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Local guide to US TUESDAY’S regulatory maze HIGHLIGHTS Offshore Wind Consultants is to launch Big-city ambitions a US advisory service during IPF19 offering to help developers navigate Thoughts of the chairman regulatory and permitting processes at NYSERDA chairman Richard Kauffman federal, state and local levels. p2 makes a special address to delegates. for offshore wind Empire 2-4, 9.30am-9.50am New York offers one of the in New York, including in Plan to beat supply most compelling investment Albany and Staten Island, chain pinch points opportunities in the up and have already been identified Grab some Danish A distributed network of port and coming US offshore wind as having the potential for Sunny Gupta, head of new market fabrication facilities working together sector, IPF19 will hear. redevelopment either for development at the US offshore wind along the US east coast could be the Alicia Barton, CEO of manufacturing, staging or unit of Danish developer Orsted, gives solution to space constraints in existing the New York State Energy construction, she added. an update on the company’s progress. onshore infrastructure. p3 Research and Development Smaller sites are also Empire 2-4, 12.55pm-1.20pm Authority, is to tell delegates available for other services gathered in Manhattan such as operations and this week that state-level maintenance hubs. Breaking the gridlock commitments will create Barton said New York New York Power Authority, Eon and the volume of development and New Jersey can become Anbaric Development Partners are needed to attract supply strategically vital to the future among participants in this session chain companies. deployment of offshore wind focused on transmission. NYSERDA is working on SIGHTS ON SUPPLY CHAIN: off the north-east coast. Empire 2-4, 2pm-3pm Monopiles ‘have the a schedule of solicitations, Authority CEO Alicia Barton Combined, both states are muscle for US coast’ including capacities and Photo: NYSERDA targeting more than 12GW of Monopile foundations will dominate timings, to put the state installed capacity in the next Get the party started the US east coast offshore wind on course for the latest this week’s IPF event to 15 years. The Womble Bond Dickinson- sector in the next decade, IPF19 will installation target of 9GW by meet turbine manufacturers “The economies of New sponsored exhibition reception is hear. p4 2035 proposed by Governor and other supply chain York and New Jersey are the first of the evening’s official get- Andrew Cuomo. heavyweights. closely entwined in other togethers for IPF19 participants. “This will provide the “The real action is going be aspects and we see that 5.15pm-6.15pm THE INTERVIEW industry with the longer-term around conversations about relationship extending to visibility needed for planning the longer-term supply chain offshore wind. investments,” Barton told opportunities in terms of “The (12GW target) is the New York nightcap Today, Orsted US offshore wind CEO renews. “We will work towards foundations, towers and cable sort of volume needed to The final official networking reception Thomas Brostrom p5 this once the results of the infrastructure,” she said. assure investors that this of the evening is a Scotch and first solicitation have been Strategically, the central region can serve as a major Champagne session sponsored by announced.” The NYSERDA location of New York and hub for the US industry.” Alpine and WSP. Big week in the Big boss declined to comment on its neighboring state New 9.30pm-11.00pm Apple! p6 the ongoing round, in which Jersey can serve offshore n Barton will speak during ‘Addressing four projects are competing wind projects planned up and Global Climate Change, Achieving 100% for 800MW of capacity. down the US east coast, said Renewable Policies and Long-Term renews.biz Hurdles on road to success Results are due shortly. Barton. Outlooks For The Offshore Wind for rolling industry news updates for US offshore p7 Barton is aiming to use Several port locations Market’ at 10.50am on Tuesday. on your PC and phone LiVE @ IPF19 8 April 2019 02 Local guide to US regulatory maze Offshore Wind Consultants to define a “permitting scope Adrienne Fink, who heads up Renewable Energy area project activities with the is to launch a US advisory and execution strategy”, he OWC’s office in Boston. commercial lead Derek Stilwell manufacturer’s Haliade-X service during IPF19 offering added. The work will also improve said companies seeking long- 12MW turbine available to help developers navigate US offshore projects face a regulators’ “comfort level” in term US offshore success will to dovetail with offshore regulatory and permitting number of challenges in both making decisions, she added. need to tap local experience construction programs processes at federal, state regulatory and permitting “Having the support of an to overcome challenges. starting in 2021. and local levels. requirements and developers experienced US regulatory Players must understand The model has been well The UK-headquartered will need to monitor for team to guide a developer the “complex” local received by US developers, outfit said it has put in place potential bottlenecks at through the process and environment and market. “It he added. “Cycles in offshore a team of experienced agency level due to increased advocate for appropriate is also highly state-specific, wind are long but we expect consenting specialists to demand dealing with other levels of review and