between 11% and 18% for foating offshore wind technologies.

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Ports need to invest signifcantly in space, quaysides and berths to support the transport of the rapidly growing volume of bottom-fxed wind turbines.

Jean Paul de Jong, CEO of WTS Energy.

Building a worldwide talent pool of diference-makers

At the beginning of this year, Jean Paul de Jong became CEO of WTS Energy with the ambition to support energy producers in the transition to sustainable energy. The training and stafng company for the energy industry is growing rapidly, with the opening of their new ofce in Monaco last month, bringing the number to 21 ofces worldwide.

Ofshore Magazine catches up with him in his ofce at their headquarters in the Hague, where he has just returned from an inspiring trip to the US and Mexico.

How was your trip?

“You must think I was in Texas before talking about winning oil,” Mr De Jong says, “but now I was there to talk about wind turbine construction and maintenance. And I was in Mexico to discuss the creation of our new learning centre which we plan to open this year; but a lot still needs to be done.”

What does this have to do with ofshore?

Mr De Jong, continues, “Nothing, and everything. There are more similarities than diferences when it comes to rigging, connecting, and maintaining wind turbines in remote onshore locations or at sea. At least when you look at it from my HR perspective.”

What perspective is that?

“I have been active in HR and stafng services for seventeen years. And that is also the added value of WTS Energy. My belief is that whatever you do as a company depends on the people who do the work. That means you must put people frst. You must adopt Human Centric thinking.”

Human Centric? What does that mean to you?

“The work that must be done, before we can charge our phones, is sometimes quite dangerous”, Mr De Jong explains. “Throughout the production process of

energy, the risks people need to take are real and simply unimaginable to the most of us working in an ofce. What I term as Human Centric is our focus on teaching those in hazardous roles about the risks they take and how to minimise these risks. In Nigeria, we’re engaged with a project on an FPSO with a team of qualifed engineers. One team member is Perekebina Ebikeme, or Pere as I call him. A family man, 35 years old, married, and father of two children. It’s my duty to ensure his safety. That is why we are proud of our safety record, having successfully executed entire projects involving up to 260 engineers with zero injuries in the past eight years, thanks to our Human Centric policies.”

Mr De Jong continues, “Pere has been working via WTS Energy since 2019. Our on-the-job training has helped him progress from a material control trainee to a certifed ofshore storekeeper who is fully responsible for ensuring that materials are available for operational needs, ensures the safe and environmentally responsible handling of inventory and orders, and is adept in following procedures for calamities and hazardous substances.”

How do you see WTS Energy transforming?

“Like the energy companies we work for, we are facing unprecedented change”, Mr De Jong elaborates. “The shift towards renewable energy keeps accelerating. The technology to break free from our dependence on oil and gas is here. This transition, however, does not only depend on renewable energy technology. It’s also about people. It’s

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“My belief is that whatever you do as a company depends on the people who do the work.”

Jean Paul de Jong – CEO of WTS Energy. >>

about passionate, dedicated individuals who are willing to make a diference. We therefore help energy pioneers to fnd these people, as well as fully-fedged teams of experts that operate and manage projects. I believe that the hardest jobs are the most rewarding. Challenging opportunities lead to satisfying work and vice versa. I want to keep the fywheel of challenging opportunities and satisfying work spinning, while contributing to society. We see business as a force for good. Not a fufy feel-good cloud, but as concrete as possible. We focus on contributing to SDG 7 and 8.”

Can you explain how?

Mr De Jong, “We have opened learning centres in, but not limited to, Gabon and Kenya. Here, local technicians and engineers are being trained for local domestic high voltage networks and PV solar installations, ready to help national and international energy pioneers. Within the coming year we expect to open our learning centre in Mexico. But our commitment doesn’t end there. Our purpose goes beyond simply training individuals. We see ourselves as agents of change, bridging the gap between traditional energy sources and the renewables of tomorrow. By fnding and nurturing passionate, dedicated individuals, we are building a talent pool of diference-makers across the world.”

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FROM THE EYES OF THE PEOPLE:

Ofshore life with Perekebina Ebikeme

Perekebina Ebikeme has been working via WTS Energy for three and a half years now. He is always documenting his daily life and milestones on social media along with his colleagues in which he has many good things to say about working ofshore. He is now based on an FPSO in Nigeria. There, he has grown professionally, starting as a trainee in materials controlling to now working full time as storekeeper and getting certifcations in a topic he is passionate about: safety. Regarding safety, he recounted to WTS Energy one situation where he proudly enforced such skill. “I value the ability to use the stop work authority to stop a job that is not done in a safe manner. A worker was carrying out a chipping task without a face mask, so I was able to stop him to let him know the implication of the task and provided a face mask to continue the task.” In fve years, Mr Ebikeme sees himself growing even more with WTS Energy’s organisation. He says, “WTS Energy has helped improved my thinking faculties and my approach to things because I’m exposed to professionals from diferent cultures, background, and works of life coming together to achieve a common goal.”

Mr Ebikeme’s dedication to his work and continued growth make him a change-maker that WTS Energy is proud of.

Perekebina Ebikeme shares his life on board of a FPSO on social media.

“I believe that the hardest jobs are the most rewarding.”

Jean

Paul de Jong –

CEO

of WTS Energy.

Zero-emission CTV

In collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Economic Afairs and Climate, the Innovation Council of the Dutch Maritime Network organises the annual Maritime Innovation Impuls Projects (MIIP). One of this year’s projects that is granted a subsidy is the study for a zero-emission foiling crew tender vessel.

MIIP

The goal of MIIP is to fnancially support the maritime industry in the development of new knowledge or products. With the support, for example a frst (feasibility) study can be conducted, or the frst steps towards product development can be taken. Projects that are looking for a MIIP subsidy should ft within the four themes of the Dutch Knowledge and Innovation Covenant (KIC): Towards Zero Emissions, Digital & Autonomous Shipping, Safety &

Security, and Blue Growth. All projects are judged on their proposed contribution to the realisation of one of the themes’ goals. Also important are for example the projects’ perspective to the future, and the possible continuing path combined with the quality of the project’s partnership.

Zero-emission CTV

This year, a subsidy in the theme ‘Towards Zero Emissions’ was granted to Flying Fish, for a study for a zeroemission crew tender vessel. Foils can help fast and light vessels, such as CTVs to reduce up to 80% of energy. This way, zero-emission sailing at sea is feasible. Flying Fish already developed several end-to-end hydrofoil boats, such as the TU Delft Solar Boat and the Hydrofoil Education and Research Platform that is used for testing and research at Delft Technical University. The company used

Foils can be a solution to make small and light vessels more sustainable as they can result in high energy savings.

Acting as a supplier of foils for existing or new to build vessels, instead of complete vessel designs, Flying Fish contributes more easily to the reduction of emissions of the market.

Foils can help fast and light vessels, such as CTVs to reduce up to 80% of energy. This way, zeroemission sailing at sea is feasible.

its theoretical understanding of foiling to develop HOST (Hydrofoil Optimisation and Simulation Tool). With HOST, realtime foiling simulations for optimisation of the design can be performed. In 2018, one of the founders of Flying Fish won a Maritime Designer Award for the proposal and application of a foil-design method for small vessels.

Missing link

From a sustainable perspective, the relevance of foils for seagoing CTVs and other vessels has grown, mainly because of the growing number of ofshore wind farms. Unfortunately, no foiling system for CTVs exists on the market. The biggest challenge in this lies in the fact that the knowledge at knowledge institutes and the experience of ship builders do not match. This is why it is difcult to make a proper technical and economic cost/beneft estimation for a foiling vessel at sea. In other words, a practical design approach to cover the project risks is missing and now the MIIP project aims at solving this missing link.

