Posters
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We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
PO477: Strategic Port Planning for Offshore Wind: Managing Conflicting Demands with Predictive Modelling
Praveen Lawrence, Director - Energy Logistics, Haskoning UK Limited
Abstract
The UK and EU have set ambitious targets for offshore wind power generation, triggering a wave of new project developments across the region. As these multiyear projects begin to build out their supply chains, access to port infrastructure becomes critical for timely delivery. To spread the risk and enhance resilience, project developers are increasingly seeking access to multiple ports as a risk mitigation strategy. Ports, however, are being approached simultaneously by several projects with overlapping and often conflicting demands. With limited infrastructure, they face a complex challenge during contract negotiations—ensuring that commitments made are both realistic and achievable. This complexity is further exacerbated by uncertainties such as adverse weather, vessel delays, and equipment failures, all of which create cascading effects and make planning inherently dynamic. To address this, we recently used Witness—our predictive simulation technology—to support a major port in evaluating operational scenarios. The simulation helped identify a balanced solution that enabled multiple projects to be accommodated within the site, while accounting for variability and uncertainty.
