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We are delighted to announce that Miguel Silva is joining BlueFloat Energy as Country Manager for Portugal. 🌊🌍 Miguel will lead BlueFloat Energy’s operations in the country, where we have been partnering with Greenvolt Group since April 2023 to unlock the floating offshore wind potential of Portugal through the development offshore wind projects off the Portuguese coast. He will be responsible for developing our pipeline that will contribute towards the achievement of the national target of 2 GW of offshore wind installed capacity by 2030. Miguel will manage site selection, consenting, planning, and establish and maintain relationships with our partner in Portugal, Greenvolt Group, along with other strategic partners and key local stakeholders. Miguel offers a unique blend of technical, management, and consenting experience. He has 13 years of experience in the industrialization and manufacturing of wind turbines in several countries, including four years as General Manager of CorPower Ocean in Portugal, overseeing the deployment of a commercial-scale wave energy converter. Miguel has already started engaging with key stakeholders, beginning with the "Offshore Future: Energy and Sustainability" conference organized today by Zero in Lisbon. This forum focuses on energy and sustainability, featuring high-level institutional representatives like the Secretary of Energy and directors from Eng. José Carlos Simão, Director-General of Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM) and Eng. Jeronimo Meira da Cunha, Director-General of Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG). Please join us in welcoming Miguel! #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Portugal #Team #MedOcean

👏🏼👏🏼 It’s official! We have been formally awarded a feasibility licence for our #GippslandDawn Offshore Wind Project! Today, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced that following consultation with the First Nations, a number of offshore wind projects in the Gippsland area of Victoria, including our Gippsland Dawn project, have been granted a feasibility licence 🎉. Pierre-Antoine Tetard, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive VP APAC at BlueFloat Energy, is visiting Australia to celebrate this milestone and engage with key stakeholders. Using bottom-fixed technology, Gippsland Dawn will have the capacity to generate up to 2.1 GW of electricity – that’s enough to power more than one million homes! The project marks a new dawn of #energygeneration for Gippsland and Australia, aspiring to make a significant contribution to the Australian government's plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Swipe through the image carousel and discover the project here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dG7HD9BC #GippslandDawn #feasibilitylicence #renewables #offshorewind #netzero

#APAC is a core region for BlueFloat Energy, and we have been working in New Zealand with Elemental Group Limited since 2021. We strongly believe that offshore wind will play a critical role in reaching #Aotearoa´s 2050 net-zero targets. With enabling regulations for offshore wind in New Zealand due later this year, it’s a critical time for us to engage with public and private sector stakeholders to share BlueFloat Energy's global experience and expertise to set up the New Zealand offshore wind industry for success. Our Chief Commercial Officer and EVP APAC, Pierre-Antoine Tetard, recently visited Auckland, Wellington, and Taranaki to share global insights and learn more about local priorities, reinforcing our commitment to the industry’s establishment in Aoteroa. Thank you to everyone who shared their time and knowledge. Highlights of the visit include: 🚗 A scenic road trip from Whanganui to Ngāmotu New Plymouth, where Pierre-Antoine and Nathan Turner explored potential O&M bases and discussed offshore wind opportunities. 🤝 Strategic meetings with key stakeholders, including discussions with the Port Taranaki team about the pivotal role the port will play in the offshore wind industry. 🥧 Experiencing local culture and hospitality, including a taste of New Zealand’s famous bacon and egg pie. 🌊 Visits to potential offshore wind farm locations, taking in the breathtaking views and assessing the wind potential. 🗣️ Engaging with local communities and energy users, understanding their needs and how offshore wind can support regional development. We’ve built a strong #localteam on the ground, and it was great to spend time together in person. Pierre-Antoine left with a wealth of knowledge, insights, and a stash of mānuka honey to take home with him! This visit solidifies our commitment to supporting New Zealand’s transition to renewable energy and highlights the importance of collaboration in driving the offshore wind industry forward. 🌱 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #BlueFloatEnergy #NewZealand #WindPower #NetZero2050