Answers

Flying Fish is talking to various ship owners to further work out the development roadmap for foils used on CTVs. The MIIP study is important for this because the aim is to answer the following questions: what will a practical hydrofoil design method look like for CTVs and other fast seagoing vessels, and what technical, economical, and planning budgets should be considered? In the project, Flying Fish will focus on

Targets

For the project the below mentioned targets are set:

1 Describe the three most important design elements for foiling CTVs based on discussions with designers, ship owners, and users.

2 Identify the design space of the vessel based on the requirements of CTV users and the physical criteria of the vessel. For this, a reference vessel is chosen to test various design methods and simulations. This will result in a reference vessel design. Also, a render of this design will be made by C-Job to visualise the design and have it judged by the market.

3 Formulate a budget model in which the technical feasibility per sub system is described, as well as the time and cost estimation for the development, the construction and the operation of the reference CTV. The output will be a cost-model that can be applied in new projects.

4 Further work out so-called ‘technology gaps’ that afect the time or cost of development. This will result in an analysis of the options to solve these gaps with new technologies or alternative designs.

The project will be successful when all targets are met and the designers, ship builders, vessel owners, investors, and users indicate that they are more capable of giving an innovative foiling project a well-founded ‘Go’. The project started in March 2023 and will run until February 2024.

developing a system layout of hydrofoil vessels, drawing up user demands, and the simulations of the performances of foils. MARIN will act as a sounding board for this. Flying Fish will consult CTV users, such as Eneco, RWE, and Shell, and ship owners for input. Apart from this, the company works together with project partner C-Job to realise a design method that fts best with market demand and practical ship building. According to Gijsbert van Marrewijk, Co-founder of Flying Fish, the company does not aim at developing completely new vessels. “We

aim at hydrofoil systems that can be used on designs of ship builders. By ofering foils to ship builders, they can easily make their designs more sustainable. Acting as a supplier of foils instead of complete vessel designs, we can contribute more easily to the reduction of emissions of the market”, Mr Van Marrewijk says. He continues, “On our website, visitors can fnd out themselves how much energy can be saved with our foiling system. This can be valuable for gaining insights in how to make the feet more sustainable!” i.

In the project, Flying Fish will focus on developing a system layout of hydrofoil vessels, drawing up user demands, and the simulations of the performances of foils.

Contribute to a sustainable world

Arnoud Kuis, Managing Director of Van Oord Ofshore Wind

In the ofshore industry, a lot of attention is paid to technical innovations and production improvements. However, the human factor cannot be overlooked as ofshore projects highly depend on people’s hands, skills, and knowledge, too. In Ofshore Industry Insights, we introduce individuals that made their bones in this market.

Since 2015, Arnoud Kuis has been Managing Director of Van Oord Ofshore Wind. Because of this function, he is also a member of the Executive Committee of mother company Van Oord. After his graduation as engineer at the Delft Technical University in 1989 (MSc Civil EngineeringOfshore Technology), Mr Kuis made his entrance in the ofshore industry which he never left.

Mr Kuis, can you tell our readers something about the steps you made in your ofshore career?

Mr Kuis: “About 34 years ago I started my ofshore career at Volker Stevin. I became involved in the oil & gas industry when we had to dredge for the Zeepipe gas pipeline between Norway and Belgium. Throughout the years, the Dutch dredging industry had to deal with many mergers and as a result of this I became a Van Oord employee in 2004. At that time, I had been working in Asia for almost seven years, I became Director of Van Oord India. After four years, I made a short move back to the Netherlands where I became involved in the strategy for international recruitment for Van Oord Dredging & Marine Contractors in Rotterdam. However, in 2008 I went abroad again as Director of Van Oord Gulf FZE in the UAE. Although I really liked working abroad, I returned to the Netherlands in 2012 as Area Director Mediterranean, Middle East, and Southwest Asia of Van Oord Dredging & Marine Contractors. Some eight years ago, in 2015, I was appointed in my current position of Managing Director of Van Oord Ofshore Wind.”

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What was the role of ofshore wind in Van Oord’s portfolio when you became Managing Director?

Mr Kuis: Before 2015, Van Oord already had been active in the ofshore wind industry, albeit on an occasional basis deriving from our oil & gas activities. When I became Managing Director at Ofshore Wind, we were the EPC contractor for Eneco’s Luchterduinen ofshore wind farm that became operational in 2015. The Gemini ofshore wind farm, which became operational in 2017, was the frst ofshore wind farm for which we not only acted as main contracted for the entire project, but also as shareholder. From that moment we have considerably expanded our ofshore wind portfolio. We made a transition from a dredging company doing occasional ofshore wind projects to an allround ofshore and marine construction contractor. Today, we provide allround solutions taking full responsibility for entire projects. We deliver turnkey projects, including engineering, procurement, and construction. We focus on Balance of Plant contracts (BoP, all supporting components and delivery of auxiliary systems other than the wind turbines) and on Transport and Installation (T&I) projects. We also provide construction services such as scour protection and inter array cable installation.”

What, in your opinion is the biggest diference between the dredging and ofshore wind industry?

takes a period of two to three years of preparation for about six to twelve months work. We already know now, what projects we are going to execute in 2025/26. Another diference is that with our dredging activities we work all over the world, and although ofshore wind is making progress in other parts of Europe, the US and Asia, the focus still lies in Northwest Europe.”

There will be a growing demand for foating ofshore wind farms in the upcoming years. How do you look at this development?

Mr Kuis: “Currently, foating is still in its infancy, with only small pilot projects and compared with bottom fxed wind farms, the LCOE of foating is much higher. Also, for the construction of foating wind farms, a lot of space onshore is required for the preproduction of the foaters. Still, in certain situations, foating ofshore wind farms can be a good alternative for bottom fxed as long as the costs drop. Part of the construction is more or less the same as with bottom-fxed, such as for example cable laying, but the installation of the turbines is diferent and this will lead to the entrance of new competitors with other skills compared to ours.”

What is your opinion about other sources of renewable energy at sea?

Mr Kuis: “I personally look with great interest at ofshore solar power, as I think that this can grow into a valuable addition to new to construct and existing ofshore wind farms. Floating solar power can proft from the existing

Mr Kuis: “Compared with dredging projects, ofshore wind projects have a much longer lead time. It often >>

The Aeolus is a good example of the upscaling in the offshore wind industry. It was launched in 2014, and has already had several refts and two new, larger, cranes to meet the upscaling of the turbines.

infrastructure and this way be easily implemented. One of the challenges lies of course in the forces of the waves and how to adapt the construction of the solar power generators to this. We keep a keen eye on this relatively new development and we hope to contribute to this wherever possible and suitable.”

How does Van Oord deal with the current upscaling of ofshore wind?

Mr Kuis: “The upscaling indeed is very impressive. The fact that turbines grow, also means that the entire supply change must adapt to the larger turbines, and we are no exception in this. Take for example our vessel Aeolus. This was launched in 2014, and has already had several refts and two new, larger, cranes to meet the upscaling of the turbines. Apart from the upscaling, the raise in efciency of the ofshore wind industry also is spectacular. For the construction of the 600MW Gemini ofshore wind farm, two main installation vessels were used, and it took us two years to complete the wind farm. Today, projects of the same size can be constructed with one vessel in about six months.”

Several governments have set high goals for the realisation of ofshore wind farms. Will it be feasible to fulfl these goals?

Mr Kuis: “When looking at the Netherlands, with around 4.7GW realised at the end of this year, the goal for 72GW in 2050 seems impossible at frst sight. However, when looking at the above-mentioned upscaling of the turbines and the improved efciency of installation, there are no technical limitations. However, there are various other restricting issues for which action is required, for example when looking at the tendering and permitting procedures. And the entire supply chain should be able to deal with the upscaling, too. Finally, it will be no surprise, one of the biggest challenges in the current market is the lack of human resources. Where will we fnd the skilled people necessary to help us realise the 72GW target? And this not only counts for the Netherlands, as many countries has set ambitious goals and are dealing with a tight labour market.”

