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The Celtic Sea: Floating Toward Sustainable Horizons

06 Mar 2025
Hilton Cardiff
All companies
Regional Showcase
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About this event

The Celtic Sea, located between the south coast of Ireland and the west coast of Great Britain, is becoming a focal point for offshore wind energy development due to its favourable conditions. The region holds significant potential for harnessing wind energy to meet renewable energy targets and reduce carbon emissions. Floating offshore wind projects are particularly promising in the Celtic Sea because they can access deeper waters where traditional fixed-bottom turbines are not feasible. During the day we will be discussing the floating offshore wind projects, both proposed and those looking to take part in the upcoming Round 5 Leasing Round. With advancements in technology and ongoing efforts to streamline regulatory processes, the Celtic Sea is emerging as a hub for sustainable energy production, contributing to both regional economic developments as well playing a vital role in addressing climate change.

Join us … as we hear more about the Celtic Sea Industrial Cluster, discuss its development plans for a sustainable long-term international industry base to deliver sustainable jobs and growth for the region, and discover the host of supply chain opportunities the cluster is offering.


Agenda
09:00 - 09:30
Registration

09:30 - 09:35 Welcome Remarks
Neil Golding, Director of Market Intelligence, EIC

09:35 - 09:50
Offshore Wind Overview
Sharanya Kumaramurthy, Market Intelligence Manager, EIC

Session One: The Celtic Sea: Joining the Dots
09:50 - 10:05 Regional Strategy for FLOW in the Celtic Sea
Phil Johnston, Business Development Manager, Celtic Sea Power

10:05 - 10:20 Celtic Sea Opportunities
Jay Sheppard, Project Manager, Marine Energy Wales

10:20 - 10:35 Tata Steel
Kamal Rajput, Strategic Business Development Lead, Markets & Business Development, Tata Steel UK


10:35 - 11:00 Q&A Panel Session

11:00 - 11:20 Coffee and Networking Break

Session Two: Floating Wind Risk Engineering & Certification
11:20 - 11:35 Insuring Floating Offshore Wind: Engineering Guidelines
Pierre-Adrien Opinel - Senior Renewables Engineer, AXIS

11:35 - 11:50  Bureau Veritas
Jonathan Boutrot, Market Leader - Marine Renewables Energies, Bureau Veritas


11:50 - 12:10 Q&A Panel Session

12:10 - 13:25 Networking Lunch

Session Three: A Developers Perspective - Opportunities & Updates
13:25 - 13:30 Welcome from the Session Chair

13:30 - 13:45  Marine Power Systems
Anthony Glick, Business Development Manager, Marine Power Systems


13:45 - 14:00 Cierco Energy
David Keenlyside, Engineering Director, Cierco Energy

14:00 - 14:20 Q&A Panel Session

14:20 - 14:40 Coffee and Networking Break

Session Four: A Contractors Perspective
14:40 - 14:45 Welcome from Session Chair

14:45 - 15:00 Translating Subsea Equipment Reliability Experience into Floating Offshore Wind
Colin McKinnon, Global Technical Director, Wood

15:00 - 15:20 Q&A Panel Session

15:20 - 15:25 Closing Remarks

15:30 - 17:00
1-2-1 Appointment with Speakers


Event Details
Date: Thursday 6 March 2024
Time: 08:30 – 16:00 (UK)
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Cardiff

Cost: EIC members: £95 + VAT / Non – Members: £160 + VAT

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Rachel Cottiss
Business Lead and Event Manager
EIC UK Events