Annual General Meeting and Reception

Agenda

1730hrs AGM starts

• Welcome
• Chair’s Report to the Members
• Financial Statements and Accounts
• Elections
• Announcements, Awards
• Any Other Business

1800hrs Post-AGM Presentation – Alex Thompson, The Crown Estate – The Crown Estate: Marine Delivery Routemap

Alex Thompson is the Strategic Delivery Senior Manager at The Crown Estate, responsible for our Marine Strategy, and how it is delivered. Alex has a background in Marine environmental assessment, consenting and spatial planning. Before the Crown Estate, Alex worked in offshore wind development and in the Net Zero and Energy Department.

1830hrs Networking Reception, Wine & Refreshments

1930hrs Event Closes

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Registration

Thank you to our sponsors

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | 1300hrs – 1415hrs

Topics covered:

• High-level overview of the offshore wind market
• Floating offshore wind challenges and opportunities
• Overview of floating technology
• Selecting a floating substructure that is right for your project
• Q&A

Matt Barnott, Engineer at Flotation Energy and Vice Chair of the SUT+ committee. Matt has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering with Renewables, an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering and has spent the last 3.5 years at Flotation Energy developing their UK and International portfolio of floating offshore wind projects. Flotation Energy, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, sits at the heart of the energy transition. It’s determined to support the big switch to sustainable, clean and affordable energy through the application of innovative offshore wind technology.

Wednesday 25th September | 1800-2100hrs GMT+8

1 Farrer Park Station Road Napier Room Level 6 Singapore, Singapore 217562 Singapore

General Admission SGD$90.00

Welcome to the SUT Singapore Technical Evening! Join us for an exciting evening filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This in-person event will be held at the One Farrer Hotel. Connect with industry professionals, share knowledge, and expand your network. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and grow in the field of technology. Mark your calendars and see you there!

18:30 – 19:00 Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance, Christophe Semaille
Christophe will give a short introduction to the current technology available in Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance.

19:00 – 19:20 Introduction of SAUVC, Dr. Rajat Mishra
SAUVC Technical Chair Dr Rajat will provide a short brief of the upcoming, Singapore AUV Challenge 2025

Wednesday 9th October | 18:00 – 20:00hrs

Aberdeenshire Cricket Club, Aberdeen

Registration – £15 SUT members / £25 non-members (+ VAT)

Join us in Aberdeen for an evening meeting featuring presentations on:

Offshore transportation of CO2
Richard Powell, Senior Project Manager, Crondall Energy

Richard is a process engineer who has worked in the energy sector for over 30 years, with experience on engineering and project management of projects up to FEED stage. He is a Fellow of the IChemE.  He has worked on a large range of projects; oil/gas/CCUS, onshore/offshore, subsea/surface facilities, and located all around the world. His expertise lies in management and technical oversight of field development and feasibility studies, conceptual and front-end engineering design of the production facilities/pipelines.

Well Re-purposing for CCUS service
Pedro Da Matta, Senior Engineer, 2H

Pedro has over ten years of experience in the energy industry,  specialising in well engineering and carbon capture with expertise in casing and tubing design, drilling mechanics, and real-time monitoring and analysis.

Since joining 2H, Pedro has worked in some of the industry’s most critical HPHT wells in the North Sea. His commitment to excellence and innovation has enabled him to collaborate with diverse clients worldwide, enhancing their capabilities by providing insights and expert opinions, and optimising project development and client workflows using industry best practices.

Role of Digital Technologies for Scaling-up Carbon Capture and Storage: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr Hooman Haghighi, Global Director of Decarbonisation Digital Solutions, Wood

Dr Hooman Haghighi is an industry leader in engineering and decarbonisation solutions, highly experienced in providing consultancy services across the energy and materials markets.

Based in the UK, Hooman is the first or co-author of over 40 refereed journals, publications, and industry guidelines, primarily concerning hydrogen, carbon capture, and storage (CCS) – two of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy solutions.

Hooman has a PhD in petroleum engineering and has been involved in multiple major energy transition and decarbonisation projects worldwide. Hooman is responsible for the definition and application of digital solutions in the decarbonisation and energy transition space, identifying opportunities for the industry in the race to achieve net zero.

Tuesday 17th September | 1000-1600hrs

This event is now SOLD OUT!

This event is designed exclusively for early career professionals in the offshore geo-industry with fewer than 5 years of experience and students only!