Discover BlueFloat Energy's vision for the deployment of offshore wind in the Philippines 🌏🌬️ Read our latest #interview with The Philippine Star, where Armando Gamboa Jr., Acting Country Manager at BlueFloat Energy and Jarek Pole, APAC advisor at BlueFloat Energy share insights about our #offshorewind developments in the Philippines market, a key one within our Asia-Pacific portfolio alongside Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Learn about our plans to develop 7.6 GW of offshore wind capacity, our strategic focus on utilizing existing grid and port infrastructure, and the creation of 12,000 local jobs for Filipinos. Throughout the interview Jarek and Armando dive into the challenges and solutions we're addressing to make this vision a reality. The Philippines continues to be on the spotlight for our team, who also had the opportunity to participate in the “Knowledge and Capacity Enhancement Training Program for Energy Journalism” seminar, organized by the Philippine Energy Press Corps in collaboration with the Department of Energy Philippines (DOE), Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Philippines), and other key stakeholders. BlueFloat Energy’s Head of Sourcing and Ports, Walid Oulmane, joined remotely to present the critical role ports play in offshore wind development as well as BlueFLoat Energy’s approach to ports infrastructure development. During the panel discussion, Armando Gamboa Jr. 🗣 highlighted the collaborative efforts of BlueFloat Energy and other industry leaders to accelerate the clean #energytransition through offshore wind power. This seminar provided a valuable platform for dialogue among government, industry, academia, and civil society, fostering collaboration to promote #renewableenergy. Don't miss out on the full story: https://lnkd.in/d277bJtH Brix Lelis #Philippines #GreenEnergy #EnergyTransition #JobCreation

🌟 We are excited to have participated for the second time in a row in the Australia Wind Energy 2024 Conference, the largest wind energy conference and exhibition in #Australia, at the 📍 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. 🙋🏼♂️Nick Sankey, Country Manager Australia at BlueFloat Energy, joined the Opening Panel 'Considerations for Entering Australia's Wind Industry - An International Investor's Perspective' at the Unlocking Wind Capital Summit. Nick shared, 💬"The offshore wind industry in Australia is a unique opportunity to bring global expertise to a new market with reliable policy settings, a clear pathway for transitioning away from fossil fuels and growing electricity demand. These projects will not only build a new industry in Australia, but also local jobs, regional investment and domestic capacity building.” 🙋🏼♀️deb neumann, Head of Environment & Planning Australia at BlueFloat Energy, participated in the panel ‘Synergies between Wind and Environmental Consents’ at the Strategic Summit. Deb emphasized, 💬 "Offshore wind will deliver significant benefits from a net zero perspective, but we also need to make sure these projects adequately meet strict standards to protect the environment and biodiversity. We will need to conduct several years of studies to understand the marine and terrestrial environment,  and design our projects in a way that does not interrupt these ecosystems.” BlueFloat Energy Australia is at the forefront of the #offshorewind industry in Australia. Our projects in Victoria and New South Wales are key to the nation's energy transition, driving decarbonization and regional economic growth. We remain committed to consulting and collaborating with local communities, including Traditional Owners, fishers, and regional stakeholders, to ensure our projects are developed sustainably and beneficially for all.     Looking forward to the upcoming updates from Pierre-Antoine Tetard, our Chief Commercial Officer and Executive VP APAC at BlueFloat Energy, who will be visiting Australia next week as part of his executive trip to some of our key APAC markets 🎯. Pierre-Antoine will meet the BlueFloat Energy Australia team as well as key stakeholders, including the Victorian government's Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV) and the Port of Hastings facility. #AuWE2024 #WindEnergy #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Australia 

