It’s a Golden Opportunity: California’s Moment in Offshore Wind
The federal goal of 15 GW of floating offshore wind by 2035 and California’s goal of deploying 25 GW of offshore wind energy by 2045 offer unprecedented growth opportunities for West Coast businesses throughout the supply chain. Hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind, Southern California Supplier Day offers your business the opportunity to learn about the latest offshore wind market updates. Learn about floating offshore wind, job opportunities, resources for your business, and connect with offshore wind developers, technology providers, and other suppliers.
Whether you are new to offshore wind or already participate in the industry, this unique event offers the latest insights into the West Coast offshore wind supply chain and gives your business direct access to industry leaders.
AGENDA
DECEMBER 14, 2022
9:00 A.M.
Global and U.S. Offshore Wind Market Overview
Demand for offshore wind is surging. The global offshore wind energy market size reached USD 27.33 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to hit USD 129 billion by 2030, according to Precedent Research. Asia, Europe, and the U.S. have enacted polices and goals to build over 307 GWs in the next decade. In the next few years, there will be a transition from fixed bottom offshore wind to floating platforms to reach these goals. This technology and energy transition is creating an opportunity-rich market for California companies, who can provide the hundreds of products and services needed to develop offshore wind globally and domestically. Learn about each of these markets to fully grasp the potential for your company.
Speaker:
- Geoffrey Hebertson, Renewable Energy Research Analyst, Rystad Energy
9:30 A.M.
Golden Opportunities for the Golden State
As offshore wind advances in California, it is creating pathways for developing a local supply chain. The U.S. Bureau
of Ocean and Energy Management will discuss how the federal leasing process is supporting economic development through Supply Chain and Workforce Development Credits. Learn how these credits offer a golden opportunity for California businesses.
Speaker:
- Doug Boren, Regional Director – Pacific Region, BOEM
10:00 A.M.
We Can’t Wait: Current California Companies Working in Offshore Wind
Many California companies are already working in the offshore wind industry. Learn how they prepared themselves to enter the market, overcame challenges, and secured contracts.
Speakers:
- Moderator: Anthony Girolami, Partner, Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental Practice Group, Sheppard Mullin
- Chris Gagnon, Director of Business Development, O&M, Gemini Energy Services
- Lindsay Van Antwerp, Manager – Commercial Business Development, General Dynamics NASSCO
- Dave Jones, Bathymetry Account Manager, Saildrone
10:45 A.M.
Networking Break
11:00 A.M.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: How an Offshore Wind Project Can Contribute to a Local Economy
On the East Coast, unions and developers are working together to create partnerships for developing a U.S. worker pipe-line. Panelists will share an overview on how an offshore wind project creates local jobs and will also share their expertise on how to create similar partnerships on the West Coast.
Speakers:
- Moderator: Chuck Cook, Vice President of Policy and Outreach, Business Network for Offshore Wind
- Wayne Chow, International Representative, Business Development, IBEW
- Roy Coulombe, Consultant/ President of Royal Advisors & Consultants, Ironworkers International Union
- Nicholas W. Graziano, International Representative, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
11:45 A.M.
BOEM’S California Lease Auction: Recap & Looking Ahead
On Tuesday, December 6, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) conducted an auction for five lease areas in California. As the first lease sale on the West Coast and the first requiring floating technology, this historic event officially launched two new U.S. offshore wind markets that will individually drive major investments and supply chain development. Learn about the lease auction winners and the future of offshore wind supply chain investment in California and on the West Coast.
Speakers:
- Daniel Birmingham, Senior Procurement Manager, Invenergy
- Paul James Sørheim, Project Manager – California & US West Coast, REN BD US & Americas, Equinor ASA
- Tyler Studds, Head of Offshore Wind Business Development – West, Ocean Winds
- Ross Tyler, Senior Developer for Offshore Wind, RWE
12:15 P.M.
Networking Lunch
1:00 P.M.
Keynote Speaker: Status of Offshore Wind in California
1:00 P.M.
A Deeper Dive into Floating Offshore Wind
This session will provide a more in-depth look at floating offshore wind, including development phases and timelines. It will provide an overview of the types of foundations, mooring systems, cables, and ports that are used in floating offshore wind ports. This session is intended to provide an overview of the technology and help you determine where your company may fit into the supply chain.
The session will be delivered in three sections with time for Q&A:
Moderator:
- Ben Brown, Senior Director of Education, Business Network for Offshore Wind
1. An Introduction to Floating Offshore Wind
- Speaker: Ross Tyler, Senior Developer for Offshore Wind, RWE
2. Development Phases
3. Contracting and Business Opportunities
- Floating Offshore Wind Ports and Vessels
- Platform Installation
- Anchors & Mooring Lines
- Electrical Service Platform & Cables
- Jeff Andreini, Vice President, Crowley Marine Services
- Lyla Mathieu, Procurement Manager, DEME Group
3:05 P.M.
Networking Break
3:30 P.M.
Floating Technology Platforms and Localization Plans
- Thalía Krüger, Principle Power, Senior Business Development Manager
- David Vallee, Supply Chain Manager, Cierco Energy
4:30 P.M.
Floating Offshore Wind ReadINess (FLOWIN) Prize Match Making
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Business Network for Offshore Wind are proud to partner with the Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office, on the first-ever FLOWIN Prize to help pave the way for the cost-effective domestic manufacturing and deployment of commercial utility-scale floating offshore wind energy turbines in U.S. waters. Learn how to connect with companies participating in the competition and become part of this groundbreaking initiative propelling the U.S. towards floating offshore wind global leadership.
- Sam Tirone, Manager for Supply Chain Research, Business Network for Offshore Wind
5:00 P.M.
Networking Reception
hotel & VENUE
Address
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley
7450 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
Accommodations
Offshore Wind Supplier Day: California Edition will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley. The Business Network has secured a block of discounted hotel rooms for Supplier Day attendees. Please use this link to book your room.
Host Sponsor
Sponsors
Media Partners
Offshore Wind Supplier Day Sponsorship
Southern California Supplier Day will bring together 100+ California and West Coast companies participating in or interested in joining the rapidly growing U.S. offshore wind supply chain. Supplier Day offers your company the opportunity to showcase your products and services directly to industry professionals with purchasing power. Download our Sponsorship Opportunities PDF to learn more.
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