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IN THIS ISSUE Guest column
Digital Twins
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Huub den Rooijen The Crown Estate
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Energy all over Energy transition, Offshore Energy and Energy Plaza.You cannot escape the word energy, or the feel of energy, in fact. On 23 May, our Navingo Career Event took place at a new location, namely the Onderzeebootloods in the middle of the port of Rotterdam. A unique location, besides the note that it was a successful event, it offered the exhibitors and visitors a new energy.There is that word again. So sometimes, a location can offer energy, or a discussion or a new insight. Energy, energy, energy.
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Needless to say, you will get plenty of energy on 7, 8 and 9 October at the Amsterdam RAI during OEEC 2019. There is also plenty of energy to be discussed. We offer the energy transition a home, we must make sure that you get the chance to voice your opinion or share your insight. On pages 8, 9 and 10 you can read all about the conference program and the relevant topics. Offshore Wind Conference speaker Huub den Rooijen offers his views on sustaining growth on an ever-busier seabed in his Guest Column on pages 4 and 5. Find out more on digitalization and digital twins on pages 6 and 7.
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Beyond technology: sustaining growth on an ever-busier seabed Huub den Rooijen Director of Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure at The Crown Estate
Blessed as we are by Mother Nature in the UK with some of the best conditions for offshore wind globally, and building on the remarkable progress we’ve seen on costs, the UK offshore wind sector is coming into its own. The technology now supplies about 8% of national electricity demand, and with the recent Sector Deal agreed between industry and government, is now on a path to reach 30GW, or about 30% of domestic supply, by 2030. In March, the Committee on Climate Change went even further, calling for as much as 75GW by 2050 to deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Cue the ‘energy transition’, a vision of change from fossil energy production, to renewables. Offshore, oil and gas infrastructure will be replaced by transformer platforms, connecting thousands of wind turbines, and technology innovation will see these feeding power not just into the electricity grid, but also alternative pathways to value, such as hydrogen or ammonia. All of this adds up to a sustained demand for new projects. Yet however ample our seas look from the surface, this growth isn’t without challenges. The UK seabed is an increasingly busy space, with demands ranging from cables and pipelines and sand and gravel extraction, to navigation, fisheries and aquaculture, as well as the need to maintain an ecologically coherent network of marine protected areas. The growth of offshore wind can only be sustained, let alone accelerated, if we are conscious of those competing interests and can create an integrated vision for the offshore energy transition. Crucially, industry groups and environmental stakeholders are our partners in this development, not obstructers or red tape, and we must collaborate to develop a joint vision for success. Only then will be able to deliver genuinely sustainable growth. At The Crown Estate we have the privilege of managing the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland and recognise the opportunities that this clean energy transition, and particularly the further growth of offshore wind, can offer the nation. With this in mind, we are working with industry, government and stakeholders to reach a balance of interests and facilitate a pipeline of projects to 2030 and beyond. Making new seabed available to the market through project extensions, and most recently leasing Round 4 which is set to launch later this year, are an important part 4
of this, but we need to be looking ahead to future leasing too, if we are to deliver the growing ambition for a decarbonising energy system. Central to achieving this balance, is the ability to draw on high quality, reliable evidence – often a challenge, given the huge complexity of offshore ecosystems. To help tackle this evidence gap, we’ve announced our intention to invest in a programme of strategic enabling actions, set out as part of the Sector Deal, to help provide high quality data and evidence to advance the
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Huub den Rooijen will also be speaking during Offshore Wind Conference 2019 in the session titled ‘The global potential of offshore wind.’ Climate change is a global issue and so solutions must also be found on a global scale. In regards to offshore wind the global potential is growing each day and with that the technological developments to assist in increased offshore wind production necessary to meet climate agreements. This session delves into all aspects, as well as innovations such as floating offshore wind turbines and other technological developments furthering the global innovation. The speakers in this session will share their insights where after the floor is open to interactive questions from the audience. More information on the whole offshore energy conference can be found at www.offshore-energy.biz.
understanding of offshore wind deployment and the impact on the marine and onshore environment, particularly around cumulative impacts. We’ll put this evidence at the core of our future leasing decisions. In tapping our vast wind energy resources, the offshore energy transition will transform our marine landscapes and infrastructure. Helping to create a shared vision, informed by data and evidence, and brought to life through the leasing we design, will remain a key focus for us, as we strive to unlock the value of the seabed.
