ABS Hosts Fifth Annual Offshore Wind Forum: Exploring Synergies and Innovation
Importance of Industry Standardization and Infrastructure Needs Highlighted
Photo Caption: Speakers and moderators from the 2024 ABS Offshore Wind Forum: Exploring Synergies and Innovation
(NEW ORLEANS) Offshore wind energy projects need standardized turbines that are easily maintained, multipurpose vessels that can support a variety of offshore projects and smart location placement to be economically viable for the future.
Those were some of the key points discussed by senior leaders and industry pioneers from across the offshore renewables sector who joined ABS in its annual event to explore the state of the offshore wind industry.
Attendees at the ABS fifth annual Offshore Wind Forum represented all segments of the industry including shipyards, offshore service providers, vessel owners, wind developers, marine engineering firms and government regulators.
“As an independent third-party focused on safety and reducing risks, ABS brings a legacy of offshore expertise to the renewables market. We are committed to helping all of the new energy initiatives offshore move forward, supporting our partners and clients throughout the full life of their projects,” said Rob Langford, ABS Vice President, Global Offshore Renewables.
Liz Burdock, President and CEO of the Oceantic Network, provided the opening presentation focused on trends and opportunities in offshore wind energy production. Burdock highlighted a long list of milestones reached by the industry in the past four years, emphasizing the achievements of vessel owners, developers and supply chain vendors.
The first panel discussion explored floating offshore wind and emphasized the importance of standardization for wind farm components. Featured guests were from the National Ocean Industries Association, Ocergy, CLS Wind and the Offshore Marine Service Association.
Another panel discussion explored possibilities for offshore renewables, vessels and energy storage solutions with guests from Eureka Naval Craft, Kiewit Energy and GustoMSC. The panel focused on infrastructure issues including the need for support vessels to be multipurpose, capable of assisting a variety of offshore energy projects from traditional oil and gas to renewables like wind and solar.
ABS has developed global standards for offshore wind foundations, both fixed and floating, substations and the unique vessels that support the industry. With more than 70 years of experience in the offshore sector, ABS understands the needs of owners and operators to enhance operational efficiencies with sustainable energy solutions. ABS classed the first Jones Act service operation vessel, ECO Edison, certified the first semisubmersible offshore wind turbine WindFloat I, classed the world's largest floating wind turbine Windfloat Atlantic and classed Kincardine, the world’s largest floating offshore windfarm at its commercial online date (COD).
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