Has it always been your dream to work in the ofshore industry?

Mr Kuis: “Yes, I have always had a technical interest and the ofshore oil & gas industry, with the huge facilities at sea always attracted. Working ofshore seemed very adventurous to me and this made me decide to choose for ofshore technology at my engineering study at Delft University. I have never regretted my choice to join this industry. I had a great time abroad, where I really learned a lot. I can recommend this to everyone. And now, working in ofshore wind gives me the opportunity to be in a very challenging and innovative environment and meanwhile I can modestly contribute to a more sustainable world. I have spent a long time of my career at Van Oord in various roles and at various locations and

it still is a very nice company to work for. Always picking up new challenges is in the company’s DNA, and throughout the years, the company evolved to keep up with changing market conditions. This asks for a certain amount of curiosity and willingness to take risks. Something that fts me quite well.”

What are your goals for the upcoming years?

Mr Kuis: “First of all, I want to help Van Oord to remain fnancially healthy and future proof. Meanwhile this gives me the chance to contribute to the energy transition. I am also board member of the Netherlands Wind Energy Association (NWEA), and the International Marine Contractors Association. Both roles enable me to promote the interests of the entire ofshore industry, which is something I hope to continue in the next years.”

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“Working in ofshore wind gives me the opportunity to be in a very challenging and innovative environment and meanwhile I can modestly contribute to a more sustainable world.”

Controlled ofshore blade installation

Huisman and Siemens Gamesa have combined their engineering and operational expertise in the development of a solution to stabilise wind turbine components during installation, especially blades, but also nacelles and tower segments.

The Travelling Load Stabilising System (TLSS) consists of a combination of two pairs of tuggers working in unison to control to position of the load. One pair is ftted on independent trolleys that can travel along an integrated rail along the crane’s stif boom. The trolleys automatically follow the main block to maintain an

optimal tugger line confguration. The second pair of tugger lines is deployed from the crane tip providing a force perpendicular to the frst pair of tuggers.

More control

By approaching the load from two diferent directions, the system provides signifcantly more control than a

conventional single pair of tuggers. A specially designed control system holds the actual position of the load, resulting in a much stifer restraint, and therefore a higher position accuracy compared to conventional tugger systems that rely on constant tension. In case of an unexpected overload, the system will give way but will return to its

Huisman Equipment and Siemens Gamesa develop Travelling Load Stabilising System

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position setpoint when the force drops below the threshold again. The TLSS functions as an integral part of the crane and could, therefore, be operated from the crane’s cabin as well as from an optional walk around box (WAB).

Compared to a conventional tagline system, the TLSS System has a much higher stifness, which increases control and workability.

Fully integrated

The operation of the tuggers is fully integrated with the crane’s control system. The travelling tuggers are suitable for lifting operations at all boom angles. Light loads can be lifted without

lufng the main boom saving time, and the system is also suitable for man riding operations. Upon request, the tuggers can be automated for specifc tasks with all other crane parameters as input. Huisman’s latest crane designs have provisions allowing a retroft of the TLSS on various existing cranes.

Safe and efcient

The Travelling Load Stabilising System minimises wind induced motions of wind turbine components during lifting, thus increasing safety for personnel in the near vicinity.

Reducing motions also increases the operational efciency during the installation of blades, nacelles and tower segments thus reducing the cycle time. Also, the system enables lifting operations to take place in harsher weather conditions, extending the weather window of the operations.

Improve installation

Huisman and Siemens Gamesa have been working together for quite some time to fnd ways to improve the installation of wind turbines. One of the results of this, is the TLSS. Siemens Gamesa provided Huisman with data of various blades to execute simulations and the turbine producer also made its

own calculations to verify the capacity of Huisman’s TLSS. For the installation of turbines at ofshore wind farms, Siemens Gamesa uses third party installation vessels and Siemens Gamesa now prefers to have the cranes of these vessels to be equipped with the Travelling Load Stabilising System.

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Facts and fgures

Capacity – Tugger mode:

• Nominal Load (dynamic factor 1.3) / Single fall / 10t.

• Nominal Load (dynamic factor 1.3) / Double fall / 20t.

Capacity – Lifting / Man riding mode:

• Safe Working Load lifting mode / Single fall / 6t.

• Safe Working Load man riding mode / Single fall / 1.5t.

Alternative capacities can be discussed upon request.

The Travelling Load Stabilising System minimises wind induced motions of wind turbine components during lifting.

Ørsted and Vestas partner towards net-zero wind farms

Ørsted and Vestas recently announced a commercial sustainability partnership. Ørsted will procure lowcarbon steel wind turbine towers and blades made from recycled materials from Vestas in all joint ofshore wind projects.

The deployment of ofshore wind is crucial to enhancing energy security, advancing afordable energy for all, and not least curbing the climate crisis. Today, wind produces energy with a 99% lower carbon footprint than coal, but on the scientifc path to net-zero, we must limit the carbon that the manufacturing of materials and components used in wind farms emits. This is also being increasingly demanded by consumers of renewable energy and policymakers. Meeting this need requires cost-efcient

solutions to address the most critical decarbonisation and circularity challenges in the wind industry, namely steel and blades. To address these challenges, Ørsted and Vestas will install low-carbon steel towers and, when commercially available, blades made from recycled materials at all future joint ofshore wind farms.

Unprecedented scale and pace

By committing to integrate sustainable procurement, not just as a one-of but in

all future ofshore projects between the two companies, Ørsted is creating ongoing demand for Vestas’ innovative low-carbon and circular solutions. Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of Ørsted, says, “There’s no playing defence when it comes to climate change. And there is no progress without partnerships. That’s why we at Ørsted are very proud to partner with Vestas to integrate and scale cutting-edge decarbonisation and circularity solutions to meet future customer demands for net-zero wind farms. Together with Vestas, we’re leading the industry towards net-zero, and I urge decisionmakers across the globe to also take action and help drive demand for lowcarbon and circular solutions within renewable energy.” Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, states, “The energy transition requires unprecedented scale and pace, and we need strong partnerships between leading companies and industries to succeed. We are excited to partner with Ørsted to expedite the deployment of our cuttingedge circular blade recycling technology and foster the demand for low-carbon steel in the wind industry’s supply chain. This partnership is a leap forward for developing circular wind power projects and sends a powerful message that commercial agreements and collaboration are vital in our urgent fght against the climate crisis.”

Leading the industry

Ørsted and Vestas have been leading the renewable energy industry towards a sustainable build-out of wind energy, while increasing scale and reducing costs. Ørsted and Vestas were the frst renewable energy developer and

Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of Ørsted (left) and Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas (right).

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manufacturer, respectively, to have validated 1.5°C-aligned science-based targets for decarbonisation of the entire value chain, and both companies have implemented supplier decarbonisation and engagement programmes. They are also committed to solving the industry’s biggest circularity challenge, ending landflling of blades, making the companies natural partners to take the next steps together towards net-zero wind farms. Apart from the commitments on low-carbon steel towers and circular blade recycling, the companies have also pledged to explore other areas of collaboration within sustainability, including within biodiversity to ensure a build-out of renewable energy in balance with nature. i. orsted.com i. vestas.com

The partnership

The partnership entails that for all joint future ofshore wind farms, the two companies will:

Procure and install a minimum of 25% low-carbon steel towers in joint projects.