🌏 The #APAC region holds significant importance for BlueFloat Energy, with Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Taiwan amounting to 16 GW of our total 34+ GW portfolio. This week, we're excited to have Pierre-Antoine Tetard, our Chief Commercial Officer & Executive VP APAC, visiting New Zealand and Australia. Offshore wind plays a pivotal role in Aoteroa’s energy future, supporting economic growth and driving technological innovation. 💙 BlueFloat Energy is committed to leveraging the country’s robust wind resources and the government’s commitment to offshore wind regulations by the end of 2024. Since our entry into the market, over 3 years ago, we have applied our robust experience and focused on technical site assessment, regulatory discussions, supply chain analysis, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with indigenous groups. Pierre-Antoine’s agenda for these couple of weeks reflects our dedication to advancing offshore wind in #NewZealand and includes: 🤝 Strategic meetings with key players across the value chain, such as New Zealand Steel and Port Taranaki . These partnerships are vital to the building of a local supply chain for offshore wind, with NZ Steel covering power offtake, steel supply, and grid access, and Port Taranaki playing a crucial role in the installation phase of our South Taranaki and Waikato projects. 🍽️ Participation in the South Auckland Master Plan Luncheon, where he will join a group of peers to promote the region's growth and encourage a coordinated approach to its development. BlueFloat Energy is the sole renewable energy actor within this consortium. 🎤 Contribution to the Offshore Wind Seminar, hosted by the BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC), to advance discussions on the future of offshore wind in Aoteroa. 🚗 Together with Nathan Turner, our Country Manager for New Zealand, Pierre-Antoine will travel from Whanganui to New Plymouth, stopping to see Patea Harbour, Ballance Kapuni, and Beach Kupe, the sites of our future projects. Stay tuned for the jaw-dropping road trip pictures! 📸 Next week will be the turn of #Australia, where Pierre-Antoine will spend time with the team and celebrate that BlueFloat Energy's application for a feasibility license is progressing well for our Gippsland Dawn Offshore Wind Project 🍾. He will meet with the the Victorian government's Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV) and make a visit to the Port of Hastings Corporation facility as we continue to investigate the best ports for the construction and operation of offshore wind projects in Australia. Don’t miss our updates on the Australin leg of Pierre-Antoine's executive visit. We look forward to the outcomes of this visit and the continued advancement of offshore wind in #APAC. 🚀 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #WindPowerNewZealand #WindPowerAustralia #LocalPresence #LocalCommunity #LocalSupplyChain

BlueFloat Energy Team Building in Salento, Puglia 🤝🌍 Our BlueFloat Energy – Nadara partnership Italy´s team has recently gathered in the beautiful region of Salento, #Puglia, for an enriching team-building experience and a series of working sessions. This team gathering holds special importance for us as it  marks the consolidation of our team following recent successes and projects milestones achieved in the first half of the year. Our commitment to the Italian market and our projects, particularly in Puglia, remains stronger than ever. We've made considerable progress with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) submissions for our Kailia and Odra projects. Bringing team members from various parts of #Europe to immerse themselves in the local culture underscores our dedication to these initiatives. The three-days team workshop provided a valuable opportunity for our international team of experts to strengthen bonds and enhance collaboration. Working together in person allowed us to discuss the challenges ahead for our projects and the offshore wind sector, and to find ways to integrate our efforts more effectively. In addition to work sessions, we enjoyed cultural activities such as visits to landmark villages like Alberobello or Ostuni, deepening our appreciation for the local heritage. We are excited about the future and the continued success of our projects in Puglia and beyond in #Italy, largely driven by our  dedicated team who is working tirelessly to help Italy meet its Net-Zero goals through the deployment of floating offshore wind.  🌊 💙 #TeamBuilding #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #Collaboration #Sustainability 

BlueFloat Energy in the News! 🌬️ We're pleased to see Recharge , one of the leading renewable publications worldwide, highlighting our innovative approach and tangible efforts in advancing #floatingwind technology across the globe. 🌍🌊 In the most recent article released last week “Every port in Scotland: BlueFloat goes the extra mile to crack floating wind's conundrums”, our CEO, Carlos Martin Rivals, dives into our strategic approach to developing floating wind projects at a commercial scale , focusing on technology selection, global supply chaine and  port infrastructure needs (for example through our MOU with Euroports that illustrate the article) . By leveraging existing supply chain globally, partnering with local ports for regional assembly and turbine integration and investing in scalable solutions, we're committed to making floating wind viable and cost-effective. 🔗 Read more here: 'Every port in Scotland': BlueFloat goes the extra mile to crack floating wind's conundrums: https://lnkd.in/d73jD5Ce Furthermore, Carlos Martin Rivals also shared with Recharge his views on the prospects of floating offshore wind worldwide in an insight interview: 'There's a risk, but the biggest risk is to miss the opportunity'. As part of this interview, Carlos provided updates regarding our global pipeline of floating wind projects and the ambitious plans for deploying this cutting-edge technology across the different markets where we are present. Carlos analyzes why 2024 could constitute a turning point in the global floating wind industry and why there is a high risk for developers missing the opportunity.🔗 Read more here: Offshore wind pioneer BlueFloat CEO: 'There's a risk, but the biggest risk is to miss the opportunity': Offshore wind pioneer BlueFloat CEO: https://lnkd.in/dqpvUftV These articles reflect our commitment to addressing challenges and laying strong foundations for the global deployment of floating wind technology and our vision for a decarbonized future. From detailed supply chain plans to global project developments, we are at the forefront of driving innovation and growth in the offshore wind industry. #OffshoreWind #FloatingWind #RenewableEnergy #SustainableInvestment #EnergyTransition Gareth Chetwynd

