Wind meets Gas 2024

3–4 Oct 2024 | Groningen, Netherlands

Thursday, 3 October 2024 | 13:30 - 15:30

B: Unlocking the North Sea's Potential: Challenges and Breakthroughs in Large-Scale Energy Projects

Format:In-personLocation:Forum Groningen - Camera 2Track:Parallel session
79 participants

The North Sea is poised to become one of Europe’s most critical renewable energy hubs, but realizing its full potential requires overcoming significant challenges. This workshop will explore the key obstacles to commercializing and scaling up large-scale energy projects in the North Sea, with a spotlight on current developments and projects already underway. From financial hurdles and environmental concerns to technological innovation and cross-border collaboration, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to transform the North Sea into a sustainable powerhouse.

Moderation by Rene Peters - Business Director Energy Infrastructure at TNO

Speakers for this session include:

Bert van der Lingen - vice-chair of Nedzero

Erik van der Hoofd – Project director Delta Rhine Corridor at TenneT

Rob van Zoelen – North Sea Energy expert and analyst at New Energy Coalition

David Molenaar – Green Soccs BV