In this episode of ‘Alongside’ we examine how global supply chain issues caused by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have affected the wind farm sector. 

With these challenges there are also opportunities, as we hear from two of the industry’s leading companies to explore this. 

Stuart Keeble is a chartered civil engineer who is a commercial manager at Boskalis, a leading global dredging contractor and marine services provider to the offshore energy market.

Also on this episode is Fabian Hippe, Managing Director of Menck, a specialist in pile driving technology and services for oil and gas, wind and civil engineering projects around the world.

They discuss how it is not just supply of equipment and materials that is a challenge but the availability of staff and skills. But they also paint a positive picture for the renewables market, as demand for win increases in all parts of the world. We here how maximising this opportunity is key and what are the best ways to do that.

Highlights:

01:17 Impact of Global Events on the Maritime Sector

03:35 Challenges in Wind Farm Development

05:21 Technological and Logistical Considerations

06:50 Global Market and Future Prospects

14:46 Realistic Achievements and Industry Needs