Over the last years, Vestas has spearheaded cross-industrial collaboration to establish availability of low-carbon steel for wind turbine towers. With the new partnership, Ørsted and Vestas are sending a strong demand signal to the steel industry to further accelerate the scaling of costcompetitive decarbonised steel for ofshore wind. By utilising scrap steel manufactured with on-site renewable electricity, carbon emissions from heavy steel plates used in towers can be reduced by up to 70%.

Scale circular blade recycling technology and procure blades made from recycled materials.

Vestas and its partners in the CETEC project have pioneered the frst solution to break down composite materials in both existing and future epoxy-based blades and use the recovered epoxy resin for new blades. This addresses the industry’s biggest circularity challenge, namely the many blades in operation today that need to be recycled at their end-of-life. Vestas is currently scaling up the circular recycling value chain together with its partners Olin and Stena Recycling. When ready for commercial manufacturing, Ørsted will procure wind turbines blades made from recycled materials from Vestas to further accelerate the scaling of the technology.

Vestas turbines at Ørsted’s Borssele 1 & 2 Offshore wind farm. For future offshore wind projects, Ørsted intends to use low-carbon steel wind turbine towers and blades made from recycled materials from Vestas.

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Strong outlook for FPSOs

Rystad Energy forecast

In meeting global demand for oil in the upcoming years, ofshore will play an increasingly important role. This will result in a strong demand for FPSOs.

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Rystad Energy forecasts in its FPSO Outlook (March 2023) that ofshore projects sanctioned in 2023 and 2024 will amount to 68%, or 24 billion barrels, of committed conventional resources, up from just 40% for projects sanctioned between 2015 and 2018.

In investment terms, ofshore felds sanctioned this year and next represent total greenfeld capex of USD214 billion, the frst back-to-back years in which over USD100 billion in ofshore capex will be sanctioned since 2012-2013. This will provide a solid springboard for ofshore activity and supplier opportunities.

Flurry of activity

Increased ofshore sanctioning will boost drilling activity, with ofshore rig demand for foaters rising 10% and jackup demand 9% in 2023, summing to 488 rig years. Subsea infrastructure is also on the rise, with subsea tree awards set to more than double this year after bottoming out between 2020 and end2022, with a modest wave of subsea projects to maintain solid annual demand of 270 subsea trees over the next fve years. This year, installations of subsea umbilicals, risers and fowlines (SURF) are expected to span 4,606km. Together, this furry of activity will drive up ofshore vessel demand. Eight FPSOs were awarded in 2022 with another twelve awards expected this year, as FPSOs lead the charge in deepwater developments. Looking at the upcoming years, Rystad Energy anticipates that the

ofshore investments cycle will last for several years as oil demand grows until the end of this decade. This means that foating production will remain competitive. From 2023 to 2030, Rystad Energy forecasts 48 FPSOs will be awarded for new greenfeld developments. The majority of these, nineteen units, will be destined for Brazil and Guyana with twelve and six units respectively. Europe will also see large number of units, nine in total, with new countries added to the list such as Cyprus and Ireland. Africa, Angola, and Nigeria will see three and two units respectively. In Namibia, recent exploration success will lead to two new FPSOs in this emerging basin. In addition to greenfeld awards, Rystad expects dozens of life-time extension projects and re-deployments to materialise in the brownfeld market as energy prices stay high and alternative use of foating infrastructure for low carbonindustries emerges.

Curb emissions

The FPSO sector will be responsible for 38t millions of CO2 emissions in 2023. Rising demand for FPSO units means emissions from this sector will increase to almost 50t million of CO2 by 2030 unless steps are taken to curb emissions. Like other ofshore service providers, some FPSO companies are already working to decarbonise their operations, ofering a range of solutions in line with Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets. However, with the imperative to limit global warming becoming increasingly urgent, greater

Floating production will remain competitive in the upcoming years.

Sanctioned volumes by various metrics.

Forecast FPSO awards by country, 2023-2030.

Source: Rystad Energy ServiceCube.

Source: Rystad Energy ServiceCube.

collective eforts must be made to tackle the FPSO sector’s emissions profle. A look at current environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting reveals that most major FPSO leasers intend to implement emissionreduction strategies. When it comes to environmental disclosures, all major FPSO leasers disclose emissions data, with most reporting extensively on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

Electrifcation

When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, FPSO providers are presently innovating to develop bespoke solutions or adopting advanced technologies, such as electrifcation. Most greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from conventional FPSOs are generated by gas turbines used to produce electricity on a facility. To reduce these, electrifcation from shore is an option in case ofshore platforms lie closer to shore. Operated

by Vår Energi since 2016, the cylindricalshaped and permanently moored Goliat FPSO in Norway is electrifed from shore via a 105km-long, high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) cable providing up to 75MW of power. Shipshaped FPSOs would require electrical connectors to swivel to allow for weathervane movements and for rapid connection and disconnection. At present, there are no subsea HVDC connectors qualifed for these applications.

Other operators are looking to reduce emissions by powering FPSOs using renewable energy generated at the feld itself. For instance, the Excalibur FPSO to be deployed by Ping Petroleum at the Avalon feld in the UK North Sea will be electrifed using a dedicated foating ofshore wind turbine.

Carbon capture and storage

Another alternative for reducing emissions is to deploy carbon capture and storage (CCS). In an FPSO, carbon emissions are concentrated in specifc locations, near power generators or gas processing equipment, making them easier to capture with FPSO modules/ systems. Both Singaporean yards Keppel and Sembcorp Marine are building ‘next generation FPSOs’ for Petrobras. The P-80 and P-82 units for the Buzios feld in Brazil’s Santos Basin for example will be ftted with carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) facilities, amongst other emission-reduction technologies. It is likely that these carbon capture technologies for FPSOs will become more commonplace in the future, especially since Petrobras has a keen interest in this sector and is driving demand. In terms of advancing decarbonisation technologies, SBM Ofshore has introduced the standardised hull Fast4Ward and the company is now looking to develop a zero-emission FPSO concept as well as promoting its new foating wind solution Float4Wind.

The Excalibur FPSO to be deployed by Ping Petroleum at the Avalon feld in the UK North Sea will be electrifed using a dedicated foating offshore wind turbine.

The P-80 and P-82 units for the Buzios feld in Brazil’s Santos Basin will be ftted with carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) facilities, amongst other emission-reduction technologies.

Other operators are looking to reduce emissions by powering FPSOs using renewable energy generated at the feld itself.

Image courtesy of Ping Petroleum.

Image courtesy of Petrobras.

Jotun expands R & D laboratory

Global paints and coatings manufacturer Jotun, one of the major providers of intumescent fre protection coatings for the infrastructure and energy industries, has completed a major expansion of its Global Intumescent R & D Laboratory to advance new product innovation and technologies.

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This ambitious expansion more than doubles the size of the Flixborough Global Intumescent R&D facility, aiming to increase Jotun’s product development and fre testing capacity and capabilities. The new facilities will accelerate the development of new innovations and more advanced products, whilst providing additional certifcation support to Jotun’s existing product range.

Gaining market share

Jotun is determined to gain market share in this industry by accelerating

development of new and advanced technologies. Its aim is to enter new markets through wider certifcation and regional product customisation in line with rapidly changing market requirements. This ensures its customers assets are fre protected according to the latest regulatory requirements and materials deliver high performance for their specifc location.

Originally constructed in 2016 and now expanded to 2,900m2, the enhanced facility increases capacity and capability for Jotun’s ongoing development of intumescent fre protection SteelMaster

coatings, for steel structures within the infrastructure market and Jotachar for vital assets in the energy industries. The one-year expansion program included the installation of new furnaces, with associated application and conditioning facilities, combined with new analytical, environment simulation and mechanical testing facilities.

