Created and produced by
News Flash Offshore energy
3
4
5
Read more about: The rise of renewables 01 Offshore WIND Conference program 02 Time to break down borders 03 Industry news 04 Dutch Energy from Water Association (EWA) strategic partner of Offshore Energy 06
EDITION 27
Exhibition & Conference - 13 & 14 October 2015 - Amsterdam RAI
The rise of renewables According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), as the world’s population increases, the energy demand will rise by 40% in 2040. But, at the same time, the energy industry faces challenges presented by a changing climate. Changes that require a drastic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. So, it’s no surprise that renewable energy will be a very important part of the worldwide energy supply. The IEA even reported recently that renewable energy could surpass coal, nuclear power, and natural gas as the world’s largest source of electricity within just 15 years. In this light it speaks for itself that Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2015 (OEEC), one of the leading international conferences on all facets of offshore energy, saves some spots for the developments and innovations in renewable energy. P37 floating wave and wind power platform (Credit: Floating Power Plant)
Although it’s nothing new for countries
is now the largest wind power market
not only from waves and tides, but also
energy, taking advantage of its coastline
To allow attendees to gain information
and companies to invest in renewable
in the world. They have increased their
from salinity and temperature differences
and tide. Recent developments in the
on several levels of offshore energy,
energy, it seems like this “alternative”
power generation from renewables from
in the ocean. Ocean water is always in
offshore industry also deserve a range
the annual Offshore WIND Conference
form of energy production is growing
really nothing 10 years ago to 25% now.
motion, and this can be converted into
of programs dedicated to shedding light
(OWC) will take place on Monday, October
faster than ever. For example, the
These are very important signals that
vast amounts of useable energy. An
on those subjects. Offshore Energy 2015
12th, a day prior to Offshore Energy 2015,
European Union set themselves a target
China is moving into the right direction.”
available form of offshore energy that is
wants to update the industry on the
at the Amsterdam RAI. The theme of the
still in its infancy, but has huge potential.
various possibilities and innovations that
sixth annual Offshore WIND Conference
of a 20% share of renewable energy in 2020, and, according to the European
But ahead of them all must be Australia.
In terms of both cost and because this
are available. That’s why Marine Energy
is “Building an industry without borders”.
Commission’s biennial progress report,
The Conservation Council of Western
type of energy generation has less of a
will be featured in one of the Technical
A theme that hopes to not only exceed
it looks like the EU as a whole is going
Australia recently released a report
strain on the environment. Ocean energy
Sessions at the conference.
international borders, but also break
to achieve this.
stating that the South of Australia could
offers many possibilities worldwide
down the barriers in legislation as well
be powered completely by renewable
to produce substantial amounts of
Offshore WIND Conference 2015
as mental barriers, discovering how
China may be seen as a conservative
energy in around 15 year’s time. And
renewable energy.
Wind Energy is one of the best known
people can promote the growth of
country, but on clear power it’s
even though they set themselves a really
forms of renewable energy. The total
the industry.
definitely a force to reckon with. The
challenging target, the report states that
A couple of weeks ago Chile signed
worldwide installed wind capacity in 2014
country spent more than $80bn in new
this goal is achievable based on extensive
a declaration to co-finance the local
was 7GW, which is expected to grow to
renewables generating capacity, giving
modeling of future power needs.
Marine Energy Research and Innovation
as much as 140GW by 2040. The coming
Centre. It’s the first center of its kind in
years will see the realization of new
them a big lead over the EU ($46bn), Japan ($37bn), and the USA ($34bn)
Marine energy
Latin America, and the state will finance
projects in many new locations. Last year
respectively. The Executive Director of
Another alternative energy source
58% of the total costs of $20 million
35% of the companies attending Offshore
the International Energy Agency, Maria
explored the last couple of years is marine
(€17.6m). Chile expects to become a
Energy Exhibition & Conference were
van der Hoeven, told BBC News, “China
energy; energy that can be extracted
regional and world reference in marine
working in the offshore wind industry.
Stay in touch!
@NavingoOE #OEEC
Facebook.com/OffshoreEnergy
Offshore Energy Amsterdam
Continue reading on page 2
www.offshore-energy.biz