15. October 2025 - Hall C
The premier gathering for procurement professionals, suppliers, and industry leaders navigating the evolving landscape of sustainability and compliance.

Welcome

The Offshore Wind Conference at OTD Energy 2025 brings together industry leaders, developers, and suppliers to explore the future of offshore wind.

Attendees will get firsthand insight into what this means for technology, cost trajectories, supplier opportunities, policy and industrial development, and the role of Utsira Nord in shaping the future of Norway’s offshore wind sector.

Offshore Wind – Reality Check 2025

Meet the players who are turning offshore wind into real business.

Moderator

10:00 – 10:05

Frank Emil Moen, CEO / Managing partner – Energy Innovation

Post-Election Politics & the Utsira Nord Race

Norwegian Offshore Wind After the Election – Analysis and Choices

10:05 – 10:20

How will the election shape Norwegian offshore wind, and what does the Utsira Nord competition mean for the industry and Norway’s position in the North Sea?

Mads Arild Vedøy, Founder & Advisor| Offshore & Floating Wind Strategy – M. A. Vedøy AS

Deep Wind Offshore – International Experience, Norwegian Ambitions

10:20 – 10:35

With projects in South Korea, Sweden, Estonia, and Chile – and partnerships with global operators like EDF Power Solutions, KHNP, Valorem, and Sunly – Deep Wind Offshore is shaping offshore wind internationally. Now the company turns its focus homeward, as part of the Harald Hårfagre consortium bidding for Utsira Nord.

Olene Koch, Country Manager Norway – Deep Wind Offshore

Utsira Nord and the Road Ahead for Offshore Wind

10:35 – 10:50

Equinor presents its ambitions for offshore wind in Norway, with focus on future projects on the Norwegian shelf. The company also provides insights into its international portfolio – from Dogger Bank to Empire Wind – and highlights how suppliers can position themselves.

Daniel Rogstad, VP Renewables – Equinor

Turning Oil Expertise into Offshore Wind Value

Oilfield Experience: A Competitive Edge in Offshore Wind

10:50 – 11:05

From Taiwan to Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, Seagreen, Framo has applied its “well-secured suction anchors” technology and offshore expertise to become a key supplier to the offshore wind industry. As the market grows, Framo shares how they diversified into offshore wind — and why they see it as an increasingly important part of their future business.

Ina Ekeberg, Business Development Manager Offshore – Framo

The Growing Offshore Wind Market for Oil Suppliers

11:05 – 11:20

ABB shows how small and medium-sized suppliers from the oil and gas sector can become part of international offshore wind projects through cooperation with the larger players.

Frank Wilhelmsen, Segment Manager Offshore Wind – ABB

Panel Debate – Navigating Offshore Wind: Local Uncertainty, Global Opportunities

11:30 – 12:00
  • Will there be a real home market for offshore wind in Norway, or will opportunities lie abroad?

  • What is required for SMEs to position themselves in international deliveries?

  • How does the supply chain actually work – and how can smaller players connect to main contractors?

Panel

  • Olene Koch, Country Manager Norway – Deep Wind Offshore
  • Daniel Rogstad, VP Renewables – Equinor
  • Frank Wilhelmsen, Segment Manager Offshore Wind – ABB
  • Moderator: Frank Emil Moen, CEO / Managing partner – Energy Innovation

Break - visit the OTD Energy Exhibition

12:00 – 13:00
Location will be shared soon

Floating Wind – Opportunities for the Norwegian Supply Chain

13:00 – 13:15

Odfjell Oceanwind has secured an 80% share in the Salamander Floating Wind Farm in Scotland and one of the MetCentre positions for a 24 MW floating demonstration turbine. These milestones highlight the growing role of Norwegian expertise and the opportunities emerging for the supply chain in floating wind.

Kenneth Fossøy, VP Business Development – Odfjell Oceanwind

Exports to International Offshore Wind Projects Are Growing

13:15 – 13:30

How have Norwegian suppliers strengthened their role in global offshore wind, and where are the biggest export opportunities ahead?

Frida Aulie, Senior Economist – Menon Economics

Reliable wind turbine operation with high performance lubrication

13:30 – 13:45

Wind turbine efficiency has grown significantly and still has room to improve. MOLYKOTE® will show how specialty lubricants boost reliability, cut downtime, and support sustainability goals. The talk highlights hazard-label-free lubricants that meet today’s standards and upcoming PFAS restrictions.

Christian Kranenberg – DuPont

Ambitions and SN II Scope

13:45 – 14:00

Rosenberg Worley presents its ambitions in offshore wind and its role as supplier for the substation at Sørlige Nordsjø II – marking a new chapter for a company with long traditions from Norway’s oil and gas industry.

Nick Routledge, VP Sustainable Energy & Project Director SNII – Rosenberg Worley

Succeeding in the O&M Market

14:00 – 14:15

Vertikal Service presents how they work with inspections and maintenance offshore, how they are positioning themselves in the growing wind market, and their view on future opportunities in O&M.

Leif Røv, Director Wind Energy – Vertikal Service An Archer Company

Having the Right Competence & Meeting Growing Demand for People

14:15 – 14:30

Drawing on the work being carried out through the European T-shore project, this presentation will highlight which skills are most in demand today and in the years to come – and how companies across Europe can prepare for the growing need for people in offshore wind.

Daire Horgan, Senior Research & Development Specialist at Wind Energy Ireland.

Summary & Closing Remarks

14:30 – 14:35

WindHub at Energyshow

I am pleased to invite you to the Offshore WindHub at Energyshow, taking place on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 (19.00 – 22.30) in the Telia Lounge at DNB Arena.

This special gathering brings together speakers, delegates, and key players from the offshore wind industry for an evening of networking, exchange, and new connections in an informal yet focused setting.

Please note that seating is limited, and early registration is recommended to secure your place.

I look forward to seeing you there.

About

The Offshore Wind Conference at OTD Energy 2025 is designed to highlight the business opportunities in the global offshore wind industry. The program brings together developers, operators, and suppliers to share market forecasts, project ambitions, and experiences from offshore wind development at home and abroad.

With a strong focus on supplier opportunities, diversification strategies, and the rapidly expanding operations & maintenance market, the conference provides practical insights into how companies can win contracts, build partnerships, and position themselves in the international supply chain. This is the meeting place where Norwegian offshore expertise connects with global offshore wind opportunities.

The Comittee

Erlend Keilen

Chairman OTD Energy

Frank Emil Moen

Comitte Chairman
CEO / Managing Partner for Energy Innovation AS

Free

Offshore Wind Conference

Date

15. October 2025

Location

Hall C

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providing 55 hours of content

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