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Crucially, industry groups and environmental stakeholders are our partners in this development and we must collaborate to develop a joint vision for success.
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Digital Twins: Innovation through cooperation For many companies, cooperation with an external party is a perfect way to develop innovative products and ideas. By forming symbiotic relationships, both companies can concentrate on their core businesses while drawing on the expertise of the other.The new branches of knowledge that are formed advance the progress of technology in the sector.This article takes a closer look at an innovation originating from such cooperative partnerships between automation specialist Bachmann Electronic and closed-loop control specialist Controllab. The two companies, Bachmann Electronic and Controllab, have worked together since 2011 and made the decision to seal to technical partnership in 2014. “This was simply a letter from the management – there was no formal agreement because a signature is enough. Trust is the basis of this relationship,” states Ronald Epskamp manager business unit maritime at Bachmann. “In this way, we work independently from each other while still completing some very exciting projects together, contributing to the development and application of technology in the maritime sector. It is a very nice way of working.” The foundation of this particular cooperative relationship is the way Bachmann’s PLC control systems work with Controllab’s 20-sim software. This software works as a simulation package for dynamic systems including electrical, mechanical or
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hydraulic parts or combinations of these. Controllab CEO Christian Kleijn gives the details: “A Bachmann controller in the propulsion system of a ship, for example, sends back a lot of data. Our software uses these data to create a ‘digital twin’, a digital version of this system.”
Hardware in the loop
One important advantage of the digital twin is the fact that it allows testing in a
simulated environment, also known as Hardware-In-the-Loop. “HIL testing is the ideal way to let all sorts of things go wrong with the system without hazarding the people involved in the real system,” explains Controllab CTO Paul Weustink. “Our work with cranes or offshore access gangways are good examples of this. HIL testing allows us to test a lot of different scenarios in a short amount of time.”
One important advantage of the digital twin is the fact that it allows testing in a simulated environment.
HIL testing is also relevant when talking about destructive testing, which is both expensive and associated with the all too real issue of safety. To this end Controllab can carry out up to 200 destructive tests per day at their in-house HIL facilities. The concept of the digital twin can also be used during the operational phase of a dynamic system. “This could be if a shipping company wants to see how its fleet is performing over a long period. Or it could be more short-term, using real system data in a simulation to investigate how that system can operate more efficiently. We can carry out this process within a matter of hours.”
Technical solutions
Bachmann’s relationship with Controllab demonstrates how two independent companies can work together, but still keep focused on their core businesses. “We can concentrate on providing the most stable and up-to-date framework with the newest multicore processors to enable powerful real-time performance,” says Joeri ten Napel key account manager maritime at Bachmann. “And Controllab’s knowledge allows them to support their clients’ specific applications. When we work together, their insight into our products is really worthwhile for our shared clients. It also means that we can help our clients much quicker – we have much more traction together. We can quickly translate our clients’ vision into an applicable technical solution.” Tom Scott
Running a successful and impactful online campaign Challenge yourself when you present your company. Think about really optimizing your campaign. We are more than happy to think along with you during your preparations for Offshore Energy or any other year-round focus points.
The seven steps to improvement: 1. Let’s start with setting clear overall marketing campaign goals. Just like with any marketing effort, make sure you have a clear goal in mind for your overall online campaign. Goals determine the content, timing, set-up and type of campaign you want to run. Examples of goals: • Sales leads: contact details to follow-up by sales. • Corporate branding: introducing a new look and feel. • Product push: introducing innovations to the industry. • Recruitment: employer branding or specific jobs.
2. Set-up a funnel to increase overall success. Maybe the most important rule is to not only set clear goals but to make sure your campaign is able to reach those goals by setting up a funnel. In this case the funnel is what happens as soon as your target audience clicks on the banner, links and/or display. Depending on the goals you set some funnel examples could be: • A contact form ‘for more information’. • A whitepaper download ‘to inform on product’. • A landing page on a ‘free trial tool’.
