Planning for the next wave of offshore decommissioning

When: Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 14:00 - 14:45
Where: Luxua 1

Session description

Offshore wind decommissioning is set to grow significantly in the coming years, making this a critical moment for the industry to prepare for what comes next. At the same time, OSPAR is developing new guidance that could shape how offshore wind decommissioning is approached at national level across the North-East Atlantic. Against this backdrop, this session will explore how the industry can prepare for the next wave of decommissioning, looking at the business case, practical examples and lessons learned, removal methods and emerging technologies, and the technical and supply chain gaps that still need to be addressed.

Session chair

Gian Marco Gioffrè

Advisor - Sustainability, WindEurope

Panel

Pieter van Os

Program Manager, CIRCO International

Daan Koetzier

Product Lead for WTG , Heerema Engineering Solutions

Rebecca Verhaeghe

Project manager, POM West-Vlaanderen

Emma Amato

Senior Offshore Wind Decommissioning Engineer, Vattenfall