Ask The Expert Podcast
Ask the Expert: Designing Smarter Mooring Systems
March 12, 2026
In this episode, Serene Hamsho speaks with Danny Golden from Dublin Offshore about an innovative subsea mooring component for floating offshore wind that is designed to reduce mooring line tension, fatigue, and overall Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).
Ask the Expert: Do We Really Need Another Floating Wind Concept?
September 11, 2025
This episode, we speak with Christoffer Valstad, Senior Vice President of Floating Solutions & Foundations at Aker Solutions. Christoffer will discuss several new floating offshore wind foundation designs offered by Aker Solutions and how they can help meet current market demands.
Ask the Expert: Offshore Wind Myth Busting - The Wind Strikes Back
August 14, 2025
This episode we speak with Siniša Lozo, Business Development Manager at GreenLab and lifelong offshore wind energy advocate. Siniša addresses common misconceptions about OSW and discusses how we can strike back against misinformation as an industry.
Ask the Expert: Future Proofing Ports & Vessels for Next Generation WTGs
April 24, 2025
In this episode, we speak with Richard Baldwin, Senior Scientist at McAllister Marine Engineering, about future-proofing our ports and vessels to accommodate the next generation of wind turbine generators (WTGs).
Ask the Expert: Offshore Wind in Canada, Eh?
April 10, 2025
This episode, Adrienne Downey, Director of Offshore Wind at Power Advisory LLC will discuss Offshore Wind in Canada, as new legislation and global partnerships position them to be a serious player in the industry.
Ask the Expert: The Evolution of Offshore Wind Insurance
March 27, 2025
This episode, Ollie Holme and Ben Brown of Marsh will discuss how insurance functions in offshore wind, its growth and associated growing pains, and suggestions for the industry in the future.
Surviving the Storm: Offshore Wind & Extreme Weather
March 13, 2025
This episode, Sarah McElman, Lead Consultant, Metocean Expert Americas, will talk to us about hurricanes – how our turbines are designed to withstand them, how we measure hurricanes, how we analyze hurricane data… And how we can improve our understanding and analysis.
Marine Warranty: The Hidden Shield of Offshore Wind
February 27, 2025
In this episode, Sean Murphy, Renewables Manager at ABL Group, will discuss the importance and challenges of the often forgotten and misunderstood marine warranty for offshore wind projects.
Ask the Expert: Post Elections - Changes in the Wind
February 6, 2025
The recent elections have ushered in a wave of policy shifts, significantly impacting the offshore wind industry. In this episode, we engage in a compelling discussion with Jim Bennett, former Chief of the Office of Renewable Energy at BOEM. We explore the immediate effects of new policies on offshore wind projects and discuss future projections for offshore wind development in light of the evolving political landscape.
Ask the Expert: Offshore Wind in the Trump Era
December 6, 2024
We had the pleasure of hosting Jeremy Merz, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), to discuss the impact of the Trump administration on the offshore wind sector. Jeremy shared valuable insights into the policy shifts, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped this industry during a complex period.
Ask the Expert: Election Impacts on Offshore Wind
November 1, 2024
This episode, Jim Bennett, Former Program Manager at BOEM, will talk to us about how administrations impact offshore wind in the United States.
The Offshore Energy Podcast
Aye to Energy! Scotland’s Balancing of Industry, Environment, and Energy Security in the North Sea.
August 14, 2025
In this illuminating conversation with Reuben Aitken, Managing Director of Energy Transition at Scottish Enterprise, we explore how Scotland has positioned itself at the forefront of offshore energy evolution.
Sea Change: How Policies, Laws, and Regulations Shape America's Offshore Energy Future
May 5, 2025
The landscape governing offshore energy development is undergoing seismic shifts, leaving industry insiders searching for clear paths forward. In this thought-provoking episode, Jim and Ian are joined by two prominent energy attorneys
Maritime Backbone: The Vessels Powering Offshore Energy
April 14, 2025
America’s maritime dominance has quietly eroded over decades, with our ocean-going commercial fleet shrinking from nearly 3,000 ships in 1960 to just a few hundred today. Meanwhile, China’s fleet has exploded to over 9,000 vessels. This stark contrast sets the stage for our fascinating conversation with Aaron Smith, President of the Offshore Marine Service Association.
Billion Dollar Bets: Navigating Offshore Energy Project Finance
March 24, 2025
What happens when you bring a billion dollars to the high-stakes world of offshore energy development? According to Allan Marks, one of the world’s foremost experts on project finance, success depends on navigating a complex web of technical challenges, regulatory frameworks, and financial structures tailored to fundamentally different risk profiles.
Does Every Administration Flip Create Years of Offshore Energy Development Chaos?
March 10, 2025
For decades, oil and gas development in the Gulf of Mexico represented a model of political and regulatory predictability for all the world. Today, that certainty has vanished, with each new administration seemingly determined to reverse course on energy priorities. This volatility creates massive challenges for industries where planning horizons stretch decades beyond presidential terms.
In the Shadows of Giant Turbines
February 16, 2025
In this episode, hosts Jim Bennett and Ian Voparil delve into wake effects in offshore wind energy, exploring how they influence turbine efficiency and ocean circulation. We are joined by Jessica O’Connor from DNV and Dr. Kaus Raghukumar from Integral Consulting and together, we unpack the implications for farm layout, system controls, project economics, and even the ramifications for policy.
Trump's Energy Executive Orders & Memoranda
February 9, 2025
In this latest episode, Jim Bennett and Ian Voparil analyze the immediate impact of Trump’s executive actions on the offshore energy sector. We dive into the presidential memorandum halting wind leasing, explore the historical context behind these changes, and discuss how the industry can navigate the new economic challenges and shifting political landscape.
The Offshore Energy Quiz Show
January 27, 2025
In this episode, our hosts Jim Bennett and Ian Voparil try their luck in a quiz show format – testing each others’ knowledge of offshore energy jargon and trivia. Along the way, we highlight misconceptions, delve into technical jargon, and talk about critical regulatory frameworks.
Is Something Wrong with the Way We Do PPAs?
January 19, 2025
Special guest John Dalton of Power Advisory joins Jim Bennett and Ian Voparil to discuss the recent spate of offshore wind project cancellations and power purchase agreement renegotiations. We highlight the challenges faced by developers and states in navigating procurement processes, allocating risk, and keeping costs down for ratepayers.
Cutting Through the Red Tape For Green Offshore Energy
December 21, 2024
What if the key to unlocking offshore energy potential lies in cutting through the red tape? Explore this intriguing possibility with industry veterans Jim Bennett and Ian Voparil, who promise to illuminate the often slow and tangled world of regulatory rulemaking and implementation phases, especially in offshore wind development.