Transport will be provided to each location. Details will be provided upon registration.

Join ECOSIGG on a FREE trip to Southampton for an educational day encompassing Site Planning & Investigation, Geotechnical Laboratory Testing, and Research for Novel Pile Design. The agenda includes:

• Ocean Infinity’s Remote Operations Centre and Virtual Reality Tour
• Visit the University of Southampton’s centrifuge, tow tank, and geotechnical laboratories
• University of Southampton academics and Geowynd engineers will deliver the following talks:

Benjamin Cerfontaine: “Silent piling to support offshore wind development”

I am currently associate professor in geotechnical engineering at the University of Southampton (UK) and a former EU-funded Marie-Curie fellow at the University of Dundee.

My main research focus is on foundations for offshore renewable energy devices, such as offshore wind turbines, and particularly floating offshore wind turbines. I have worked on screw piles, suction piles, or other silent piling techniques, with a focus on cyclic loading. My work entailed constitutive modelling, Finite Element, and DEM modelling, as well as centrifuge modelling.

Hugo Putahena: “GIS framework for marine spatial planning: finding space for offshore wind to support net zero”

Hugo Putuhena is a Post-doctoral Research Associate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) at the University of Southampton with a background in geoscience and geospatial. His research focuses on geographic information system (GIS) analysis of multi-disciplinary ocean data to assess suitable locations for future offshore wind, from anthropogenic, ecology, met ocean, and geoscience data. He is affiliated with the RAEng Centre of Excellence in Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering, Supergen ORE hub, and the BOWIE Ecowind project.

Andreas Ziogos: “Overview of interface testing and considerations for foundation applications”

Andreas is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Geowynd Laboratory (UK), with experience in advanced laboratory testing specification and analysis; foundation design, and ground investigation for onshore and offshore projects.

The SUT-US Young Professionals wants to invite you to our Connect, Collaborate, Succeed! Young Professionals Trivia Night. Come join us! It is going to be a fun evening of networking, games, trivia, and prizes!

This in-person event will be on October 24th at The Barrel Room – Great Heights Brewing Company (938 Wakefield Dr. Houston TX, 77018) from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm!

Moderator:

Victoria Mant
New Ventures Consultant

With 12 years in the offshore wind sector, Vicky is a seasoned business development professional and master networker. She has tripled commercial business, demonstrating exceptional strategic planning and market acumen. Her extensive experience and influential connections have been pivotal in driving growth and fostering industry partnerships. Vicky excels at identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and leading teams to success in the competitive renewable energy landscape. Her commitment to sustainable energy solutions underscores her role as a key player in the sector’s advancement.

This event is sponsored by:

If you would like to sponsor this event please click here!

Organizing Committee: Young Professionals Committee

Thursday 3rd October | 1830-2100hrs EEST

Babylon Bar, Nicosia (6 Iasonos Str., Nicosia, Cyprus 1082)

Welcome to SUT members and friends in Cyprus! Join the newly established SUT East Med branch for an evening of networking, refreshments, and snacks of your choice (individual cash bar).  Get to meet with professionals and academics involved in the regional energy industry and help the branch grow.

If you’d like to join us please RSVP by 1st October to [email protected] or fill in the form below.

1900-2200hrs | Ye Olde Watling Pub, 29 Watling Street, EC4M 9BR, London

Booking for individuals or teams of 5 is now open!

• How much of the ocean’s floor has been explored as of June 2024 and how much of land remains unexplored?
• How far did Boaty McBoatface travel in its recent ocean odyssey and what was it looking for?

Last year, Petrofac stormed through to another win to hang onto their crown, this year will they three-peat or be knocked off their throne?

All Learned Members of the SUT are invited to attend the London and South East Branch’s 8th Annual Pub Quiz at the Ye Olde Watling, 29 Watling Street, EC4M 9BR. The planned start time is 7pm, probable finish time 10pm with a buffet served between rounds.

Corporate Members are invited to send teams (5-person teams are ideal); individual members can form a scratch team on the night.

There is a limit of 50 attendees due to space restrictions at the venue and as such all teams and persons are encouraged to pre-register to avoid bitter disappointment on the night.

Following the quiz, there will be an opportunity to toast success or drown sorrows at the bar.

Our Quiz Master on the night will be the brilliant Andrew Tebboth (again!).

Please contact [email protected] with any queries