Offshore sustainability: from design to decommissioning

When: Thursday, 10 April 2025, 11:30 - 12:30
Where: Auditorium 11
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Session description

As offshore wind energy continues to grow, the need for sustainable practices throughout the lifecycle of wind farms becomes increasingly critical. This session will explore strategies to optimise sustainability during the planning and design phases, while addressing the significant challenges of offshore decommissioning. With a focus on practical solutions and innovation, the session will highlight approaches to resource management that ensure the long-term environmental and economic viability of offshore wind projects.

Session chair

Gian Marco Gioffrè

Advisor Sustainability, WindEurope

Presentations

Keynote

Virginijus Sinkevičius

MEP & Vice President of the Greens/EFA Group , European Parliament

Speakers

Armin Varmaz

Professor, HS Bremen

Lisa Ekstrand

Vice President, Sustainability, Vestas

Wendy Goossens

COO, Otary RS nv

Christian Franssen

Head of Process & Operations Integration, CTO Decarbonisation, ArcelorMittal