Offshore energy 2014 newsflash edition 22

Edition 22 | July/August 2014 Exhibition & Conference

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

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Even so, the experiences with on-again/

off-again wind energy policy in various

countries have made industry players

cautious. The Offshore WIND Installation

and Maintenance Conference in

Amsterdam (Netherlands, 29 Oct. 2014)

addresses the multiple challenges that

are associated with solid future industry

growth. The OWIM Conference is held

simultaneously with Offshore Energy

Exhibition & Conference. Sessions this

year focus on offshore grid develop-

ments, global business opportunities,

supply chain management, and the

latest developments in foundation

design, installation, and maintenance.

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In search of solid foundationsAcross 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.

Exhibitor News on page 4Read 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

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

By Thomas Færch Brostrøm, DONG Energy

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Offshore grid developments

In Europe installed offshore wind energy

capacity totals some 11 GW. The European

Wind Energy Association has set a target

of 40GW offshore wind in 2020. Installing

sufficient transmission capacity is a

prerequisite for realizing this target and

future ambitions. At the OWIM Conference

in Amsterdam in October, experts will

discuss what is needed to connect to the

onshore transmission system, lower the

costs of grid connectivity, and establish

a cross-border regulatory framework.

One of the speakers in the grid session is

Mr. Wessel Bakker, Business Line Director

ETD at DNV GL. He will address reducing

risks in submarine cable quality in new

offshore projects.

Submarine power cables account for

just a small portion of the total amount

of investments in offshore wind farm

development. However, when these power

cables fail, the impact is typically quite

significant. DNV GL recently presented its

plans for a new Joint Industry Project (JIP),

in order to define a complete submarine

cable quality reference.

Global business opportunities

China’s political support for wind drives

continued growth in that market. Frans

Brughuis, engineering company Mecal,

is one of the conference speakers who will

share his company’s experiences in doing

business in China during the session on

Global Business Opportunities. Bastiaan

van Wijk of consultants Ecofys will

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.

Supply chain management

Activities in emerging markets benefit

from the lessons learned in more mature

markets. In the session on supply chain

management, optimization of processes

that surround logistics and their cost

reducing potential are discussed by

representatives of various parts of the

value chain. David Hodkinson of Technip

UK will discuss EPC contracts versus

multi-contracting structures, and the

impact EPC contracts could have on the

viability of offshore wind investments.

Future foundations

The Future foundations session presents

innovative concepts and designs for

foundations and foundation installation

and maintenance. Jasper Winkes, founder

and owner of Fistuca, will share the

latest test results of Fistuca’s BLUE Piling

Technology. This technology creates pile

driving energy by combustion, thereby

accelerating a large column of water.

Matt Bleasdale of Offshore Wind Logistics

and Construction (OWLC) will present his

Gravity Tripod, a patent-pending foundation

concept that does not even require piling

and is installed with minimal seabed

intervention. Bert van der Velden of

Boskalis Offshore will present the Pile

Reconditioning Cofferdam System, a new

invention which creates a safe and dry

environment in which the pile can be

cleaned, checked, and repaired.

More information on

www.owimconference.com.

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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

11.00 Future foundations S peakers: • Bert van der Velden,

Commercial Manager, Boskalis Offshore

• Jasper Winkes, Owner and founder, Fistuca

• Matt 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

12.30 Lunch

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

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Column

Offshore wind industry needs standardization

By standardization I do not mean designing

customized solutions for every site, but

trying to deliver standard designs where

possible. For example, common designs

for offshore substations.

At DONG Energy we endeavor to standardize

processes where we can. We have built a

business model on multi-contracting, and

we use that approach in all markets in which

we operate. In the last five to eight years

we have learned a lot about managing

multi-contract projects and handling the

interfaces, and I think we can include that

as one of our strengths. There are obviously

local differences between markets, but

a common approach can contribute to

reducing risk and help in the standardization

of offshore wind.

When we look at possible standardization

of regulatory frameworks in the various

EU member states, we see pros and cons

in each one of them. It would be great if

we could pick the best parts from each.

For example, the ability to take up a site

that has planning consent and a grid

connection is obviously an advantage in

Denmark compared to the UK. This means

lower risk and being able to build projects

at a lower cost. That said, the market size

in the UK has allowed us to develop a strong

pipeline, and the distribution of the German

offshore wind farm clusters brings

advantages during both construction and

operation of the sites. Both Germany and

the UK have done well in setting out a clear

framework toward 2020 and allowing for

sufficient sites to be developed. This will

help them to allocate a continuous pipeline

of projects, which is important to deliver

cost reductions. We are also closely

following the developments in the Dutch

market, where the policy is now put in place

to achieve an ambitious target in 2023.

When it comes to financing the planned

wind farms of today and tomorrow, we see

an increasing interest from institutional

investors. As project sizes increase projects

require significantly more funding, providing

attractive opportunities for existing and

new investors. Institutional investors are

becoming more educated about the specific

characteristics and risk profile of the

offshore wind industry. DONG Energy has

brought third party financing to its projects,

ranging from utilities to pension funds

and other institutional investors.

We would like to see more certainty in

all markets for offshore wind in the next

decade. It is important that EU member

states quickly develop stable and long-term

conditions for investments that are valid

after 2020. For offshore wind projects

with a lifecycle of 24 years, it is crucial that

the investment climate is transparent and

long-term. That alone will afford companies

the potential to develop and mature the

technologies, reduce the production costs,

and make a significant contribution to the

energy transformation. The EU made a step

toward a new framework with the recent

announcement on non-binding renewable

targets, and we now look forward to

seeing these translated into tangible plans.

Column by Thomas Færch Brostrøm

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.

Thomas Færch Brostrøm

Head of Markets and

Pipeline Director

Wind Power, DONG Energy

“Increasing project sizes provides attractive investment opportunities.”

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“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.

GEP-AFTP present at Offshore Energy 2014

“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

Creative and flexible funding for offshore contractors

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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

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ExhibitionFree of charge

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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).

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.

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

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