Webinar: ***TEST RUN - Offshore Wind Projects in the US by Hyve

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***TEST RUN - Offshore Wind Projects in the US

About

A discussion session on the outlook and timelines for offshore wind development in the U.S., particularly off the East Coast. Which states will get the greenlight and who will participate in these projects? Our moderator will set the stage by providing a snapshot of where projects stand today and a roadmap for development, including key contacts to help suppliers identify opportunities.

Many segments of this market are watching with interest and getting involved. People want to know:
• Which states will drive offshore wind energy?
• Will this extensive business result in benefits for all or will there be clear winners and losers?
• What is the impact of the Jones Act on building this renewable capacity and will it be expensive to follow the requirements?
• Will manufacturing take place in the US or will components be imported?
• What infrastructure projects are under consideration to support construction offshore?

When

Thursday, October 29, 2020 · 2:00 p.m. Central Time (US & Canada) (GMT -5:00)

WEBINAR ENDED

Presenters

Leslie Meredith

Dan Shreve

Head of Global Wind Energy Research, Wood Mackenzie

John O’Keeffe

Head of Marine Affairs North America, Ørsted Offshore

John O’Keeffe serves as the Head of Marine Affairs North America for Orsted Offshore Wind, his department is responsible for working with a wide range of maritime stakeholders including the USCG, commercial shipping and fishing industries and employs current and former mariners and specialists. Marine Affairs acts as the primary liaison during all phases of Orsted projects, ranging from development through operations and ultimately decommissioning.
John is also an accomplished professional mariner, having sailed worldwide for over 15 years as a deck officer, teacher and captain. He worked for several organizations before joining the offshore wind industry at Deepwater Wind in early 2016, including the Sea Education Association (S.E.A) of Woods Hole, Mass., and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), based in St. George’s, Bermuda. He previously served as the initial manager of Operations and Maintenance for the Block Island Wind Farm, guiding the nation’s first offshore wind farm from construction through its first years of successful operation.
John holds a 1600-ton USCG Ocean Master’s license for sail and steam and earned his B.S. in Environmental Studies from Southern Vermont College and a graduate degree from University of Rhode Island’s Marine Affairs program. John is also an 8-year veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a sergeant in armored reconnaissance. John was awarded “2019 Maritime Person of the Year” by the Propeller Club of Narragansett Bay chapter for his work promoting the US maritime industry and offshore wind.

Russell Williams

Director of Business Development, Tradepoint Atlantic

Brent Patterson

Regional Director, Americas Head of Energy and Projects, Blue Water Shipping

Jonathan Zier

Manager, Business Development - Offshore Services, Crowley

Jonathan Zier is the Manager of Business Development for Crowley’s offshore services. He is responsible for sales and chartering activities of Crowley’s unique Jones Act offshore fleet, primarily consisting of DP-capable high bollard pull offshore tugs as well as the largest U.S.-flagged fleet of 400-foot flat deck project barges. With over 20 years of experience in the project cargo and offshore sectors, Jonathan has served previously as Head of Operations at Boskalis (formerly Dockwise), managed business development for the Americas at Hansa Heavy Lift, and as President of the Americas for dship Carriers. Jonathan graduated in 2000 from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. with a Deck Officer’s license, and a bachelor’s degree in marine transportation with a minor in marine engineering. Upon graduation, he began his career sailing as a deck officer for several years with Military Sealift Command.

Founded in 1892, Crowley brings decades of applied, practical engineering and project management experience in offshore energy with the highest performing U.S.-flag vessels and terminal services to take offshore wind projects from concept to full deployment.   To ensure a successful outcome for your offshore wind energy project, you need a team of specialists to come together in flawless planning and execution. Our experience both as a prime and subcontractor in the offshore oil and gas industry translates well for this emerging offshore wind energy market.

Patrick Romero