Offshore energy 2014 newsflash edition 22

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Edition 22 | July/August 2014

Exhibition & Conference

Newsflash Offshore Energy offshore oil and gas E&P • transport and storage • maritime services • offshore wind offshore supply • offshore contracting • offshore vessels • deepwater development • drilling

Exhibitor News on page 4 Read more about: • GEP-AFTP present at Offshore Energy 2014 • Installation of largest transformer at sea excellent example of Holland’s Glory • Offshore Energy welcomes former Dutch Transport Minister Tineke Netelenbos to Committee of Recommendation

In search of solid foundations

Column by Thomas Færch Brostrøm on page 3 “Increasing project sizes provides attractive investment opportunities.”

By Thomas Færch Brostrøm, DONG Energy

Across the globe, governments are changing their policies to accommodate the deployment of offshore wind energy projects. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, market growth over the next five years will be concentrated in Asia, Latin America, and Africa – regions where the demand for “easy” growth will increase rapidly.

Even so, the experiences with on-again/

growth. The OWIM Conference is held

off-again wind energy policy in various

simultaneously with Offshore Energy

countries have made industry players

Exhibition & Conference. Sessions this

cautious. The Offshore WIND Installation

year focus on offshore grid develop-

and Maintenance Conference in

ments, global business opportunities,

Amsterdam (Netherlands, 29 Oct. 2014)

supply chain management, and the

addresses the multiple challenges that

latest developments in foundation

are associated with solid future industry

design, installation, and maintenance.

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In search of solid foundations Continued from page 1

Offshore grid developments

Supply chain management

In Europe installed offshore wind energy

Activities in emerging markets benefit

capacity totals some 11 GW. The European

from the lessons learned in more mature

Wind Energy Association has set a target

markets. In the session on supply chain

of 40GW offshore wind in 2020. Installing

management, optimization of processes

sufficient transmission capacity is a

that surround logistics and their cost

prerequisite for realizing this target and

reducing potential are discussed by

future ambitions. At the OWIM Conference

representatives of various parts of the

in Amsterdam in October, experts will

value chain. David Hodkinson of Technip

discuss what is needed to connect to the

UK will discuss EPC contracts versus

onshore transmission system, lower the

multi-contracting structures, and the

costs of grid connectivity, and establish

impact EPC contracts could have on the

a cross-border regulatory framework.

viability of offshore wind investments.

One of the speakers in the grid session is Mr. Wessel Bakker, Business Line Director

Future foundations

ETD at DNV GL. He will address reducing

The Future foundations session presents

risks in submarine cable quality in new

innovative concepts and designs for

offshore projects.

foundations and foundation installation

PROGRAM 8.30 Welcoming coffee 9.00 Opening

Speakers:

• Andy Barwise, Business Development Director, Gardline Geosciences Limited

• Frans van der Loo, owner, LOO e-Consult 9.30 Developing an offshore grid

Speakers:

• Wessel Bakker, Business Line Director ETD, DNV GL

• Michiel Müller, Unit Director Wind, Ecofys

• Speaker TBD, DG ENER, European Commission

• Speaker TBD, Tennet (invited) 10.30 Refreshment break

Submarine power cables account for

and owner of Fistuca, will share the

just a small portion of the total amount

latest test results of Fistuca’s BLUE Piling

of investments in offshore wind farm

Technology. This technology creates pile

development. However, when these power

driving energy by combustion, thereby

cables fail, the impact is typically quite

accelerating a large column of water.

significant. DNV GL recently presented its

Matt Bleasdale of Offshore Wind Logistics

plans for a new Joint Industry Project (JIP),

and Construction (OWLC) will present his

in order to define a complete submarine

Gravity Tripod, a patent-pending foundation

cable quality reference.

concept that does not even require piling

11.00 Future foundations

S peakers:

• Bert van der Velden, Commercial Manager, Boskalis Offshore

• Jasper Winkes, Owner and founder, Fistuca

•M att Bleasdale, Director, OWLC

• Craig Brown, Business Development, Keystone Engineering Inc.

• Maurizio Collu, Lecturer, Cranfield University (H2Ocean Consortium)

• Bruno Geschier, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer / Member of the Executive Board, Ideol Offshore

and is installed with minimal seabed

12.30 Lunch

and maintenance. Jasper Winkes, founder

Global business opportunities

intervention. Bert van der Velden of

China’s political support for wind drives

Boskalis Offshore will present the Pile

continued growth in that market. Frans

Reconditioning Cofferdam System, a new

Brughuis, engineering company Mecal,

invention which creates a safe and dry

is one of the conference speakers who will

environment in which the pile can be

share his company’s experiences in doing

cleaned, checked, and repaired.

business in China during the session on Global Business Opportunities. Bastiaan

More information on

van Wijk of consultants Ecofys will

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address the market potential in India, and opportunities for international cooperation.

According to Van Wijk, opportunities in offshore wind are definitely there, and India has set a target for 30 GW wind energy (currently 19 GW onshore wind installed).