Milestone

Supported by Jotun’s R&D headquarters in Sandeford, Norway, the enhanced global hub in Flixborough will continue to focus on leading edge R&D projects,

Grand opening of the major expansion. Chris Robertson, R&D Senior chemist (front, left) is the longest-serving member of the R&D team. Front, right: John Warner, Global Category Manager – Cellulosic Fire Protection (front, right). Background, right: James Irving, R&D Manager Intumescent Coatings.

driving breakthrough intumescent coatings technology. In addition to the Global Intumescent Laboratory in Flixborough, Jotun has cemented its commitment to localised innovation ensuring difering certifcation and environmental requirements are met within each market. Strategic investment in regional intumescent research, development and testing facilities span Norway, United Arab Emirates, China, Korea, USA, and Malaysia. Jotun’s enhanced capabilities across its network of intumescent R&D facilities represents a signifcant milestone in its drive to advancing fre safety through research and development. The company’s growing team of dedicated scientists and industry specialists are capable of engaging with fre protection authorities, global regulators and certifcation bodies providing guidance on testing, certifcation and material performance.

Support customers

A testament to this commitment was illustrated earlier this year when Jotun unveiled its latest advance in intumescent coatings, Jotachar

JF570 XT, a patent pending all-climate capable intumescent coating, designed to protect oil, gas, and energy installations from fre and cryogenic spills, in even the most extreme environments. James Irving, R&D Manager Intumescent Coatings at Jotun, says, “When we opened the Global Intumescent R&D Centre in 2016, our vision was for a facility that could evolve to support our customers across the globe as their structural fre protection requirements become more complex and regionalised. We are delighted with this major extension, more than doubling the size of our facility, we are now ready to further enable the development of fre protection coatings and technologies to meet these

requirements. Our Intumescent R&D team is expanding rapidly. These new facilities will allow our scientists, technicians, and industry specialists to reinforce our position as a global innovator in this safety-critical area of the coatings industry. This expansion is a key part of Jotun’s ambitious strategy to increase market share and grow sales of intumescent coatings by developing a global network of intumescent R&D facilities with Flixborough as the hub.”

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The expansion more than doubles the size of the Flixborough Global Intumescent R&D facility, aiming to increase Jotun’s product development and fre testing capacity and capabilities.

“When we opened the Global Intumescent R&D Centre in 2016, our vision was for a facility that could evolve to support our customers across the globe as their structural fre protection requirements become more complex and regionalised.”

James Irving – R&D Manager Intumescent Coatings at Jotun.

Last turbine for Hollandse Kust Zuid

Almost two years after the start of construction, the last turbine of the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm has been installed last June. Over the next couple of months, the turbines will be commissioned and tested.

VATTENFALL.

Hollandse Kust Zuid is expected to be inaugurated later this year.

Project Director Ian Bremner of Vattenfall says, “We are extremely proud to have reached this milestone. The installation of this last turbine is an important moment for the project, not just for us, but also for our partners and all the suppliers and contractors who

helped us get here. Hollandse Kust Zuid is the frst subsidy-free ofshore wind farm in the world, and we are looking forward to delivering this project.”

Largest ever project

“Today we are celebrating the fnal installation of our largest ever ofshore project. Its nacelles were manufactured

in our factory in Cuxhaven (Germany) and the blades came from Aalborg (Denmark). This project underlines once again how the wind industry can provide Europe with energy security through domestic, clean and competitive sources”, explains David Molenaar, Siemens Gamesa’s Managing Director in the Netherlands.

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Hollandse Kust Zuid is expected to be inaugurated later this year.

Cadeler has been supporting Siemens Gamesa with the transportation and installation of all 139 offshore wind turbines using the wind installation vessel, Wind Osprey. “When we initially planned for this project, it was the first time ever the Siemens Gamesa 11MW turbines were to be installed on a commercial scale. This of course required skilful engineering work and a good collaboration with our partners at Siemens Gamesa and Vattenfall. We are proud to have played a vital role in the realisation of this impressive and recordbreaking wind farm project that will contribute to the green transition”, says Jacob

Heinricy Jensen, Chief Operations Officer at Cadeler.

139 turbines

The total number of turbines installed is 139, one less than the 140 planned. Last year, one of the foundations was damaged after a collision with bulk carrier Julietta D. after it became rudderless during a storm and drifted through the wind farm. In alignment with partners, contractors and authorities it was decided that the foundation was damaged too much to install a turbine and will not be replaced. It will be removed in 2024. It has not been decided yet what will happen with the location once the foundation has been removed. Last May, Vattenfall installed special wind turbine blades at three turbines of the wind farm. These blades are specifically designed to be easily recycled at the end of their lifespan. The three recyclable blades have a special resin that dissolves at lower temperatures. This not only saves energy in the recycling process, but also makes it easier to separate the glass fibres, allowing the fibres to retain higher strength. The higher the quality of the remaining fibres, the more value they have – as they are closer to their original composition.

Subsidy-free

Hollandse Kust Zuid is located 18km off the coast, in the area between the Hague and Zandvoort. The government has chosen this site due to the suitability of the seabed, the ideal weather conditions, limited depth of water, and the proximity of the port of IJmuiden. The area is subdivided into four parcels. In March 2018, Vattenfall won the tender

Hollandse Kust Zuid is located 18km off the coast, in the area between the Hague and Zandvoort. The government has chosen this site due to the suitability of the seabed, the ideal weather conditions, limited depth of water, and the proximity of the port of IJmuiden.

for the first two parcels (approximately 115km²). In July 2019, Vattenfall won the tender for the other two parcels (approximately 110km²). The wind farm is Europe’s first offshore wind farm built without any government subsidy. The costs of offshore wind energy have dropped dramatically in the last few years due to rapid developments in the market. Vattenfall will be able to complete the project without the financial help of the government as the government guarantees the licence and network connections in their tender. This means that the risks involved, and thus the inherent costs, have dropped dramatically.

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“Today we are celebrating the final installation of our largest ever offshore project.”

One of the main themes of Element NL’s strategy is to keep the working environment of the industry relevant for current and future employees.

Part of a collaborating system

In the Netherlands, twelve companies have a licence to explore or produce natural gas. These companies are united in Element NL, known as NOGEPA before 2022.

The companies study the potential of gas reserves in the Dutch subsurface and under the seabed of the Dutch part of the North Sea and are also responsible for bringing the natural gas to the surface after drilling. Element NL represents their shared interests. We talk to Arendo Schreurs, Director of Element NL, about the association and the role of its members in the energy transition.

Looking for a position

“Since 1974,” Mr Schreurs explains, “the Dutch Association of Oil & Gas Exploring and Producing companies NOGEPA has been supporting the interest of the companies with Dutch licences. In 2022, we changed the name of the organisation in Element NL, as this better matches our new strategy and goals.” He continues, “Today, our members are looking for a position in the energy transition. Until a few years ago, oil and gas producing companies stood by the wayside of this development as they considered it something that was not part of their business. Through the years however, our members realised that they should step forward to play a role too. First, they looked for ways to make their own operations more sustainable. This resulted in considerable methane reductions of more than 50% for example. Today their eforts are aimed at reducing the CO2 emission of the ofshore production facilities, for example by using electricity at the platforms. Apart from this, with the energy transition in mind and the gradual phasing out of fossil fuels, they ask themselves questions such as, should assets be decommissioned right now, or can we re-use them? Should their lifetime be extended now that demand for local produced gas rises again? Should the assets be prepared for other purposes such as for CCS or for storage and transport of green hydrogen?”>>

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Name change

“All these questions made us realise that we, as their supporting association, should be rethinking our role as well”, Mr Schreurs explains. “This resulted in a new strategy with a new action plan. Also, we decided to change our name in Element NL. With this name, we want to express that we are part of a collaborating system. The government, our association, our members, and the entire supply chain are all part of the energy transition and each of us has an important role to play in this. Together, we are working on a CO2-neutral energy system. Our natural gas still is of elementary importance in this. It provides security of supply for households and is a raw material for the industry. During the transition, the Netherlands can therefore rely on safe, clean, and afordable gas production and look ahead: today, our pipelines carry natural gas, and tomorrow they will mainly be used for transporting new forms of energy.”

