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  • S2 · E15
    Monday · 45 min

    Offshore Wind Leaders: Johan Sandberg, CEO of SeaTwirl

    In this episode of Offshore Wind Leaders, Johan Sandberg, CEO of SeaTwirl, discusses the evolution of floating offshore wind, the challenges facing the industry, and the role of innovation in accelerating deployment. He shares insights from nearly two decades in offshore wind and explains how SeaTwirl’s vertical-axis turbine technology aims to reduce costs and unlock new opportunities for smaller-scale offshore energy projects. The conversation also explores leadership, financing, energy securit

  • S2 · E14
    August 17 · 29 min

    AI in Offshore Wind Forecasting: The Human Edge

    In this episode of PowerPod, host Dan Wiseman is joined by Jamie Berthal-Hooker and Chris Ayres to discuss the role of AI in offshore wind forecasting and market analysis, and what human expertise continues to bring that generative AI cannot fully replicate.

  • S2 · E9
    June 16 · 23 min

    From Targets to Turbines: Can Vessels Keep Up with Offshore Wind’s Boom?

    In this episode, Rameeza Duggal is joined by Luke Rushbrook and Ben Swarbrick to discuss the rapid evolution of vessels in the global offshore wind industry. They examine the gap between ambitious government targets and realistic forecasts, with capacity expected to reach around 480 GW by 2040. The conversation explores the shift towards much larger turbines, the growing importance of energy security alongside net zero goals, and the critical challenges facing the vessel supply chain, from insta

  • S2 · E8
    April 13 · 21 min

    What is the State of the States?

    In this episode of PowerPod, Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by US analyst Dan Wiseman to unpack a turbulent period for offshore wind in the United States. They explore the recent wave of stop-work orders and subsequent legal victories, key project milestones including Vineyard Wind and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, and the implications of a landmark government buyout of TotalEnergies’ projects. The discussion also examines the growing political and financial risks facing developers, the frag

  • S1 · E7
    Nov 11, 2025 · 21 min

    Ming Yang in Scotland

    The team at TGS | 4C discusses Ming Yang Smart Energy’s plans to build a £1.5 bn wind turbine factory in Scotland. With significant timing, ahead of Allocation Round 7, the announcement comes amid a looming turbine shortfall in Europe. But will national security and political concerns prevent it going ahead? Hosted by Jamie Bernthal-Hooker, with Jordan May, Rameeza Haq Duggal, and Chao Guo.

  • S1 · E6
    Oct 23, 2025 · 29 min

    Site Characterization in Offshore Wind - The rise of floating wind and what’s holding them down

    Episode 5 of PowerPod features host Alexander Smith with Tone Holm Trudeng, VP Site Characterization at TGS, and guests Helen Sinclair and Enda O’Doherty. Part 1 traces the evolution of offshore wind and explains the vital role that site characterization plays in enabling the design and construction of these complex renewable energy projects. Part 2 explores the rise of floating wind, the challenges facing deep-water development, and potential solutions driven by innovations in site characteriza

  • S1 · E5
    Oct 23, 2025 · 24 min

    Site Characterization in Offshore Wind - How hidden geology shapes every wind farm

    Episode 5 of PowerPod features host Alexander Smith with Tone Holm Trudeng, VP Site Characterization at TGS, and guests Helen Sinclair and Enda O’Doherty. Part 1 traces the evolution of offshore wind and explains the vital role that site characterization plays in enabling the design and construction of these complex renewable energy projects. Part 2 explores the rise of floating wind, the challenges facing deep-water development, and potential solutions driven by innovations in site characteriza

  • S1 · E4
    Aug 19, 2025 · 30 min

    Learning lessons in new American markets

    With recent shake-ups in the US offshore wind environment, attention is on emerging regimes in the Americas: from Canada and Brazil to Colombia and Chile. What can these markets learn from Europe — its early success in offshore wind and the headwinds facing even the most established regimes today?

  • S1 · E3
    May 28, 2025 · 21 min

    Ports: The Backbone of Offshore Wind Expansion

    In Episode 3 of PowerPod, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by Barry Frost and Luke Rushbrook to spotlight the critical yet often overlooked role of ports in the offshore wind sector. The discussion explores the infrastructure challenges, investment needs, and economic impacts of adapting ports for the next generation of offshore wind projects, emphasizing why strategic planning and collaboration are essential for meeting ambitious renewable energy targets.

  • S1 · E2
    Apr 2, 2025 · 24 min

    Subsea Cable Failures

    In this episode, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by offshore wind transmission and cable experts Rameeza Haq Duggal and Vincenzo Poidomani to discuss the increasing risks and costs of offshore cable failures. They discuss the recent failure of the Estlink 2 subsea cable between Finland and Estonia, the suspected involvement of a shadow fleet and the costly repairs now underway. The conversation also dives into broader industry risks and its estimated costs. With offshore wind and interconn

  • S1 · E1
    Feb 28, 2025 · 30 min

    Political Impacts on Offshore Wind

    In this episode of PowerPod, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker sits down with wind energy market analysts Dan Wiseman and Benedict Cooper to discuss the current state of the offshore wind sector. They delve into global trends, the federal elections in Germany, challenges in the U.S. market, and how these affect the industry. The conversation also explores emerging opportunities, future developments, and innovations that could drive offshore wind growth worldwide. Website: https://www.tgs.com Host: Jam

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