3. Now let’s make sure to focus on the right target audience. By selecting one of Navingo’s portals you already target a specific audience. But that is not enough. Try to design the campaign as such that the message and displays appeal to your target group may it be engineers, CEO’s or vessel owners (and so on).
4. Make sure you have good understanding of both Content and Display options. Navingo offers multiple options to combine or solely run content and display campaigns. Consult your Navingo Account Manager what best suits the goals you set.
During the Offshore Energy Conference sessions digital twins will be discussed in the Digitalization session. The Conference Sessions delve into the technological developments in the energy transitions as well as sparking debate on the future of the transition. More information on the whole conference can be found at www.offshore-energy.biz.
5. Think of what story you want to tell. Storytelling works on several levels. Not only does it apply to a single campaign, the campaign should fit into a bigger story that you set out to tell throughout the year. The story should fit your target audience and your organization’s brand values.
6. Always keep in mind that good graphics work. A basic rule that still applies for all online marketing efforts. Spending a bit more effort and time on creative and high quality design can seriously impact the results in the end.
7. Improve your results by continuous testing and measurement. Even after following all of the above 6 steps it could be the campaign is not getting the results you expected. Try and test a different approach by tweaking the message, funnel or displays, until you find the sweet spot and start reaching your goals.
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Energy through knowledge Oil, gas, offshore wind and marine energy, all will play their part in the future of energy. Perhaps a bag of mixed ingredients, but combined in the right way, it will serve the future a more renewable outlook. Offshore Energy 2019 gives the energy transition a home and this will also be felt in the conference program. The whole conference covers oil, gas, marine energy and offshore wind and all of these subjects are sliced up into various options. Offshore Wind Conference 2019 will be held on 7 and 8 October, the six technical conference sessions on 8 and 9 October and Marine Energy Event on 9 October. You can cherry pick your favourite or why not go all the way and become one of our Premium Conference Guests? Lets delve into what we have lined-up for you!
As the world transitions to lower-carbon energy solutions, the energy industry needs to determine: what makes commercial and environmental sense and how does offshore wind fit in? Offshore Wind Conference will start with an opening session by the chairman and will directly move into a session called Update NL. This session offers an update on the developments in the Dutch offshore wind industry regarding innovations, technology and policy) and is intended for foreign delegates who would like to become updated on the latest in offshore wind in the Netherlands. Wim van Urk, Program Manager North Sea, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is one of the confirmed speakers.
Technological developments
Climate change is a global issue and so solutions must also be found on a global scale. In regards to offshore wind, the global potential is growing each day and with that, the technological developments to assist in increased offshore wind production necessary to meet climate agreements. The Global potential of offshore wind session delves into all aspects, as well as innovations such as floating offshore wind turbines and other technological developments furthering the global innovation. The speakers in this session will share their insights where after the floor is open to interactive
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What makes commercial and environmental sense and how does offshore wind fit in? questions from the audience. Huub den Rooijen, Director of Energy, Minerals & Infrastructure, The Crown Estate and Andries Hofman, Project Manager at Gusto MSC. Is the offshore wind business case bankable? If world is to be powered solely on electricity, the offshore wind industry must be here to stay. This is only feasible if offshore wind has a strong financial position. How can the industry finance the future of offshore wind? With each turbine installed, the LCOE is decreased. Serious concern has arisen as to how the industry will continue to thrive and survive. Is the offshore wind business case feasible? This session will be opened by a financial expert with the following panel discussion
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triggering delegates to join in. Confirmed speakers are Bert Stuij, Vice President Innovation, Energy Delta Institute and Marc Schmitz, Senior Vice President, Rabobank.