Three main themes

According to Mr Schreurs, the new action plan is roughly based on three main themes. “First of all, we want to aim for the continuing supply of natural gas, however with a footprint smaller than that of importing gas, for example by reducing emissions at ofshore facilities. Second of all, we look at ways to reuse the ofshore infrastructure for storing and transporting green energy or CCS, and last of all, we want to keep the working environment of our industry relevant for current and future

employees. For these three themes, we have set up thirteen action items setting out what we will be doing in the years ahead. The energy transition should be speeded up to provide alternatives for fossil fuels. However, it is also clear that it will take years before the renewable sources will be able to produce enough energy to deal with the growing demand. Therefore, everyone should realise that the world still needs fossil fuels for the coming years.”

Most important producer

Mr Schreurs continues, “The war in Ukraine shows that being dependent on the import of energy makes us vulnerable. Apart from this – and people sometimes tend to forget this relevant argument – importing energy has a larger ecological footprint compared to producing gas ourselves. On top of this, with the right conditions, local production is also more cost competitive. In the European Union, the Netherlands is the most important producer of natural gas and we have

one of the densest pipeline infrastructures. With the current gas volumes available in our part of the North Sea our members are very capable of speeding up production to supply higher volumes. For this, the Dutch government should create the right conditions, for example by adjusting the permitting procedures. So far, our eforts resulted in a raised awareness by the Dutch government that it should be easier to explore and exploit existing smaller gas felds. These smaller gas felds are typically the felds our members are operating at. Still, the smaller felds are important as they contribute to one third of the total national demand for gas, and two third of this is produced ofshore. The Dutch government has recently announced that the industry will be allowed to produce natural gas at the North Sea until 2047. This is a very positive development, as this clarity hopefully gives our members a solid base to keep on investing in their much needed existing and new assets and felds.”

Arendo Schreurs, Director of Element NL, “Although the Dutch ambitions for offshore wind are high, we know that we still need the oil and gas infrastructure and we should not aim at destroying an existing system but instead focus on shaping a new one.”

Widening of the scope

Apart from the thirteen action themes to support their members operation, Element NL also aims at widening their scope. “We were founded as an organisation supporting oil and gas operators. However, we should not limit ourselves to this part of the industry as the entire supply chain is relevant to make our industry future proof. This is why we are looking for further collaboration with other relevant organisations such as NWEA and IRO as it is better to search for similarities instead of focussing on differences. Also, we recently welcomed two offshore pipeline operators as associated members”, Mr Schreurs elaborates.

Integrated systems

Considering further collaboration in the supply chain, Mr Schreurs looks with great interest at the UK. “A great example of collaboration is the UK North Sea Transition Deal”, he says. “This deal supports and anchors the expert supply chain that has built up around oil and

Action items for the future

The Dutch oil and gas sector is committed to a CO2-neutral energy system. This will be achieved through innovations, investments and infrastructure. With this in mind, Element NL has formulated thirteen action items:

• Reduction of emissions:

Reduction of greenhouse gases.

Electrification of offshore installations.

– Setting out best practices for CO2 reduction in blue hydrogen projects.

– Emissions reduction for decommissioning projects.

Introducing producer responsibility.

– Transparency, monitoring and reporting of own emissions.

• Seizing CCS opportunities in the North Sea:

– CCS platform.

• Unlocking the potential for hydrogen by system integration:

– Production of blue hydrogen.

• Onshore and offshore re-purposing for renewable energies:

– Expansion of onshore energy hubs.

Framework for hydrogen and CCS through system integration.

• A relevant working environment, now and in the future:

– Human capital agenda.

– Cooperation among knowledge institutions.

Operational cooperation with the wind sector.

gas in the UK, to both safeguard and create new high-quality jobs. The Deal will transform the sector in preparation for a net zero future and catalyse growth throughout the UK economy. A lot of innovative solutions in the UK have come from the supply chain. We can also learn a lot from the offshore wind industry. More and more participants in today’s offshore wind tenders give startups a role in their tender bids and this could also be the case for oil and gas projects as this could improve the integration of renewable energy solutions with existing or new gas production projects. In the past, gas operators wanted offshore wind farms as far away as possible from their assets because of safety reasons. This opinion has now changed, as they see the advantage of having wind farms nearby. I personally believe in integrated systems in which energy hubs, in whatever shape or size, will play an important role for the efficient transport of energy to the shore of various countries.”

Shaping a new system

“When I joined the association in 2013, the oil & gas industry was not well prepared for the energy transition”, Mr Schreurs states. “In the past decade

all eyes were on renewable energy with a focus on solar and wind energy. At some point, many people, including the Dutch government, thought that we could do without fossil fuels. They thought of us as a problem instead of as part of the solution that we, in fact, are. Although the Dutch ambitions for offshore wind are high, we know that we still need the oil and gas infrastructure and we should not aim at destroying an existing system but instead focus on shaping a new one. In this new system, fossil will be gradually phased out in favour of renewable energy and our industry will meanwhile evolve towards new energy providers.” Mr Schreurs concludes, “Energy will always be needed and in ever growing volumes. However, as the production of energy will change, the industry will change as well and the role of Element NL will also keep on developing. Collaboration with other branches and with the entire supply chain is needed to make this change a success. From a policy perspective all signs are green as a lot has been achieved. Now the supply chain should be aware of this and act as well.”

The Dutch government has recently announced that the industry will be allowed to produce natural gas at the North Sea until 2047.

New operational planner for increased uptime and safety

ABB introduces a new operational planner module for its ABB Ability Octopus – Marine Advisory System to help ofshore feet managers plan and optimise the maintenance of ofshore wind farm operations.

Ofshore support vessels typically operate close to their shore base with frequent trips to fxed assets, such as wind turbines at sea, which sets specifc requirements to their ability to perform in demanding conditions. Moreover, as the vessels perform time-sensitive and demanding marine operations, planning is of utmost importance.

For support vessels moving between turbines or rigs during a single shift, Octopus Operational Planner forecasts vessel workability across multiple sites, benefting decisions on deployment, safety, efciency and sustainability. Ofshore feet managers can rely on the system to optimise the performance of ofshore support vessels, as well as the equipment and crew onboard.

Industry-frst

The Software as a Service (SaaS) planner is an industry-frst functionality, allowing users onboard or ashore to plan and optimise operations for various ofshore locations. Whereas an ofshore support vessel typically relies on an onboard weather routing system to predict weather and wave heights, Octopus incorporates the weather forecast into the system, combines it with the vessel’s hydrodynamic properties based on size and design, and calculates the expected vessel motions. Thus, instead of weather, the operational limit of the vessel is based on its maximum allowable motions for ofshore operations, for example safety in deploying robotic platforms for inspection and maintenance.

Atlantis

The module represents ABB’s contribution as a key technology partner for the EU-funded Atlantis research project. Atlantis is exploring remote ofshore inspection and maintenance techniques using advanced robotic systems for wind farms and developed two Testbeds in the Atlantic Ocean to be used by the international community. “The Atlantis project is all about optimising safety and efciency with smart robotics when performing maintenance tasks at ofshore wind farms”, says Dr Andry Maykol Pinto, Project Coordinator of Atlantis. “The Octopus Operational Planner plays a vital role in planning these ofshore tasks, by giving the vessels and the shipowners onshore access to a motion-

Instead of weather, the operational limit of the vessel is based on its maximum allowable motions for offshore operations.

based mission planner, determining the operational window and thereby reducing the costs and increasing the safety of these operations.”

