Sessions - WindEurope EoLIS 2026

Sessions

Circularity in tenders

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

Standard Ecology and Circularity Framework for North Sea Offshore Wind

Pim Somers

Project Lead Nature-Friendly Offshore Energy, North Sea Foundation

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