Organizers: Energy Innovation – Norway and ARMSA Academy UK.
Time: Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at 15.00 – 16.00 CEST
Format:
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1. Introduction and Welcome
Frank Emil Moen, CEO Energy Innovation & Rakesh Maharaj, CEO ARMSA Academy
– Welcome with short background for this webinar
– Overview of the importance of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) in offshore wind, including a short presentation of ARMSA Academy.
2. The UK’s Regulatory Framework for Offshore Wind
Presenter: Paul Bradley, Head of Operations, Energy Division, HM Principal Inspector, HSE (UK Offshore Wind Regulator)
Overview of the UK’s Regulatory Framework:
– Explanation of the regulatory framework for offshore wind in the UK.
– How existing regulations were adapted from other industries, like oil and gas.
HSE’s Early Strategy Towards Offshore Wind:
– Retrospective view on how the UK HSE developed its strategy for offshore wind in the initial years.
– Lessons learned and key milestones in the evolution of the regulatory framework.
Advocacy and Enforcement Roadmap:
– Current and future plans for advocacy and enforcement in the offshore wind sector.
– How HSE ensures compliance and promotes best practices in the industry.
3. Norway’s Emerging Regulatory Framework for Offshore Wind
Presenter: Torleif Husebø, Section Head, Process Integrity, Havtil – Norwegian Ocean Industry Authorities
Status of Regulatory Framework Development in Norway:
– Update on the ongoing work to develop a regulatory framework for offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).
– Discussion of the consultation process and key milestones.
Challenges and Considerations:
– The balance between maintaining high HSE standards and addressing industry concerns about cost and regulation scope.
– Drawing on experience from Norway’s petroleum industry and adapting it to offshore wind.
Key Principles of the Proposed Regulations:
– Focus on risk-based, performance-oriented regulations.
– Incorporation of international standards and close dialogue with industry stakeholders.
4. Short Q&A Session (ask questions in the chat)
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This webinar is part of a serie of webinars organized by Energy Innovation and Fagskolen Rogaland (the Technical College of Rogaland) as part of the Regional Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind in Norway – as part of the T-Shore Erasmus+ project.