Sessions - WindEurope EoLIS 2026

Sessions

Offshore decommissioning: costs, policy and scenario planning

When: Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 10:30 - 11:15

Session description

This session explores different approaches to offshore wind decommissioning, looking at estimating future decommissioning costs, developing stronger end-of-use practices, and applying lessons learned from first generation wind farms. Attendees will gain practical insights into circularity, policy considerations, and strategies to ensure environmentally responsible and economically viable end-of-life management.

Session chair

Rebecca Verhaeghe

Project Manager Blue Energy, POM West-Vlaanderen

Presentations

Estimating Decommissioning Costs of Future Dutch Offshore Wind Farms to Update Tenders’ End-of-Life Provisions

Harald van der Mijle Meijer

Senior Consultant Wind Energy Technology, TNO - Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research

Laying the foundations for better end of use practices in offshore wind

Lorna Bennet

Strategic Theme Lead - Circular Economy, Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult

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