Advancing design and installation for future energy challenges

Advancing design and installation for future energy challenges

As the energy landscape evolves, so do the demands placed on foundation systems. Papers in this theme will address geotechnical solutions to aid offshore wind, carbon storage, hydrogen infrastructure and other emerging offshore energy technologies. They will consider challenges in design, installation and long‑term performance, emphasising the need for resilient, adaptable and cost‑effective foundation strategies.

The global shift toward low‑carbon and renewable energy is reshaping the offshore engineering landscape, driving demand for foundation systems that can perform reliably under new and increasingly complex conditions. As offshore wind expands into deeper waters, carbon storage projects scale up, and hydrogen infrastructure begins to take shape, geotechnical design and installation practices must evolve to meet these emerging challenges. This theme explores the latest advances in foundation engineering that support the next generation of offshore energy technologies across all sectors.

We highlight innovations in foundation concepts, installation techniques, and performance assessment methods that address the unique demands of modern energy infrastructure. From large‑diameter monopiles and suction caissons to novel hybrid systems and dynamically loaded foundations, engineers are developing solutions that balance structural efficiency with constructability, installability, environmental constraints, and long‑term resilience. These developments are essential for enabling cost‑effective deployment at scale while maintaining high standards of safety and reliability.

This theme also examines the geotechnical complexities associated with new energy applications, including cyclic loading from floating wind, subsurface changes linked to CO₂ injection and storage, and the operational requirements of hydrogen production and transport systems. Contributions may explore how advanced modelling, improved site characterisation, and innovative installation technologies can reduce uncertainty and enhance performance prediction across these diverse applications.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS DEADLINE: 26 JUNE 2026

The conference organising committee invites authors to submit abstracts, of up to 250 words.

The conference proceedings will be produced with an ISBN number. All published papers will be Scopus indexed and have searchable DOI numbers.

Submission Timeline

• Friday 26 June 2026 – Deadline for completed abstracts
• Friday 17 July 2026 – All primary authors will have been notified of their abstract status and given technical paper instructions
• Friday 29 January 2027 – Submission of draft papers for review
• Friday 30 April 2027 – Submission of final papers for publication after addressing review comments.