Reliability and stability
Climate agreements offer challenges on a global scale, but there are also developments that need to be tackled regarding the whole offshore grid. With Increased electricity production, an increased focus is required to effectively get the power to shore. Linking through interconnecting high-voltage grids means more international cooperation. The reliability and stability of the electricity supply is key. Three leading experts will share their views in the session called Linking the grid. Manon van Beek, CEO, TenneT, the EU-funded PROMOTioN project and Belgian company 3E are confirmed speakers. Some challenges, such as renewable energy powering the future, bring industries closer together. So if offshore wind would start dating? Which relationships will be there to last? For instance, the growing cooperation between the offshore gas and wind industry could potentially be nurtured by, among others, energy islands at sea. Is hydrogen the solution the offshore wind industry can build on? After short introductions, the speakers in the session When offshore wind starts dating, will be put to the test with some challenging statements in this panel discussion. Remco Ybema, business developer, Nouryon in one of the confirmed speakers. The conference will be concluded with quick-fire pitches by young professionals n the session called Future pioneers.
Offshore Energy Conference Sessions
The Conference Sessions are aimed at combining all industries in their efforts to further the energy transition. Setting the scene for the whole conference is International Energy Outlook where experts open the Offshore Energy Conference with their vision and view on the patterns, trends and perspectives of an energy system in transition. With that global view in mind we move directly into Energy Transition Live on the North Sea in 2019, where moderator Rene Peters, Business Director Gas Technology, TNO will guide the room round what is happening on the North Sea right now? Europe and the activities taking place in the North Sea are leading in the energy transition and what are the best practices. Moving into Future Offshore Systems focused on CO2, H2 and electricity. If we want to make the transition from oil& gas to renewable energies, storage of that energy is one of the key challenges we face. Time to examine the advantages and benefits that integrated Offshore Energy Newsflash 43
The Conference Sessions are aimed at combining all industries in their efforts to further the energy transition. systems can bring to the further acceleration of the transition and the parties involved. Moderators Eilard Hoogerduijn Strating, New Energy Manager, NAM and Tjerk Suurenbroek, Business Development Manager, IRO, will make sure the room maintains its energy in this three hour conference session.
Brainstorm, discuss and invent
Energy transition often sparks good discussion, which is why the Energy Transition Debate session is great to attend. Let your opinion shine here guided by Moderator: Robert Platt, Principal Consultant Offshore, Royal IHC. Leap frogging from what is currently happening on the North Sea to what could potentially be happening regarding energy transition globally. Leading experts and delegates will be challenged to discuss what is necessary regarding innovation to further the energy transition. After some healthy debate, new frontiers can be decided upon. Digitalization is key for every operator in optimizing use of both traditional and renewable energy resources and vital to facilitate the transition. What are the lesson learned and what should we be aware of to manage operations in a safe and secure way. To operate platforms, wind farms and marine energy plants we have come to realize the advantages of remotely controlled and autonomous systems. In this session, we will explore the future opportunities with help of our moderators: Jos Leo, Business Development Manager, SBM Offshore and Rob Hoogstra, Senior Business Advisor, Wintershall Noordzee B.V.. Last, but certainly not least is the final conference session on Cross Industry Game Changing Technologies In a high risk, high cost environment the offshore industry has historically been synonymous with sticking with methodologies that it knows works. At a global level this mindset has traditionally created a slower rate of new 9
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technology implementation compared to other industries. However, that it is changing, with the pace of new technology being adopted within the energy industry accelerating. A lower oil price, the demand for an energy transition and the impact of increasing access to information are all contributing factors to this fundamental change in the industries openness to drive change. “Historically the offshore sector has benefited from inventions that have been developed by the other industries such as the aerospace and medical science industries to name a few”, said Julian Manning the Session Moderator and Chief Executive Officer of Paradigm Group B.V. “With the offshore business having the need to adapt and with R&D budgets being tightened in many areas, exploring technologies that are adopted in other industries is a proven pathway of consideration. During this session, we will have four organizations that are in a different state of transitioning technologies participate. We will discuss how adoption of a technology from another industry can generate value and help to get to market quicker and more efficiently providing firm examples of success. With shared learnings, a higher start position in a technology gate process and implementation knowledge, cross industry technology adoption stands out in many ways as the logical route to solving industry problems for all organizations whatever the stage of technology development they are at”.