However, companies have to be aware of possible hurdles and uncertainties as offshore wind in India has yet to take off.

13.30 Supply chain management

Chair:

• Dorothy Winters, Program Manager Offshore Wind, Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Port (AYOP)

Speakers:

• David Hodkinson, Vice President UK Business Delivery, Technip Offshore Wind Ltd.

• Mike Frampton, Master Mariner / Director, LOC Group 15.00 Refreshment break 15.30 Global business opportunities

Speakers:

• Bastiaan van Wijk, Consultant, Ecofys

• Frans Brughuis, Business Development Wind Energy, Mecal

• Dirk Briese, Managing Director, trend: research GmbH 17.00 Networking reception

Column by Thomas Færch Brostrøm

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Offshore wind industry needs standardization Cost reductions are a huge industry focus. I am confident that we can lower the levelized costs of energy by 30 to 40 percent for those projects that will achieve FID in 2020. Of all the possible reductions in CapEx and OpEx, one of the innovations that needs to come forward is standardization of offshore wind.

Column By standardization I do not mean designing customized solutions for every site, but trying to deliver standard designs where possible. For example, common designs

Thomas Færch Brostrøm Head of Markets and Pipeline Director Wind Power, DONG Energy

“Increasing project sizes provides attractive investment opportunities.”

for offshore substations. lower risk and being able to build projects

becoming more educated about the specific

At DONG Energy we endeavor to standardize

at a lower cost. That said, the market size

characteristics and risk profile of the

processes where we can. We have built a

in the UK has allowed us to develop a strong

offshore wind industry. DONG Energy has

business model on multi-contracting, and

pipeline, and the distribution of the German

brought third party financing to its projects,

we use that approach in all markets in which

offshore wind farm clusters brings

ranging from utilities to pension funds

we operate. In the last five to eight years

advantages during both construction and

and other institutional investors.

we have learned a lot about managing

operation of the sites. Both Germany and

multi-contract projects and handling the

the UK have done well in setting out a clear

We would like to see more certainty in

interfaces, and I think we can include that

framework toward 2020 and allowing for

all markets for offshore wind in the next

as one of our strengths. There are obviously

sufficient sites to be developed. This will

decade. It is important that EU member

local differences between markets, but

help them to allocate a continuous pipeline

states quickly develop stable and long-term

a common approach can contribute to

of projects, which is important to deliver

conditions for investments that are valid

reducing risk and help in the standardization

cost reductions. We are also closely

after 2020. For offshore wind projects

of offshore wind.

following the developments in the Dutch

with a lifecycle of 24 years, it is crucial that

market, where the policy is now put in place

the investment climate is transparent and

to achieve an ambitious target in 2023.

long-term. That alone will afford companies

When we look at possible standardization

the potential to develop and mature the

of regulatory frameworks in the various EU member states, we see pros and cons

When it comes to financing the planned

technologies, reduce the production costs,

in each one of them. It would be great if

wind farms of today and tomorrow, we see

and make a significant contribution to the

we could pick the best parts from each.

an increasing interest from institutional

energy transformation. The EU made a step

For example, the ability to take up a site

investors. As project sizes increase projects

toward a new framework with the recent

that has planning consent and a grid

require significantly more funding, providing

announcement on non-binding renewable

connection is obviously an advantage in

attractive opportunities for existing and

targets, and we now look forward to

Denmark compared to the UK. This means

new investors. Institutional investors are

seeing these translated into tangible plans.

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Exhibitor Exhibitornews News GEP-AFTP present at Offshore Energy 2014 “The French hydrocarbons industry has many strengths, notably its great capacity for innovation, which has enabled it to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of quality and safety. Moreover, the technologies and know-how are being applied intensively to new sources of energy.”

Jean Ropers, President of GEP-AFTP. Since its start in 2008 Offshore Energy has seen increasing numbers of international exhibitors and visitors, year after year.

We happily announce that GEP-AFTP – the French association of companies and professionals in the oil, gas, and related industries – will be exhibiting at Offshore Energy. The presence of GEP-AFTP is testimonial of Offshore Energy’s growing international reputation.

GEP-AFTP aims to promote the technological and industrial excellence of the French hydrocarbons industry across the world and to nurture the international deployment of French oil and gas companies, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises.

To fulfill its objectives, the association offers its members a whole range of tools and services.

GEP-AFTP network brings together some 1,350 members (250 corporate members and 1,100 individual oil and gas professionals). Their areas of expertise cover the entire oil and gas sector (exploration, production, storage, refining, and distribution).

The GEP-AFTP missions: • Promoting excellence; • Anticipating future business trends; and • Developing skills.

GEP-AFTP have motivated the launch of CLAR-EN, a renewable energy think tank. In 2014 CLAR-EN’s activities will include the organization of a workshop on offshore wind, namely the Hydrocarbon Days conference, and formatting thematic roundtables.

Go to www.gep-france.com to find out more about GEP-AFTP and their expertise in land and offshore wind, marine energy, biomass, geothermal, smart energy networks and energy storage, and photovoltaic solar technologies.

