Offshore Wind 101: Outlook & Opportunities

November 5, 2020 | Online ::

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The global offshore wind market is expected to witness exuberant growth through 2028, and North America is estimated to be the fastest growing market for offshore wind. A Wood Mackenzie report released on August 5, 2020 found as much as $166 billion could be gained by 2035, along with 80,000 jobs. These jobs can make a real difference in post-pandemic economic recovery. New developments are emerging every day, but to take advantage, you must have a comprehensive understanding of the offshore wind market.

As the offshore wind market gains traction, stakeholders are looking to meet the implementation challenges of upcoming projects, including environmental concerns, permitting considerations, regulatory delays, and financing challenges. This course will bring together a curated faculty of offshore wind experts for insight on:

• Status of the United States offshore wind market
• Global context and status of the Asian Pacific Market
• The latest offshore wind technology developments
• Permitting processes and environmental concerns
• Criteria for financing
• Best practices for development of viable projects

Register now to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about industry trends, upcoming projects, key financing, and emerging technological developments in the quickly evolving offshore wind market.

Learning Outcomes

This course will provide attendees an opportunity to:

• Review the scope of offshore wind projects
• Get a deep dive into wind turbine and offshore wind technological advancements
• Discuss strategies for successful offshore wind project implementation
• Identify how to take advantage of tax benefits and incentives
• Explore best practices for successful project implementation, including siting and permitting
• Demonstrate an understanding of the economic benefits and potential of offshore wind

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this event.

 

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations, video, and Q&A will be used in the program.

Thursday, November 5, 2020 : Central Time

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. :: Course Timing

8:45 – 9:00 a.m. :: Log In

9:00 – 9:05 a.m. :: Welcome

9:05 – 10:15 a.m. :: Global & State Trends

The global Offshore Wind market is expected to witness exuberant growth through 2028, and North America is estimated to be the fastest growing market for offshore wind. (MarketsandMarkets Report 7/27). This session will detail the latest trends in the industry, both in the United States and globally, with a focus on the robust Asia – Pacific market.

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. :: An Overview of Offshore Wind Implementation

The prospects for offshore wind projects in the U.S. remain positive and support from public and private sectors remains strong. This panel will provide an overview of the implementation challenges of upcoming Offshore Wind projects, including environmental concerns, permitting considerations, regulatory delays, and financing challenges.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. :: Offshore Wind Technology Overview

The rapid growth of offshore wind applications has presented new challenges to wind turbine engineers. This session will provide an overview of current offshore wind technology, and cover some of the challenges facing the growth of offshore wind technology.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. :: Lunch Break

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. :: Economic Benefits Potential of OSW

The Wood Mackenzie study released in August 2020 determined the U.S. Treasury stands to gain $1.7 billion by 2022 and the nation to achieve another 28 GW if federal lease auctions go forward. The report also found as much as $166 billion could be gained by 2035, along with 80,000 jobs annually. All of this would be dependent on lease auctions proceeding each year through 2022, however. In this session you’ll get a deep dive into the report and the expectations for continued growth of the offshore wind market in the U.S.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. :: Finance

This session will discuss how to ensure projects are viable by taking advantage of tax benefit and incentive programs, and how projects can meet needed criteria for debt and equity financing.

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. :: Review and Q&A

• Jason Busch, Executive Director, Pacific Ocean Energy Trust

• Cherise Gaffney, Partner – Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources, Stoel Rives

• Edgare Kerkwijk, Board Member, Asia Wind Energy Association

• Chad Marriott, Partner, Stoel Rives

• Walt Musial, Priincipal Engineer and Offshore Wind Lead, National Wind Technology Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• You will receive a meeting invitation will include a link to join the meeting.
• Separate meeting invitations will be sent for the morning and afternoon sessions of the course.
  • You will need to join the appropriate meeting at the appropriate time.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Offshore Wind 101: Outlook & Opportunities

November 5, 2020 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before October 02, 2020 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800