From energy-driven multi-use in wind farms to North Sea Basin planning

How can offshore wind, nature, food production and other activities be combined at sea? Blue Cluster and North Sea Energy bring together a wide range of companies and experts for a workshop on the future of the North Sea.
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Own activity, By invitation only
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Address
Picardstraat 7, 1000 Brussel
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On 3 March, during the European Ocean Days in Brussels, Blue Cluster and North Sea Energy join forces around a shared ambition: a sustainable and resilient North Sea, driven by offshore renewable energy.

The further expansion of offshore energy infrastructure puts increasing pressure on the available maritime space and raises new questions about efficient spatial use and the combination of activities at sea. This workshop brings together companies, experts and stakeholders from both networks and provides a platform to exchange experiences and knowledge on multi-use of maritime space and energy coordination in the North Sea.

SWIM & NSE

Programme

The morning session focuses on practical solutions within offshore wind farms. We discuss how offshore energy infrastructure can evolve into multifunctional platforms for food production, nature restoration, smart structures and offshore security.

In the afternoon, we broaden the perspective to the North Sea as a whole. We address maritime spatial planning, cross-border coordination and the shared challenges of achieving a sustainable and resilient North Sea.

Check out the detailed programme of both sessions: 

Morning session

From offshore energy infrastructure to efficient and secure multi-use

09:00 Welcome and reception
09:30

Introduction to SWiM
Jens Moschner & Johan Driessen (KU Leuven)

Introduction to the workshop
Marijn Rabaut & Kinnie De Beule (Blue Cluster)

  • Food production and sea ranching in offshore infrastructures
    Nancy Nevejan (Shells and Valves)
  • Belreefs & using aquaculture techniques for nature restoration
    Vicky Stratigaki (Jan De Nul)
  • Protection of critical infrastructure and security
    Rodrigue Bijlsma (OOW Maritime Risk & Intelligence)
10:15 Coffee break
10:30

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Introduction
Marijn Rabaut & Kinnie De Beule  (Blue Cluster)

3 topics

  1. Aquaculture in offshore energy
  2. Nature restoration in offshore energy
  3. Protection of critical marine infrastructure in offshore energy
12:00

CONCLUSIONS

  • Feedback from interactive sessions µ
  • End & wrap up of theworkshop
12:30 Lunch & networking

Afternoon session

Planning the shared sea: multi use and energy coordination at a North Sea scale 

13:30 Introduction to the topic & NSE program 
George Wurpel & Rob van Zoelen 
13:45

MULTI-USE IN THE NORTH SEA: PRESENTATIONS

  • Regional collaboration for joint offshore infrastructure planning in the North Sea
    Jim van Keulen (North Seas Energy Cooperation)
  • International data & knowledge sharing in the Greater North Sea Basin Initiative
    Sharon Tatman, Deltares (Greater North Sea Basin Initiative)
  • Parallel development of energy commodities in the Netherlands – how do we solve this intricate puzzle? 
    Audrey Roustiau (Energie Beheer Nederland)
14:45 Coffee break
15:00

BREAK-OUT SESSIONS ON OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES AND ACTIONS

  • Break-out 1: Bridging nations & commodities: how to achieve a widely supported 
    energy grid for the North Sea
  • Break-out 2: Data sharing challenges & actions for cross-sectoral & international 
    maritime spatial planning 
  • Break-out 3: Parallel development of energy commodities in the North Sea: how do we 
    solve this intricate puzzle?
16:00 Drinks & networking
SWiM project

Practical information

The event's main language is English. Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required.

This event is invitation only. If you did not receive an invitation but are interested to attend, please reach out to Kinnie De Beule.

Register for the event

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