The premier event for offshore wind in North America is the International Partnering Forum hosted by Oceantic in New Orleans
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Visit our experts at booth 1200 to learn how DNV supports the safe development of offshore wind.
In my previous blog, I listed the industry progress we are expecting in North America this year. As we enter the second quarter of 2024, we can report that our clients are showing a net positive outlook for their current and future offshore wind development and investment objectives. This positivity is coming from the major milestones met by projects and future lease auction areas in the United States (U.S.) and Canada is getting closer to an offshore wind industry on the east coast:
- Future Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Lease Auctions:
- Oregon – Two finalized Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) were announced by BOEM
- Gulf of Maine – The final WEA was announced by BOEM
- Central Atlantic – A draft Environmental Assessment (EA) was published in the Federal Register
- Gulf of Mexico – The Proposed Sale Notice (PSN) for four lease areas was announced by BOEM
- Energy Solicitation Results:
- New Jersey selected Attentive 1 and Leading Light in their most recent energy solicitation
- New York selected Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind 1 in their most recent energy solicitation
- New England states Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are considering four projects for their 6.8 GW energy solicitation:
- Avangrid’s New England Wind 1 & 2 (formerly known as Park City Wind and Commonwealth Wind)
- Orsted’s Starboard Wind (formerly known as Bay State Wind)
- Vineyard Offshore’s (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners) Vineyard Wind 2
- OW Ocean Winds’ (EDPR and engie JV) SouthCoast Wind
- Progress in Canada:
- Nova Scotia announced the potential of six areas for offshore wind development
- Newfoundland and Labrador released preliminary offshore wind licensing area recommendations
- Bill C-49 remains with the Standing Committee on Natural Resources; but progress is expected the first half of this year.
- Project Milestones:
- South Fork Wind became the first completed commercial offshore wind project in North America
- Vineyard Wind was the first commercial offshore wind project to begin operations in North America
- Sunrise Wind received Federal Record of Decision and takes a Final Investment Decision
- Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind and Empire Wind 1 have had their Construction and Operations Plans (COP) approved by BOEM.
International Partnering Forum
The premiere event for offshore wind in North America is the International Partnering Forum (IPF) hosted by Oceantic (formerly known as The Business Network for Offshore Wind) in New Orleans, LA, April 22-25. Many of the services we offer across our various business areas support the safe development of offshore wind; so, we will have representatives with a wide range of expertise attending the conference this year. Stop by booth #1200 to speak with our experts from offshore wind advisory, maritime, finance due diligence, digital solutions, power systems advisory, and renewables certification.
In addition to meeting with our clients and partners, we will be participating in a few technical discussions:
- Monday, April 22nd: Leading a discussion for the Grid and Transmission Working Group – Morgan Putnam, Power Systems Advisory
- Tuesday, April 23rd: Hosting a luncheon panel about floating wind – Jessica O’Connor (moderator) and Javier Molinero (panelist), Offshore Wind Advisory
- Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th: Participating as a moderator or panelist for seven panels:
- Achieving HVDC Adoption in the U.S.: Funding, Projects, and What's Next – Morgan Putnam, Power Systems Advisory (panelist)
- Enhancing Safety in Offshore Wind Installation: Lessons from Massachusetts – Cheryl Stahl (moderator)
- The Road Already Taken: Securing Community Acceptance of Onshore Transmission Siting – Morgan Putnam, Power Systems Advisory (moderator)
- Overcoming Challenges in Offshore Wind Power Transmission on the West Coast – Rob Sellick, Power Systems Advisory (panelist)
- OSW Turbines and Hurricanes -- what can we learn from Asia? – Ruth Heffernan Marsh, Offshore Wind Advisory (panelist)
- State-of-the-Art Offshore Wind Design – Won Ho Lee, Digital Solutions (panelist)
- The Pivotal Role of Certified Verification Agents and Lessons Learned – Armita Mohammadian, Renewables Certification (panelist).
Conclusion
DNV is celebrating 160 years of providing advisory, certification, and due diligence for the safe design and manufacturing of ocean-based infrastructure. To do this, DNV has always used state-of-the-science methodologies and employs highly credentialed and tenured experts in each industry we serve. Our history and approach for de-risking energy development has made DNV a global leader for offshore wind.
We look forward to engaging with our clients and peers in our industry at IPF this year. As we share the insights we’ve gained, we will be listening for industry updates and celebrating our milestones in North America!
Reach out to me if you’d like to schedule a meeting with any of our subject matter experts. You can also attend our speaking events or find us at booth #1200.
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