Signifcant step

“The Operational Planner is a great addition to the Octopus – Marine Advisory System suite of products”, explains Osku Kälkäjä, Head of Digital Business of ABB Marine & Ports. “This is a signifcant step forward in the ofshore wind and energy industries. Rough seas can mean cancellation of ofshore projects at short notice but making the wrong call has an opportunity cost, at a time when wind turbine installation vessel rates are on the rise.”

Enhancing operational efciency in maintenance is a growing challenge for the ofshore wind sector. The Global Wind Energy Council forecasts the sector will add 680GW of new capacity in the period 2023-2027, and Clarksons1 estimates there will be a surge in demand for support, crew transfer, and

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maintenance vessels to maintain wind farms over the course of their lifespan.

Improve performance and safety

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For support vessels moving between turbines or rigs during a single shift, Octopus Operational Planner forecasts vessel workability across multiple sites, benefting decisions on deployment, safety, effciency and sustainability.

The Software as a Service (SaaS) operational planner is an industry-frst functionality, allowing users onboard or ashore to plan and optimise operations for various offshore locations.

Investing in the world’s frst road transportable foating dry dock

Crowley is investing in Tugdock, a developer of the world’s frst roadtransportable foating dry dock known as the Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP), to help advance ofshore wind energy in the US.

Together with Tugdock, US-based supply chain solutions company Crowley, which is serving the ofshore wind sector, will explore potential use of the platforms in locations, such as the US West Coast, where depth and conventional dry docks may be ill-suited for the logistics required.

Accelerate US foating ofshore wind

“This important investment and collaboration with Tugdock strategically complement our vision and marketleading logistics capabilities to support wind energy development from beginning to end”, says Bob Karl, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crowley Wind Services. “Not only will we help installation developers solve logistics challenges, as a leader in sustainable and innovative maritime logistics Crowley will further develop the use of ofshore wind as a leading alternative energy source by working together with our customers, suppliers, policymakers and others across our value chain for innovations like the Tugdock Submersible Platform.” “We are delighted to form a new partnership with Crowley, a visionary company at the forefront of marine innovation”, states Shane Carr, CEO of Tugdock, which is based in Cornwall, UK. “Their strategic investment will enable us to take our unique technology to the US foating ofshore wind market for the frst time. We believe that our new partnership will help accelerate the growth of foating ofshore wind in the US.”

Humboldt Bay

In September 2022, the US government announced a goal to deploy 15GW of installed foating ofshore wind capacity of the coast by 2035 – enough clean energy to power over fve million American homes. This supports a US target to reduce the cost of foating ofshore wind energy by more than 70%, to USD45 per MWh by 2035. Crowley Wind Services is developing and planning wind terminals in California, Louisiana and Massachusetts. At the California Port of Humboldt Bay, Crowley is progressing on an agreement to build and operate a terminal for manufacturing, installation and operation of ofshore wind foating platforms, the use of large heavy cargo vessels, and providing crewing and marshalling services for the Pacifc waters recently approved for leases for wind energy. Humboldt and other West Coast installations will rely upon foating ofshore wind turbines.

Cost-efective

Tugdock’s award-winning, patented TSP technology ofers a cost-efective solution for developers and ports in the foating ofshore wind industry. TSPs are developed to be launched in ports that lack the sufcient water depth and assembly space required to build and loadout the massive foating substructures required to support ofshore wind turbines. The technology allows foating dry docks to be delivered by road in modular form and assembled at the port to dimensions far wider than most of the world’s existing dry docks. Once loaded, the platform is then towed

to deeper water for launching and transporting the turbines. The Tugdock product line comes in a range of deck sizes from 12m x 12m up to 120m x 120m with a total lift capacity up to 35,000t and can lift vessels and other foating structures clear of the water at a fraction of the cost of standard dry docks.

A ready-to-go solution

“The cost and time constraints associated with port infrastructure developments and submersible barge suitability are major bottlenecks holding back growth of the foating ofshore wind sector”, explains Lucas Lowe-Houghton, Director of Strategy and Growth at Tugdock. “Our TSP technology helps overcome these issues, providing a ready-to-go solution that does not require planning or environmental permissions. This is a massive beneft as planning permission for a permanent facility could signifcantly

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Tugdock’s award-winning, patented TSP technology ofers a cost-efective solution for developers and ports in the foating ofshore wind industry.

delay project schedules and not provide a return on investment. Tugdock provides a purpose-built permanent or temporary pre-assembly solution for construction and loadout, wind turbine generator integrations, and major repair campaigns.”

ORE Catapult

Tugdock recently participated in Crowley’s frst Innovation Expo in Jacksonville (Florida, US), where start-up ventures pitched their innovations for the advanced energy, sustainability, supply chain, and technology sectors. The startup has formed a partnership with Sarens, one of the global leaders in crane rental and heavy lifting, to ofer its technology to ofshore wind clients in Europe.

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Tugdock Buoyancy Module (TBM) during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Photo courtesy of Tugdock.

New hybrid CTV to begin servicing Germany’s ofshore wind industry

The frst 32m parallel hybrid crew transfer vessel (CTV) designed by Incat Crowther for Emden-based EMS Maritime Ofshore (EMO) has been successfully delivered, with the vessel already servicing Germany’s ofshore wind industry.

Windea One is the world’s frst CTV to utilise Volvo Penta’s new parallel hybrid system together with IPS propulsion and can be operated in an all-electric mode for up to six hours.

Built by Singapore’s Penguin Shipyard International, under the designation WindFlex-32, Windea One is based on Incat Crowther’s proven 32m CTV model. The hybrid vessel is IMO Tier III compliant and represents a step change in the sustainability of the ofshore wind support industry.

In safety and comfort

Following an inauguration ceremony in Germany, Windea One will be deployed by Ørsted to service its wind farms in the North Sea. Capable of speeds of up to 28 knots, Windea One will be serviced

by up to six crew and will transport up to 24 service personnel in safety and comfort between the European mainland and the North Sea. The vessel’s upper deck has two single ofce cabins, a bathroom, a crew mess, and galley along with an ofce/meeting room. The main deck features a client cabin and frst aid room, along with two separate spacious accommodation areas for technicians, a technician change area and two bathrooms. The hull features four additional crew cabins.

Cutting-edge

Windea One has also been ftted with a hydraulic knuckle-boom crane, capable of carrying loads of up to 50t. The vessel incorporates Incat Crowther’s patented Resilient Bow Technology minimising boat landing impact forces. Ed Dudson,

Managing Director of Incat Crowther Europe says the Windea One project saw Incat Crowther incorporate leading-edge technology into the design. “The inclusion of Volvo’s new parallel hybrid propulsion system in this vessel places EMO at the cutting edge of the industry. Not only can the vessel be operated in a fully electric mode, but there are also options to switch to biofuel, helping to further reduce emissions and the vessel’s impact on the environment. It’s been fantastic working closely with EMO and our strategic partner Penguin to deliver Windea One. With the vessel now in the water, we are confdent it will be the frst of many to incorporate hybrid propulsion systems as operators look to maximise efciency and reduce emissions.”

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Windea One is the world’s frst CTV to utilise Volvo Penta’s new parallel hybrid system together with IPS propulsion and can be operated in an all-electric mode for up to six hours.

NORWAY PETROLEUM DIRECTORATE

Kjersti Dahle has been appointed director of the main area Technology, Analysis and Coexistence (TAS). Ms Dahle has been acting as Director of TAS since last summer, when Torgeir Stordal became acting Director General. Ms Dahle has worked for the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate since February 2021, when she started in the position as Assistant Director in TAS. Before she started at the NPD, she was an exploration director in Equinor.

