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Seminar 2023
WavEC Offshore Renewables and the Netherlands Embassy in Lisbon gather this year to organise the WavEC Seminar 2023.
WAVEC SEMINAR 2023
Paving the Way for Large Scale Offshore Wind Deployment
LISBON, Museu do Oriente, 6 Dez 2023
WavEC Seminar 2023
WavEC Seminar 2023 will take place on the 6th of December 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal. This seminar, organised in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy in Lisbon, provides an excellent opportunity to explore the latest developments in the offshore wind sector.
As Portugal gets ready for its inaugural offshore wind auction by the end of this year, there has never been a more critical time to delve into the country's readiness for such developments. Especially considering the release of the final report outlining the recommendations of the Portuguese Work Group for these auctions. It is also an excellent moment to acknowledge the expertise of this year's host country, the Netherlands.
The event will feature a diverse range of sessions designed to address key aspects of the offshore wind sector, including offshore wind policy, industry perspectives, port infrastructure development, risk mitigation, and the sustainable utilisation of marine resources.
REGISTRATION CLOSED!!
REGISTRATION
08:30-09:00
OPENING SESSION
09:00-09:30
- Marco Alves, CEO WavEC Offshore Renewables
- Margriet Nieske Leemhuis, Ambassador of The Netherlands to Portugal
- Michel Heijdra, Director General for Climate and Energy (video)
SESSION I – OFFSHORE WIND POLICY - LESSONS LEARNED AND LOOKING AHEAD
9:30–10:15
In this session, we will focus on the (development of) tendering procedures of the Dutch and the Portuguese government. What incentives are included for market parties, is it focused on price, what role does ecology, the grid connection, storage and maritime spatial planning play?
Moderator: ISQ, José Salgado Figueira, Administrator
- Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Henk van Elburg, Senior Policy Officer on Offshore Wind
- Netherlands Wind Energy Association (NWEA). Jan Vos, Chairman
- BayWa r.e. AG, Ricardo Rocha, Technical Director Offshore Wind
SESSION II – INDUSTRY OVERLOOK ON THE PORTUGUESE OPPORTUNITY
10:15–11:15
Roundtable discussion on the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the sector. We will explore the experiences, insights, and innovative strategies that shape the offshore wind industry.
Moderator: ISQ, José Salgado Figueira, Administrator
- Boskalis, Luis Garcia, Business Development Manager in Floating Offshore Wind
- IberBlue Wind, Tiago Morais, Portugal Floating Wind Development Manager
- Principle Power, Aaron Smith, CCO
- Capital Energy, Hugo Díaz Martínez, Offshore Projects Development Manager
COFFEE BREAK
11:15-11:45
SESSION III – PORT INFRASTRUCTURES ENABLING OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGIES AND HYDROGEN EXPANSION
11:45-13:00
In this session we will explore the key considerations, strategies, and innovations involved in upscaling port facilities to accommodate the demands of the offshore wind sector and the emerging hydrogen sector.
Moderator: WavEC, Francisco Correia da Fonseca, Head of Engineering and Operations
- Bondalti, José Nogueira, Hydrogen Business Manager
- Port of Amsterdam, Allard Klinkers, Commercial Manager Offshore & Logistics
- Port of Rotterdam, Monica Swanson, Program Manager Hydrogen Corridors
- Administration of the Port of Aveiro and Figueira da Foz, Eduardo Feio, President
- Port of Setubal and Sesimbra, Pedro Ponte, Engineering and Environment Director
LUNCH BREAK
13:00-14:00
SESSION IV – MITIGATING RISKS AND DEVELOPING SUPPLY CHAIN
14:00-15:15
From risk mitigation strategies to regulatory frameworks and project structuring, we will discuss the essential elements necessary to inspire confidence and attract capital for offshore renewable energy projects.
Moderator: WAM Horizon, Ricardo Morgado, CEO
- Renewable Risk Advisers, Michael Bullock, Director
- REN - Portuguese Grid Operator, João Conceição, COO
- Madoqua, Marcel Deurhof, Project Director – Offshore Energies
- ING Bank, Diederick van den Berg, Managing Director & Global Lead Renewables & Power
- ACCIONA Energía, Marcos Gallego, Business Development Director – Offshore Wind
COFFEE BREAK
15:30 – 16:00
SESSION V – SUSTAINABLE SEAS: A DEEP DIVE INTO OFFSHORE MULTI-USE
16:00-17:00
This session will explore the experiences, insights, and innovative strategies driving this sector while emphasizing the vital role of non-price criteria, including environmental sustainability, social equity, technological innovation, and community engagement, in the allocation of sea space for offshore wind projects.
Moderator: Miranda Law Firm, Sara Castelo Branco, Of counsel in the energy and natural resources department
- WavEC, Inês Machado, Head of Marine Environment and Licensing
- Dutch Marine Energy Centre, Simon Johannes Stark, CTO
- OWC, William Cleverly, CEO
- RWE, Ferdinando Giammichele, Stakeholder and Consents Manager Offshore Development Continental Europe
- DNV, Ben Oudman, Director Offshore Wind, Energy Systems, Southern Europe
WAVEC 20TH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY & CLOSING REMARKS
17:00-17:30
- António Vidigal, Energy and ITC Consultant
Founder's Tribute
Anniversary Toast and Cake Cutting Ceremony
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