mitigation requiring tailored technical to announce something this guide companies through projects, the consultancy will be an important part and commercial approaches year.” planning, including outreach added. to the industry’s continued to meet local requirements,” and consultations with “Simply explained, we will success as we build he added. n Stilwell will speak during the stakeholders. help developers understand confidence and trust with Stilwell said GE is working ‘Embracing Larger Next Generation Business development how these processes may regulators.” closely with developers Turbines’ session at 9am Wednesday in director John affect project schedules,” said On a similar theme, GE to support state and the Broadway room. MacAskill (left) said: “We are providing Power agreements in final mile at 20.7MW Icebreaker extensive Leedco and Fred Olsen Talks for the balance are for several headline also see an opportunity for engineering Renewables of Norway are ongoing with several off- contracts, including cabling cooperation between US and technical experience close to completing power takers including corporates. and manufacture of the companies and European from offshore purchase agreements for the Final paperwork should be foundations, will be re- suppliers of mono-bucket developments, coupled with proposed 20.7MW Icebreaker signed within the next few tendered due to permitting foundations that have understanding the specific wind project in Lake Erie off months, he added. delays. experience of making these regulatory framework that the Ohio coast. Icebreaker will feature six The project last month structures,” he said developers need to adhere Lorry Wagner, CEO of the MHI V126-3.45MW secured approval from the to.” US development partner, turbines on mono-bucket US Army Corps of Engineers. n Wagner will give an update on the This will allow for said deals covering two-thirds foundations that will be A final state permit from the project at a ‘What is new and spinning’ consideration of all project of the output are already in installed in 2021. Ohio Power Siting Board session at 2.20pm Wednesday in requirements and constraints place with municipal utilities. Wagner said procurement is expected by June. “We Empire 3.

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Back to school for first Siemens Plan to beat supply Gamesa US offshore technicians is training its first team of US offshore chain pinch points wind technicians to look after two 6MW turbines (pictured) that will be deployed at the 12MW Coastal Virginia along US east coast project. A distributed network of address a session on ports sums required to equip ports Former US onshore staff port and fabrication facilities this week in New York. to support the long-term are currently undergoing working together along the “We’re starting to see build-out of offshore wind is a six-month familiarization US east coast could be the positive discussions among significant, especially if one program at the 1.2GW solution to space constraints port authorities. Rhode wants to be able to support Hornsea 1 wind farm in Photo: Siemens Gamesa in existing Island and New Bedford a full suite of Jones Act- the UK, which is due online onshore (Massachusetts) are already compliant vessels,” he said. later this year featuring being evaluated, he added. infrastructure, talking about sending vessels Tim Fischer, wind vice the manufacturer’s 7MW Dayney said regional IPF19 will hear. back and forth to support director at Ramboll, said hardware. cooperation on developing Jay Borkland logistics and sharing space,” that “less than a handful” of Siemens Gamesa head port infrastructure will be (left), senior he said. potential areas have sufficient of US offshore sales and needed to unlock the lowest renewables engineering However, significant space for foundation projects Steve Dayney said cost of energy at US offshore manager at Lloyd’s Register, investment will be required fabrication and assembly, the search for a suitable wind farms. said several facilities could and the private sector will according to research carried location for an operations “While there are many manufacture and assemble have to play a big role. out by the consultancy. and maintenance hub in ports up and down the east components that would Banks, private equity and Fischer, who will also Virginia is underway. The coast there is no single ideal be shipped to strategic venture capital are interested take part in a session this Orsted and Dominion location that can serve the marshalling points. but will want to see risks week, added the company Energy-developed project will entire market,” he said. Such an approach will mitigated by, for example, will “exercise caution” about enter construction in 2020. require cooperation between ensuring ports can be used how quickly the industry will “We are looking for a site n Dayney will speak during ports in different states for other purposes when develop. with warehouse and office ‘Addressing Global Climate Change, through free trade or zone- offshore wind projects are not space as well as room for Achieving 100% Renewable Policies type agreements as well as being built. n Borkland will address the ‘Offshore docking a crew transfer and Long-Term Outlooks For The harmonized docking fees, “Though developers are Wind Ports — Competition or Cooperation?’ vessel.” Vessel options and Offshore Wind Market’ at 10.50am added Borkland, who will committing money… the session 9am Wednesday in Empire 2. providers are currently Tuesday .