VIKAND GLOBAL HEALTHCARE

Vikand has appointed Ronald Spithout as its Managing Director for Vikand’s proactive total healthcare solution OneHealth, to support crew and seafarers’ wellbeing. Mr Spithout will combine his role at Vikand with his duties at MariDISC, the company he started in 2022 and where he combines his over 30 years of experience in telecommunications with 20 years in digital applications of mobile satellite communications. His key responsibilities at Vikand will be to communicate and grow the OneHealth business in the maritime sector.

3t Energy Group (3t) has announced the appointment of Dominic Zanre as Senior Solutions Manager. He joins 3t with a focus on the Group’s blended learning solutions. An experienced manager with 24 years in the energy industry, Mr Zanre’s appointment marks a signifcant milestone for the Group, as it bolsters its capabilities to take on further complex and highly technical training and induction programmes for major asset projects.

ASSET GUARDIAN SOLUTIONS

Asset Guardian Solutions (AGSL) has appointed Claudine Beaver to the position of Senior Account Manager. This is signifcant for the expansion of AGSL as it is the second new position created within twelve months and will allow the company to provide the best service and support to its existing customer base. Ms Beaver will be the frst member of the commercial team to fully focus on the management of AGSL’s existing business and clients.

HUNTING ENERGY SERVICES MOOREAST

Hunting Energy Services has announced a key appointment for its well intervention rental division. Eric Hendry joins the well intervention team as the Rental and Service Manager. Over the course of his career, he has held various global technical positions spanning more than forty years and worked for several oilfeld service companies, including Schlumberger, Weatherford, Impact Selector International, and National Oilwell Varco. Mr Hendry will be based at Hunting’s Badentoy Portlethen facility.

Mooreast Holdings has bolstered its presence in the global market with the appointment of a new Managing Director to spearhead its ambitious European operation. Barry Silver has taken up the role as head of Mooreast UK & Ireland – a post which has seen him tasked with establishing and managing a subsea foundation production facility in Aberdeen, as well as enhancing the company’s international growth as it helps address supply chain challenges related to developments such as the ScotWind auction, Celtic Sea Cluster and Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) project.

ØRSTED AYOP

The much-needed scaling of existing and emerging renewable energy technologies continues to go hand in hand with setting the right strategic vision. That’s why Ørsted established a new, integrated Strategy and Innovation function to further align the two. To lead this vital new function, the company brought onboard Dr Varun Sivaram as a new Senior Vice President. Mr Sivaram brings extensive experience from the corporate, government, and academic sectors. Most recently, he worked for the Biden-Harris administration in the US.

On 1 June, Machteld Liebregs started in her role as new Event Manager for AYOP. She is the new point of contact for AYOP members as well as the driving force behind the association’s exhibition participations, work visits and network meetings. Ms Liebregs previously worked as a manager at a ‘destination management company’, leading a team of seven colleagues who organised and realised tours, gala dinners, meetings, incentives and conferences for non-Dutch companies in the Netherlands.

Ronald Spithout Managing Director OneHealth

Kjersti Dahle Director Technology, Analysis, and Coexistence

Claudine Beaver Senior Account Manager

Dominic Zanre Senior Solutions Manager

Eric Hendry Rental and Service Manager

Varun Sivaram Senior Vice President Strategy & Innovation Machteld Liebregs Event Manager

Barry Silver Managing Director

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PIENING PROPELLER

Am Altendeich 83

D-25348 Glueckstadt, Germany

T +49 4124 9168-0

F +49 4124 3716

E pein@piening-propeller.de

I piening-propeller.de

Contact: Mathias Pein

Noise reduction relies upon the quiet operation of a yacht´s propulsion system.

Piening Propeller fulfls its briefs in:

Consideration of all hydrodynamic aspects during the design and an accurate manufacturing of propellers and shafts according to highest ISO classes.The company is approved by all common classifcation societies. Repairs and adjustments of propellers are done with the same care as new buildings. Piening Propellers scope of supply includes:

Propellers FPP > 800mm Ø

CPP > 1.100mm Ø

Shafts up to a several length of 16,000mm

ROMETAL B.V.

Quarantaineweg 10

3089 KP Rotterdam

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)10 316 46 00

E sales@rometal.nl

I www.rometal.nl

Contact: Martijn van Manen

We are your partner in delivering all kinds of high-tension (S690, S890 and S960) steel structures and even inclusive electrical and hydraulics, if so required. We can be your turn-key partner in the supply, engineering and on-board installation of heavy lift equipment, land and offshore wind structures and (de)mobilisations. Also complete document control according to the class bodies lies in our expertise. With our two facilities we have all disciplines in house to enable us to serve our clients in an effcient and reliable way. We are completely certifed according to our customer standard. For more details, please phone us and/or check our website: www.rometal.nl.

SSC STEEL SHAPE CUTTERS BV

‘s-Gravendeelsedijk 200

3316 AZ Dordrecht

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)85 760 3226

E staat@ssc.nl

I www.steelshapecutters.nl

Contact: Peter Staat

SSC Steel Shape Cutters BV is a new, competent provider of 3D-profling: computer-controlled machine cutting of tubes, beams, hollow sections and plate. Subcontracting does not have to cost a lot, and it will bring substantial savings! With two state-of-the-art machines, we offer a huge range, superb accuracy, and great effciency. Round tubes up to Ø 2,500mm OD, with thicknesses of up to 150mm (oxyfuel and plasma), and robot cutting of beams and sections up to 1,200mm wide, plate up to 1,200mm wide and 3,000mm long. Fast, accurate, and cost effective.

G.J. WORTELBOER JR. B.V.

Quarantaineweg 5, 3089 KP Rotterdam

P.O. Box 5003, 3008 AA Rotterdam

Harbournr: 2637

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)10 429 2222

F +31 (0)10 429 6459

E info@wortelboer.nl

I www.wortelboer.nl

Every now and then anchors and chains must be replaced, so we understand your need for quality and speedy deliver y. Wortelboer has what you are looking for. Our enormous stock of anchors and chain cables of all sizes and diameters in both our Rotterdam and China ports gives you the certainty that we can deliver the required materials very quickly and to any port in the world! All our materials are approved by any of the well-known class societies such as LRS, BV, RINA, DNV/GL, ABS and RMRS.

Do you have problems with fnding the right anchors? Could you use a hand while ftting anchors and chain cables aboard your vessel? We are more than happy to help you with it.

Wortelboer has been a reliable partner in the shipping industry for more than 50 years. And that is why our customers keep coming back for more.

SEAWAY 7

Louis Pasteurlaan 7

2719 EE Zoetermeer

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)79 363 7700

E bd@subsea7.com

SUHBO INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

6, Mipyeong-ro, 106 beon-gil, Wonsam-Myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Kyunggi-do

Korea

T +82 31 334 6979

F +82 31 334 1789

M +82 10 4999 6979 (Korea), +61 434 509 501 (Australia)

E joeykim@suhbo.co.kr

I www.suhbo.co.kr

Contact: Joey Kim, Export Sales Manager

Established in 1985, Suhbo Industrial Co., Ltd is the major leading Korean

Do you need anchors and chain cables? Come to WORTELBOER.

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Ofshore Industry – Issue 4, 2023

• ADIPEC Abu Dhabi

• Turbine maintenance & repair

• Maritime water treatment systems

• Training & education

• Safety & security

Copy deadline: 19 July 2023

Advertisement deadline: 9 August 2023

Release date: 12 September 2023

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• Ofshore Energy Amsterdam

• Ofshore vessels

• Propulsion

• Ofshore regions: Asia-Pacifc

• Subsea infrastructure

Copy deadline: 6 September 2023

Advertisement deadline: 27 September 2023

Release date: 31 October 2023

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