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INFO SESSION: Opportunities for Atlantic Canada Supply Chain in Global Offshore Wind Developments
NOTE: This opportunity has expired or is an event which has already taken place.
NEIA and Marine Renewables Canada recently commissioned studies to assess the supply chain opportunities for Atlantic Canadian companies to get involved in US and European offshore wind energy projects.
In partnership, we are hosting a session to present the results of the studies and support our member companies and others with interests in getting involved in the sector. Both organizations will also speak to the programming that they have in place to further assist businesses pursue offshore wind opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (light refreshments will be provided)
Location: St. John’s Convention Centre (Pippy Room, Level 3)
Cost: $25 +HST
This event directly precedes the NEIA / Ocean Supercluster / OceansAdvance / ACADA Christmas Social taking place nearby.
Separate registration is required for that event. Click here for more info.
Workshop Details
Click here to download the event agenda, or view it interactively below.
The session is an opportunity to get an understanding of the business opportunities in offshore wind and develop a strategy to access the market. Key topics covered will include:
US Market:
- Overview of US East Coast Offshore Wind Developments
- Assessment of the US East Coast Offshore Wind Supply Chain (supply chain and contract structure, existing supplier relationships, supply chain gaps, etc.)
- Barriers to Atlantic Canada Firms’ Participation
- Implications of Special Purpose Offshore Wind Vessels and Ports
- Assessment of Atlantic Canada Industrial Supply Chain
- Enhancing Competitive Prospects of Atlantic Canada Industrial Supply Chain
European Market:
- Research methodology and business categories analyzed
- Summary of challenges and barriers for each business category
- Typical pathways towards supply chain penetration in the industry
- Recommendations for each business category
- Recommendations for the region, across all categories
The session is open to NEIA and MRC members as well as non-members.
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