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This job includes detailed design of Nathanael Greene, senior monopile foundations, which will renewable energy advocate Monopiles ‘have the support MHI Vestas 9.5MW turbines. on the climate and clean Vineyard Wind is due online in two energy program, said the 400MW tranches in 2021 and 2022. cumulative effects on marine life of a rapid industry muscle for US coast’ n Orsted has signed a partnership expansion are currently Monopile foundations will worldwide have relied on agreement with Rowan University in unknown. dominate the US east coast the monopile concept.” The ALTERNATIVELY... New Jersey to support engineering “As we gather more offshore wind sector in the former Orsted man pointed The US industry should clinics and research opportunities for science-based information next decade, IPF19 will hear. out that significant research consider alternative types of students in offshore wind. we can adapt best practice Christian Leblanc Thilsted and development work has foundations to monopiles management principles over (below), director of UK gone into improving designs and jackets, IPF19 will hear. n EnBW, EDF Renewables and time and share these with engineering consultancy in recent years so they can Petter Karal, chief Vineyard Wind have joined the New the developers and other Wood Thilsted, said now carry greater loads for executive of Norwegian York Offshore Wind Alliance, which stakeholders,” said Greene, straightforward heavier turbines. foundation designer promotes the development of projects who will speak Wednesday at fabrication, an Thilsted added there is Seatower, said other options, off the north-east US state. IPF19. established “some misunderstanding” including his company’s NRDC has already been supply chain in the US market about gravity-base design, have n The US Department of Energy has engaging with the industry and low-risk monopiles, in particular about their attractions. announced up to $28m in funding and reached agreement with installation put the technology their suitability to next- Fabrication of monopiles to advance wind energy research, Vineyard Wind on measures at the top of the list. generation turbines. creates a limited number of including up to $7m for utilizing and to protect North Atlantic right “Monopile foundations Wood Thilsted analysis jobs and the expertise is in upgrading national-level facilities whales during construction of will be a vital concept to shows the technology will be Europe while gravity-base for offshore wind research and the company’s 800MW project economically deliver 10GW of applicable for 15MW-plus concrete units could support development. Concept papers are off Massachusetts. offshore wind energy before units in US east coast waters. thousands of local positions, due 29 April and full applications by Greene said: “The 2030,” said Thilsted, who will “Monopiles are highly he said. 17 June. cooperation with Vineyard address a session on the dynamic structures and “There is an opportunity Wind has really set the topic on Wednesday. we are seeing innovations for US industry to find its n Legislators in Maryland have standard and helped “Monopiles shouldn’t be such as refined engineering own legs and develop a introduced a Bill calling for a minimum promote the importance of avoided simply because they methodologies and improved sector that is unique and of 1.2GW of offshore wind capacity to environmental protection to represent a replication of how dampers in towers to reduce different to Europe’s rather be built by 2030. The Maryland Clean the wider industry.” Europe has built offshore fatigue loading,” he said. than import foundations.” Energy Jobs Act of 2019 (SB 516) wind. proposes new capacity will begin with n ‘Wildlife Impacts from Offshore “There are solid economic n Thilsted will speak at the ‘WTG n Karal will chair ‘Gravity at least 400MW in 2026, 800MW in Wind: Tools and Lessons Learned and technical reasons for Foundations — Challenges and Foundations — Supply Chain, Jobs 2028 and 1.2GW in 2030. for Environmental Compliance and why 80% of all constructed Opportunities for the US Market’ & the Environment’ in Empire 3 at Responsible Development’ takes place offshore wind farms session 2.45pm Wednesday in Empire 3. 1.15pm Wednesday. renews.biz Wednesday in Empire 2 at 1.15pm. LiVE @ IPF19 8 April 2019 05

Setting the scene at IPF19, senior industry THE INTERVIEW figures talk to renews about the vital issues shaping the sector. Today it’s the turn of Orsted US offshore wind CEO Thomas Brostrom(left)