Marine Energy Event
The 5th annual Marine Energy Event is organized in cooperation with the Dutch Energy from Water Association (EWA) and Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC). This session will delve into how Europe is positioned to lead the energy transition while also showcasing how marine energy solutions could be successful export products. Europe is positioned to lead energy transition is the first
Cross industry technology adoption stands out in many ways as the logical route to solving industry problems. session including presentations on: how marine energy contributes to climate goals, our oceans as a major source for clean renewable energy and using our infrastructure for reliable and sustainable energy production. Moving into the next session Marine energy solutions as successful export products, including presentations on: Powering islands with tidal stream energy, powering infrastructure with tidal stream energy, utility scale power with tidal stream energy, powering harbors and sluices, future scenario energy transition and how can we accelerate the integration of energy from water within the energy mix.
Offshore Wind Conference 7 and 8 October – Amtrium – Amsterdam RAI Offshore Energy Conference Sessions 8 and 9 October – Energy Plaza – Amsterdam RAI Marine Energy Event 9 October – Amtrium – Amsterdam RAI
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All things Offshore Energy related What else is happening during Offshore Energy?
Energy Plaza Not only our theme is energy transition, we have also created a spot on the exhibition floor called Energy Plaza. A new element here to stay combining the conference dome (for your conference sessions – read more on page 6!), Startup zone, Matchmaking area, the Stage and Navingo stand. Next to that, it will be the place to display your innovations. Energy Plaza will also host several international trade missions who will be welcomed by the Dutch government. Interested in how you can participate? Contact Philip Mulder via pmu@navingo.com or +31 (0)10 209 2674.
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Reinforcing effects
On Thursday 6 June, the fifth edition of North Sea Offshore (NSO) took place in Den Helder, the Netherlands. The annual event for the offshore industry brought together 230 professionals from the industry. The morning program allowed participants to get a unique look into the Dutch Coast Guard, Energy & Health Campus (ECN part of TNO), Den Helder Airport and the Marine Onderhoudsbedrijf – Dienst Materiële Instandhouding, during company visits. The afternoon offered a plenary program during which experts from Neptune Energy, NAM and Rabobank Research offered their views on the future of offshore and how this should take shape regarding developments on the North Sea in light of the energy transition. Navingo, organizer of Offshore Energy, facilitated this event.
Van Oord has introduced a programme of Sustainable Earth Actions that demonstrate their commitment to sustainable operations. “This is built on the sustainability issues found to be the most relevant for our company and stakeholders and in which Van Oord has the greatest impact”, says Van Oord Chief Operations Officer Paul Verheul. Paying a considerable amount of attention on creating new partnerships, sharing knowledge and pursuing innovation, Van Oord has initiated several projects that underline the company’s sustainable ambitions. This includes a cooperative partnership with environmental organizations the North Sea Foundation and Natuur & Milieu, and Eneco Luchterduinen. Van Oord has installed reef balls and cages containing oysters at the Luchterduinen offshore wind farm near IJmuiden, the Netherlands. “The aim of this project is to investigate how nature conservation and renewable energy generation can reinforce one another, and whether it can improve biodiversity.” Another joint project is a consortium to test new methods for large-scale coral recovery at the Australian Great Barrier Reef. “Due to climate change and coral bleaching, the reef has lost more than half of its coral since 1985,” explains Verheul. “The rehabilitation method involves harvesting coral eggs and later transplanting the coral larvae in places where coral is meant to grow. This proven concept is already being applied on a small scale.” Want to find out more? Visit Van Oord during Offshore Energy at stand 1.509.
Offshore Energy Awards 2019 On 31 May, the nominations closed for the 2019 Offshore Energy Awards. A selection will be invited to the next step, which is a pitch day with the jury members of each award. In the course of the summer, the three nominees per award will be communicated. Competition is high and the mood is right. Three awards are up for grabs: Best Innovation Award, Young Engineer Award and Public Outreach Award. The Offshore Energy Awards are handed out during the Opening Gala Dinner on 7 October. Want to participate? We still have some opportunities available. Book a table or and individual ticket. More information can be found on www.offshore-energy.biz.
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