North Sea Farmers’ Post

I am happy to anounce that our new publication is now available online. Multi-use offshore farms have the potential to address marine space limitations and stimulate collaborations and new economic opportunities. However, its environmental impacts are not yet well understood. This study aims to quantify the potential environmental impacts a multi-use offshore farm, which combines an offshore wind farm and a mussel farm, by performing a Life Cycle Assessment. This research forms part of the SUMES project. Thanks very much to all the co-authors. This work would not have been possible without the hard work and contributions of Bilge Baş Sue Ellen Taelman Sander van den Burg Jo Dewulf. #Sustainability #BlueEconomy #Multiuse #LifeCycleAssessment

#Salamander, the #floatingoffshorewind joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, is working with two Scottish universities to assess the potential impact of #floatingwind farms on #marine ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/g39FXKgP. #fish #fishmigration #marinelife #esg #offshore #research #sensors #fluorometer #echosounder

Happy #GlobalWindDay! 🌬️ (more rotors sweeping = more ecology keeping) Today, we celebrate #sustainable and #ecological wind energy, current and coming. To help unlock the ¨ecological¨ part, a year ago we embarked on the development of FLORA, an innovative offshore bird detection system designed to collect T-zero measurements for onward bird impact mitigation strategies at offshore wind farms. This breakthrough, in partnership with / and for the Ecowende offshore wind farm, will combine our bespoke marine energy technology, cutting-edge radar and AI solutions to protect wildlife. Together, with Robin Radar Systems and DHI we're setting a new ecological standard for wind farm design and development, ensuring a greener and more sustainable future. The formula for the coming offshore wind farms is straightforward: More rotors sweeping 🌬️✇✇✇ = More ecology keeping 📡 🦅🦇. #WorldWindDay #SustainableEnergy #EcologicalEnergy #Innovation #WildlifeProtection #moresweepingmorekeeping Shell, Eneco, Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.,

Examining the impact of decommissioned offshore structures   A new study suggests that decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are simply left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs. 🔽 Find more info in comments below 🔽 #Decommissioning #OffshoreOilandGas #OilandGasNews #ArtificialReefs #OilandGasJobs ⤵️ Click Follow on our page to keep up to date with energy news ⤵️

🔎 Exploring interfaces and synergies in ecological research offshore wind Since winning the tender in December 2022, the Ecowende team has been working diligently on the development of the planned ecological measures and research. To curate these research plans for our wind farm, we are working together with like-minded partners Waardenburg Ecology and WaterProof Marine Consultancy & Services B.V. As the ecology research plans are crystallising, we welcomed representatives from governmental institutions, NGOs and wind farm developers to our first ecology session. Pauline Roos, Ecowende: “Our ecological research program is just one of many in the Dutch North Sea. Exploring interfaces and synergies is important to ensure that all the data being collected is complementary to each other and to ensure efficient use of the resources available to us. During the session we learned there are quite a few opportunities to join efforts with government research programs and other wind park developers.” Joost Brinkkemper, WaterProof: “The enthusiasm during the session showed the willingness of institutions and wind farm developers to work together on this effort.” Alrike Dreissen, Waardenburg, adds: “We are glad to already discover opportunities for collaboration and synergies that could further strengthen the knowledge we will gain with the Ecowende project.” Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQKk4jnW Thanks for participating Vogelbescherming Nederland, Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Netherlands Enterprise Agency , Rijkswaterstaat, NedZero - Trade Association for Wind Energy, Van Oord, TNO, SEAMARCO, Stichting De Noordzee, Vattenfall, RWE, Ørsted, SSE Renewables, Pondera and The Rich North Sea! #ecowende #hollandsekustwest #teamingupwithnature #offshorewind #energytransition Shell Eneco

The final North Atlantic Right Whale and Offshore Wind Strategy announced by NOAA and BOEM makes for interesting reading. This strategy provides a comprehensive approach to managing the impact of offshore wind energy on the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. It is a significant step towards balancing the need for clean, renewable energy to address the climate crisis while protecting and conserving the right whale population. The collaborative effort between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and conservation organizations demonstrates a commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The North Atlantic Right Whale and Offshore Wind Strategy acknowledges the importance of considering the potential risks to marine life during the development and operation of offshore wind projects. By implementing measures to minimize impacts on the right whale habitat and migration routes, the strategy ensures that the growth of renewable energy does not come at the expense of wildlife conservation. This proactive approach sets a precedent for responsible and sustainable energy development that prioritizes environmental preservation. See the link below for further information. #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalConservation #Sustainability

How do we find a balance between nature inclusiveness and business cases for offshore wind farms? Yesterday, I enjoyed a constructive round table discussion at the World Energy Council with Richard Gort from TenneT, Nina Vielen-Kallio from ECHT regie in transitie and Marjolein Kelder from The Rich North Sea.   “Limiting the impact of price-components in tenders will help to make more money available for biodiversity projects, because each euro that we put in the price-component of a tender can’t be spent on biodiversity projects. Creating extra-large water replenishment holes in our HKZ-turbines was technically challenging, but the decision was also made possible because the financial offer was limited in that tender, which gave us the financial possibility to innovate also on such an important topic like biodiversity.“   #fossilfree Vattenfall #wec

A new study suggests that decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are simply left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs. Researchers carried out a comprehensive analysis of existing studies on the environmental impacts of marine offshore structures – including oil and gas platforms and offshore wind farms – worldwide. It highlighted that such installations could offer some ecological benefits – including increasing the diversity and abundance of fish species – in areas where the seafloor is mostly comprised of sand. However, there was limited conclusive evidence that oil and gas platforms and offshore wind farms could provide further substantial benefits if they are left in the sea after being decommissioned. #OffshoreStructures #OceanEnergy #OffshoreWindFarms #Sustainability Click the link below to discover more ⬇ https://bit.ly/3TOalBt

RWE is investigating how artificial reefs at #OffshoreWind farms in the Baltic Sea can affect the marine ecosystem and whether they can create an attractive marine habitat, particularly for blue mussels, algae and fish species. In partnership with Linnéuniversitetet and cable service provider BALTIC OFFSHORE KALMAR AB, RWE is conducting a pilot study in the Swedish Baltic Sea. https://loom.ly/ig-6hFk

🌊 Exciting news from Iberdrola Renewables! 🌊 Iberdrola is leading the way in marine biodiversity and responsible offshore wind energy with its Integrated Science Plan for Offshore Wind, Wildlife, and Habitat in US Atlantic Waters. This plan, part of the Regional Wildlife Science Collaboration for Offshore Wind (RWSC), aims to protect wildlife and promote sustainable development. The Science Plan, developed over two years with experts and stakeholders, will standardize research methods and inform conservation decisions. Iberdrola's subsidiary, Avangrid, is pioneering Vineyard Wind 1, the nation's first large-scale #offshorewind project, set to power 400,000+ homes and cut carbon emissions significantly. In a demonstration of their commitment, Vineyard Wind One has paused construction to protect migrating whales, showcasing their dedication to sustainability and biodiversity. Let's applaud Iberdrola's efforts in driving renewable energy forward while safeguarding our marine ecosystems! 🐋🌱 #biodiversity #offshorewind #Avangrid #sustainability #renewableenergy