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Portland, ME

New England & Atlantic Canada OSW Forum

Fostering Regional Collaboration Across Borders
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As the U.S. offshore wind market continues its whirlwind of development, the Canadian offshore wind industry has set bold goals for offshore wind capacity. Recent legislative and regulatory changes are setting the stage for the country’s nascent industry and the completion of Canada’s first offshore wind farm in Nova Scotia is expected to be completed in 2030. What opportunities do our neighbors to the north hold for U.S. supply chain companies? 

Join Oceantic Network on October 16, 2024, in Portland, Maine, to learn about the Canadian market, explore cross-border opportunities, and better understand how both countries can work collaboratively to grow the regional offshore wind industry.  

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Tickets & Pricing

  • Member

    $245.00

  • Non-Member

    $395.00

  • Speaker

    $195.00

  • Government

    $195.00
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Agenda

  • Tue, October 15 2024

    • Welcome Reception

      Join us for a Welcome Reception to kick off the event!

      Center Street Room, Lobby Level
      Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
      9 Center Street
      Portland, ME  04101

  • Wed, October 16 2024

    • Registration & Breakfast

      Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Be sure to arrive early to enjoy breakfast and networking before the Forum kicks off at 8:30 a.m.

    • U.S. and Canada Market Primers

      Speaker:

      • Liz Burdock, President & CEO, Oceantic Network
      • John Dalton, President, Power Advisory

    • Host Remarks

      Speaker:

      • Todd Griset, Attorney, PretiFlaherty

    • Full Speed Ahead: Spotlight on New England and Coastal Canadian Markets

      The opening panel will feature public officials and developers discussing next steps in the New England and coastal Canadian offshore wind markets, including policy developments, infrastructure investment timelines, and supply chain maturation. The Canadian government has identified shallow-waters areas for deployment (along with floating areas) and is working to streamline regulations but has also never tested an offshore wind regulatory project before. In the U.S., the federal government has identified an enormous area for floating development in the Gulf of Maine, large enough to spark sufficient supply chain development ready for the 2030s. What is the public sector outlook for industry? How does the development of one market impact the other?

      Speakers:

      • Moderator: Darius Snieckus, Correspondent, Canada’s National Observer
      • Tony Appleton, Offshore Wind Director, Burns & McDonnell
      • Thomas Newcomb, Senior Chief Consultant, Offshore Wind Advisory, Ramboll
      • Abby Watson, President, The Groundwire Group

    • Cooperation and Collaboration in Practice

      This panel explores the practical aspects of cooperation and collaboration in offshore wind projects resulting in cohesion in practice. Drawing on lessons from businesses that operate across the U.S.-Canadian border, panelists will share real-world experiences and strategies for overcoming logistical, regulatory, and cultural challenges in managing offshore wind projects that span the U.S.-Canadian border. This includes a discussion on how businesses align with different regulatory environments and workforce strategies.

      Speakers:

      • Moderator: Stephanie Francoeur, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Oceantic Network
      • Dane Pehrman, Director of Strategy & Growth – Power and New Energy, Worley
      • Grant Provost, Business Agent – Local 7 Maine, The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers
      • Peter Tattersfield, Director of Business Development – Wind Americas, Fugro
      • Hannah Webb, Renewables & Offshore Wind Lead, Maine International Trade Center

    • Networking Break

      Connect and network with attendees!

    • Connecting Currents: Transmission Opportunities for Regional Collaboration

      Atlantic coastal provinces and New England states have long traded power across their borders, but the advent of offshore wind offers new opportunities to build resiliency and efficiency into the power system. The potential cross-border benefits have already been explored by a coalition of private and public sector entities who advocate for linking up the Gulf of Maine to the Nova Scotia coastline. Now, with Gulf of Maine Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) identified and the Canadian market taking steps forward, how should both sides of the border drive that collaboration forward? How will upcoming changes, both regulatory and in the power market, further drive further opportunities?

      Speakers:

      • Moderator: Alisdair McLean, CEO, Net Zero Atlantic
      • John Dalton, President, Power Advisory
      • Janice Fuller, formerly President of Mid-Atlantic, Anbaric
      • Daniel Sosland, President, Acadia Center

    • Fireside Chat | The Maine Research Array: Pioneering Offshore Wind Innovation in the Gulf of Maine

      Join us for a fireside chat on the Maine Research Array, an innovative offshore wind project advancing floating wind technology in the Gulf of Maine. Learn how this initiative is driving renewable energy development while balancing environmental and community considerations. Hear from industry leaders on the project’s impact and the future of offshore wind in New England and Atlantic Canada.