What for you will be the main subjects that Challenges include state-specific permitting infrastructure, wind companies are creating a Q you want to see debated during IPF? A processes and a lack of local supply chain. The roadmap and if left unaddressed communities could first of these can be overcome by working closely lose out on long-term investments and benefits. We are most interested in discussing innovative with the community and local governments to A ways to lower energy costs, educate a new foster collaboration. Has the sector convinced policymakers/ workforce and develop a local supply chain with our On the supply chain, Orsted believes large- Q governments and persuaded public opinion industry colleagues. scale projects will deliver the maximum impact it can be a big part of the future energy mix? for manufacturing, jobs and state and local tax How do you see the prospects for the US revenues. The creation of a viable supply chain will State governments are taking the lead in direct Q offshore wind industry? serve as an engine of economic growth, drawing A response to what their constituents want. With additional demand and financing for future projects. increased demand for renewable energy, offshore The industry has grown rapidly and will continue wind is increasingly seen as a clean, reliable, A to grow. With world-class seabed and wind What measures can policymakers and cost competitive and rapidly growing portion of conditions similar to northern Europe, and east Q governments introduce to support US America’s green energy solution. coast states pursuing renewable energy portfolios offshore wind over the coming years? aggressively, clean energy will continue to be one of What is your company currently doing to the fastest-growing sectors of the economy. They should continue to increase their quotas Q lower the cost of energy? Specifically, there are over 105,000 workers in the A for offshore wind, like we have seen in New US wind industry with turbine technicians being one York, New Jersey and some New England states. The Orsted was the first to deploy advanced of the fastest growing jobs in America. more power they request, the better suited Orsted A 8MW turbines, the largest in the world, which The offshore wind industry will continue to is, along with the industry as a whole, to make use maximise energy production as well as cost accelerate that growth, bringing home-grown of large-scale projects and maximise the supply chain. effectiveness. energy, skilled jobs and a supply chain that amplifies Additionally, decision-makers need to set clear Additionally, when a company like Orsted is economic growth. criteria for how they award projects. In some cases dedicated to owning and operating projects for their only concern is price and in other cases they their lifespans, it opens opportunities to implement What are the major challenges facing are looking to bring new industry to their regions. more cost-effective measures. We can achieve this Q US offshore wind and how can these be Whether it is price, a focus on local and through maximizing our supply chain and predicting overcome? community investment, or development of stable, long-term costs. Photo: Orsted LiVE @ IPF19 8 April 2019 06 Liz Burdock (left), executive director of IPF19 host the Business Network for Offshore Wind, welcomes delegates to the biggest show yet Tuesday highlights

Welcome to the Big Apple Liz Burdock, executive director of International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum 2019 host the Business Network Big week in Big Apple! for Offshore Wind, sets out the key themes of the week. elcome! We are & Development Agency, will plenty of opportunities to Empire 2-4, 9am-9.30am thrilled to host focus on three challenges. network and unwind with your Wthe sixth annual Firstly, uncertainty within peers and colleagues. The big picture International Partnering the industry’s supply chain The offshore wind industry Representatives from the Danish energy ministry, NYSERDA, Forum (IPF) for Offshore Wind about state and federal largely started in Europe Equinor, Siemens Gamesa and DNV GL discuss how in New York City. permitting requirements and nearly 30 years ago. Many of offshore wind policies can address climate change. The Big Apple is the perfect identifying and preparing new the same practitioners and Empire 2-4, 10.50am-12.00pm venue for this year’s event. lease areas for 100GW by enthusiasts that have built Not only has the state recently 2050. projects in Europe have come Jersey (off)shore tripled its commitment to Secondly, resource to the US to invest in our New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy returns to IPF to lay out offshore wind to 9GW, New limitations to build more offshore wind marketplace. his administration’s ambitious offshore wind plans. York will also be selecting pipelines for wind, hire As a result, the IPF has many Empire 2-4, 1.30pm -2.00pm the winner or winners from sufficient specialist workers large delegations attending its initial offshore wind and expand the capability from all over the world. Treasure hunt solicitation in the very near of state ports to align their Each year, the IPF program Complete the Business Network for Offshore Wind scavenger future. infrastructure to match new keeps expanding and the hunt for the chance to win a complimentary IPF 2020 pass. No longer can US offshore technologies, regionalization sold-out 2019 event is no Business Network for Offshore Wind booth wind be described as and the growing demand. different. emerging. As evidenced Thirdly, competition among This is our largest ever Keeping everybody happy by major show at a time How can the US sector create jobs while keeping costs investments, when the US down and win support from key stakeholders? MHI Vestas, state offshore wind New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the commitments industry is Business Network for Offshore Wind on the supply chain. and the establishing Empire 2-4, 3.50pm-4:50pm formation of itself as a major special joint ventures, the states develops the market player in the country’s energy Poster