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When: Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 11:45 - 12:30
Session description
This session explores how countries are embedding circularity into offshore wind tenders, shaping project decisions from design through decommissioning. It highlights how policy requirements drive lifecycle approaches to turbine durability, material use, traceability, and supplier engagement. Insights include end-of-life strategies for critical materials, and the role of harmonised standards across the North Sea to reduce fragmentation and strengthen supply chains.
Session chair
Anne Velenturf
Associate Professor in Circular Economy, University of Leeds
Presentations
From Policy to Practice: Embedding Circularity Across the Wind Farm Lifecycle in the Offshore Wind Project
Aki Pian
Wind Energy Environmental and Sustainability Specialist, Vattenfall
Standard Ecology and Circularity Framework for North Sea Offshore Wind
Pim Somers
Project Lead Nature-Friendly Offshore Energy, North Sea Foundation