      Speakers:

      • Dan Kennedy, Director – Engineering, Diamond Offshore Wind
      • Dr. Anthony Viselli, P.E., Manager, Offshore Model Testing and Structural Design, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine
      • Stephanie Watson, Maine Offshore Wind Program Manager, Governor’s Energy Office, State of Maine

    • Networking Lunch

      Enjoy a catered lunch and networking with fellow attendees.

    • Opportunities for Cross-Border Supply Chain Building

      Xodus Group, a global energy consultancy with U.S. operations based in Boston, has carried out substantial offshore wind supply chain studies across New England and the broader U.S. As Canada has recently passed major legislation that will allow Atlantic Canadian provinces to lease seabed for offshore wind development, there is an opportunity to expand the existing trade relationship that exists with New England states. This session will provide an overview of the strengths of New England and Atlantic Canada, and the pathways for collaboration that will result in a sustainable and robust offshore wind supply chain for both nations.

      Speaker:

      • Delia Warren, Lead Renewables Consultant, Xodus

    • Spotlight on Ports & Vessels

      The buildout of the U.S. market has demonstrated the need for regional collaboration in port development and advancement. As the Canadian market comes online and both regions move towards floating offshore wind, port system collaboration that emphasizes sustainability, connectivity, and technological advancement, will be even more important to successfully deliver on both countries’ offshore wind ambitions. The integration of key ports selected by strategic site selection, accessibility to major transport networks, and the ability to effectively manage is key to establishing a regional supply chain. This panel will discuss the goal of enhanced cooperation among ports on both sides of the border, and effective strategies and actions for working together to achieve a port system capable of delivering floating and fixed-bottom offshore wind at scale.

      Speakers:

      • Moderator: Carol Oldham, Director of Business Development, Foss Offshore Wind
      • Albert Barbusci, CEO/Principal, Novaporte
      • Scott Penney, CEO, Port of Argentia
      • Chris Waterson, President & CEO, Waterson Terminals
      • Ted Williams, President, Senesco Marine

    • Networking Break

      Connect and network with attendees!

    • Bridging Borders: Leveraging International Cooperation for Regional Policy Implementation

      The closing panel will explore international cooperation as a tool for translating regional policies into tangible outcomes and achieving national and state goals. Both the Canadian national government and U.S. state governments have set aggressive clean energy goals and will look to offshore wind as a critical resource. However, lack of an available supply chain and infrastructure curtail development at the required pace. The panel will focus on how collaboration across borders can enhance policy effectiveness, address complex regional challenges, such as environmental concerns, economic development, lack of adequate infrastructure, and different offtake timelines. Panelists will also explore economic advantages each market offers and how that may translate into greater collaboration.

      Speakers:

      • Moderator: Anthony Buxton Chair, Energy Group | Co-Chair, Climate Strategy Group, Preti Flaherty
      • Dan Burgess, Director, Governor’s Energy Office, State of Maine
      • Michael Judge, Undersecretary of Energy, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
      • Abby Watson, President, The Groundwire Group

    • Closing Remarks

      Speaker:

      • Denielle Christensen, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Oceantic Network

    • Maine Offshore Wind Drinks

      Connect with fellow attendees and others for Maine Offshore Wind Drinks! This event is free and open to all.

      Maine Offshore Wind Drinks will take place at Bunker Brewing Company (17 Westfield Street D) in Portland.

      RSVP here.

Sponsors

Host Sponsor

  • Preti Flaherty

Event Sponsors

  • GZA
  • Worley

Sponsorship Opportunities

New England & Atlantic Canada OSW Forum To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]. Download our Sponsorship Opportunities PDF to learn more. 

Event Hotel

The deadline to book a discounted hotel room has passed, but you can still book a room at Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront (9 Center Street).

Hannaford Hall

Abromson Community Education Center
University of Southern Maine

The closest parking available is the USM Parking Garage. Parking is $4.15/hour for standard vehicles and $8.30/hr for oversize vehicles. All parking is subject to a $1 processing fee. We recommend purchasing a day pass (7:00am-11:00pm) for $16/day.

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88 Bedford StreetPortland, ME 04101

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