party industry is happening now. quickly but state coordination mix. A chance to meet poster presenters highlighting cutting- We have hit the big time. and cooperation is needed. The Business Network for edge offshore wind research and innovation held prior From South Carolina to Companies cannot build Offshore Wind is proud to to the poster reception. The posters can be seen daily Massachusetts to New York, factories and operations have established the IPF as throughout the event. the US Atlantic coastline in every state and a better the place where companies Empire State Ballroom, 4.30pm; poster reception 5:30pm-7:00pm states are making major understanding of states’ and leaders from all countries commitments to more than a assets, along with specific and all aspects of the industry It’s up to you, New York dozen significant projects in needs, will help the industry can come together, connect NYSERDA is a host sponsor of the New York offshore the Outer Continental Shelf. grow. and form partnerships that wind supplier networking reception bringing together key Clearly, this is a pivotal time Throughout the course will drive the offshore wind stakeholders, port representatives and industry insiders. and that is why these three of this week, you will have a marketplace forward. Conference Level, 6:30pm-8:30pm days of educational sessions chance to learn about policy Thank you to our sponsors, and networking events are so updates in key states, best volunteers, and you, for Manhattan cocktails important. practices from the leading making this event possible. International corporate law firm King & Spalding invites The forum, hosted by experts in offshore wind as We promise you a stimulating delegates to attend its cocktail reception offering the Business Network for well as where the next great and productive three days complementary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Offshore Wind and the New opportunities can be found. that could change your 6:30pm-8:30pm York State Energy Research Afterwards, you will have business forever. n LiVE @ IPF19 8 April 2019 07 Hurdles on the road to success

hallenges for the over time rather than fall wind markets in Taiwan and a combination of European Access to onshore development of a without a holistic planning Japan plus continuing growth jack-up vessels and US- Csuccessful US offshore approach, argued Whitman, in Europe. flagged feeder barges. transmission wind industry include a lack because developers’ ability Key resources such as “There are no US (jack-up) of strategic grid planning, to secure permits and talent and capital will be vessels that can do the job grid and global differing policies between shore-end solutions will be under strain, he said. “The right now,” said Vineyard Wind neighbouring states, and affected. Installation and industry will go first to where chief executive Lars Pedersen. competition for competition from Europe and grid agreement costs will be it makes the most sense.” “Building such a vessel will emerging markets in Asia for higher, he added. As a result, developing take at least two to three investment just investment capital. Transmission is just one a local supply chain and years and so for the first A prime concern, according area where the state-by-state offering a compelling case couple of projects it will be some of the to experts, is the need for a approach to US offshore wind to investors are vital for the very challenging.” n coordinated and long-term is a headache for developers. competitiveness of the US, questions facing approach to transmission grid With no national or region- the MHI Vestas executive said. planning to help the sector wide program, states are “There needs to be US offshore wind reduce costs. setting their own targets and confidence from the finance Early projects in the US policies while federal agencies community — $60bn of capex Publisher sector, writes offshore pipeline will be able control permitting and lease will be required to build Renews Limited to take advantage of available sales. Other stakeholders 18GW — and we will need St George’s House, Sian Crampsie grid connection points but to contend with include the competitive finance rates St George’s Street, later entrants will find landing fishing industry and US Navy. for this new industry that Winchester, site options for their power “Developers need different is perhaps seen as risky by Hampshire, more limited, said Whitman strategies, consultants and lenders.” SO23 8BG, UK. Consulting Group founder Joel expertise for each state. The Jones Act will be an Whitman. That’s a challenge and there’s extra complication in the ISSN 1478-307X Upgrading onshore not as much certainty,” said near term, added Folsom. © All articles appearing in renews are protected by copyright. Any transmission infrastructure MHI Vestas US national sales The developer of the 800MW unauthorised reproduction to cope with bulk power director Jason Folsom. Vineyard Wind wind farm off is strictly prohibited. imports from offshore wind Another factor is the global Massachusetts, which will news farms adds a further layer sector’s “bandwidth limit” feature MHI Vestas V164- editorial@re .biz renews.biz of complexity. Costs will rise given rival emerging offshore 9.5MW turbines, plans to use renews.biz

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