Creative and flexible funding for offshore contractors “The global energy sector operates in a highly dynamic and competitive business environment. The total offshore capital expenditures of oil and gas companies are expected to exceed USD 270bn year-on-year by 2018. So while the size and complexity of offshore projects are growing, raising the required financing is becoming more crucial than ever before. Offshore contractors demand creative solutions and flexible funding to secure swift delivery and seamless execution for their off-takers. We have seen an increased liquidity in the markets and there are several funding sources for the clients to select from. At the same time, the current volatility and increasing regulations mean you need to be smart when undertaking major investments that require financing.”

Cornelie Goedhuis, Global Head - Natural Resources, ING Bank ING has been a true leader in financing the Offshore Services market for over 20 years. This is once more recently confirmed by its number 1 position as Global Bookrunner for syndicated loans in this sector for 2013.

Come to meet our team and other Industry Experts at the Drilling and Dollars Panel discussing recent trends and developments within the Offshore Industry: When: 28 October 2014, 14.00 – 16.00 What: Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference Drilling & Dollars Panel ‘Offshore and Finance’ Moderated by Ms. Cornelie Goedhuis – Global Head Natural Resources Topics: • Increasing size and complexity projects • New frontiers and regulations • Investing in Offshore projects • New Sources of Funding • Optimizing funding mix Where: Offshore Energy Arena, Amsterdam RAI

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Installation of largest transformer at sea excellent example of Holland’s Glory Dutch offshore companies realized a unique operation in the North Sea. Under the direction of Seaway Heavy Lifting, one of the world’s largest convertor platforms – a “power socket at sea” – has been installed to the west of Sylt, the East Frisian island.

The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference and Offshore WIND Installation & Maintenance (OWIM) is live. You can now register for the free exhibition or book your conference sessions.

The Offshore Energy registration is kindly sponsored by M Restart Check www.offshore-energy.biz for the full conference program or visit registration.offshore-energy.biz and register now.

Exhibition Free of charge Offshore Energy Conference Technical Sessions € 75,- per session C-level Panels Free of charge for target group Master Classes Free of charge for target group

Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference (OWIM) Morning session + lunch + drinks € 225 Lunch + afternoon session + drinks € 225 Full day program € 400 Students (full day) € 50 Non-profit (full day) € 125

At 83 meters long, 56 meters wide, and 26 meters high, the SylWin alpha platform is the largest of its type. Because it is so large and heavy the ingenious “float-over” method has been used to lift it from a pontoon onto the already installed “jacket” (the base of the platform). Earlier this year, Seaway Heavy Lifting used its crane vessel Oleg Strashnov to install the jacket.

Siemens commissioned Seaway Heavy Lifting (based in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands) to perform the unusual operation, which in turn called in the assistance of maritime service providers Dockwise and Mammoet. The 14,000Mt SylWin alpha platform was transported on a pontoon that was positioned in between the jacket legs. The platform was installed onto the legs of the jacket by ballasting the pontoon. Dockwise was responsible for this phase. Mammoet then used jacks to lift the platform into its final position on the jacket.

The SylWin alpha converter platform will serve as a “power socket” for the DanTysk, Sandbank, and Butendiek wind farms, which together comprise 240 wind turbines and represent a generating capacity of 864 megawatt.

You will find an animation of the project via the following link youtu.be/Rm2-XGv9jW8

Offshore Energy welcomes Tineke Netelenbos to Committee of Recommendation We are pleased to welcome Ms. Tineke Netelenbos to our Committee of Recommendation. In June 2008 she was appointed as the president of the KNVR, the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners. She is a member of the Board of ECSA, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations, and member of the Board of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers.

Ms. Netelenbos is also a member of the Advisory Board of MARIN, President IT platform (ECP), President ProSea, President Advisory Council ports of Wadden islands, Member Cyber Security Council, and Member High Level Consultation Ministry of Economic Affairs.

In the past Ms. Netelenbos filled several political positions. These include State Secretary for education in the first Kok cabinet (1994-1998) and minister of Transport, Public Works, and Water Management in the second Kok cabinet (1998-2002).

Tineke Netelenbos will join the existing members of the Offshore Energy Committee of Recommendation: Jaap den Ouden (Mercon), Kommer Damen (Damen Shipyards Group), Sander Vergroesen (IRO), Ruud B. Zoon (GDF SUEZ E&P Netherlands), Gerard Schut (Vermilion), Joep Athmer (Van Oord Offshore), Jo Peters (NOGEPA), Arend van Nieuwland (Tullow Overseas Holdings), André Goedée (Boskalis), Michael Kahn (Jumbo Offshore), Harold W.M. Linssen (Keppel Verolme BV), Sjef van Dooremalen (Holland Shipbuilding Association), Koen Schuiling (Mayor of Den Helder, Representing NHN - Development Company Holland North), Martin C.J. van Pernis (KIVI), Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven (Heerema Fabrication Group S.E.), and Bart van de Leemput (NAM).

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