BlueFloat Energy participa en las 14º Jornadas Técnicas ENERMAR Energías Renovables Marinas: "El mar y las energías renovables." 🌊 Del 26 al 28 de junio, el Paraninfo del Rectorado de la Universidade da Coruña acogió las 14º Jornadas Técnicas ENERMAR, patrocinadas por Parque Nordés, el proyecto eólico marino desarrollado por BlueFloat Energy y Sener en la costa Ártabra de Galicia. Helena Brage, Business Development Manager en BlueFloat Energy, presentó la conferencia “Singularidades de la eólica marina flotante en Galicia. Desafíos y oportunidades”. En su intervención, Helena destacó las particularidades del despliegue de la eólica marina flotante en las costas gallegas, subrayando la importancia de la caracterización técnica del emplazamiento para ejecutar proyectos sostenibles tanto medioambiental como técnicamente, y en coexistencia con el territorio. Además, explicó cómo estos proyectos representan una gran oportunidad para la cadena de valor gallega, reconocida internacionalmente por su experiencia en la ejecución de proyectos de este tipo. 👩🏼🏫 Parque Nordés es un proyecto de energía eólica marina flotante diseñado con y para #Galicia en colaboración y sintonía con el territorio y las instituciones para abordar el reto del cambio climático. Parque Nordés supondrá una oportunidad energética, medioambiental y económica única para el territorio, su población y su actividad económica, social y empresarial. Descubre más: https://parquenordes.com/ Agradecemos a todos los participantes por compartir sus conocimientos y, especialmente, a ENERMAR Energías Renovables Marinas por contar con nosotros para este evento tan especial. #EólicaMarina #ENERMAR #EnergíasRenovables #España #ParqueNordés 

👨🏼🏫 BlueFloat Energy participated in yesterday’s Union for the Mediterranean webinar on ‘Fostering the Sustainable Development of Marine Renewable Energy through Effective Licensing and Maritime Spatial Planning.’ Our Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Christian Keller Estalrich, shared insights on the crucial role our social license model plays in developing floating offshore wind projects in the Mediterranean.      Christian highlighted, 💬 "the vast majority of the Mediterranean's wind resource is located in waters deeper than 60m. This is why floating offshore wind development is key to unlocking the region's renewable energy capabilities and advancing its decarbonization efforts." He further emphasized BlueFloat Energy’s commitment to social integration, transparency, and local presence—essential pillars for the success of floating offshore wind projects. 🤝   Key points from Christian’s presentation included:    🔹 Mediterranean Potential: offshore wind could boost energy production up to 12 GW by 2030 and 40 GW by 2050 in EU Mediterranean countries.    🔹 Regulatory Landscape: effective maritime spatial planning and overcoming regulatory challenges are paramount to unlock the floating offshore wind capacity in the Mediterranean.    🔹 Social Integration: genuine stakeholder engagement is not only best practice but also the most efficient way of developing mutually beneficial projects.    The webinar, jointly organized by the Union for the Mediterranean and #MedOCEaN, offered diverse perspectives into regulatory frameworks, challenges, and best practices for advancing marine renewable energy in the region. MedOCEaN is the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature in the Mediterranean Sea—a pioneering alliance between NGOs, transmission system operators (TSOs), and representatives of the wind industry across the Mediterranean basin and adjacent Atlantic waters to advance the responsible deployment of offshore wind energy while safeguarding the Mediterranean Sea's precious natural resources. BlueFloat Energy is proud to have been the first offshore wind developer joining the MedOCEaN coalition.   https://lnkd.in/dtrbHecM Renewables Grid Initiative #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition