Charting a course towards decarbonization

As the offshore wind industry continues to expand, the demand for alternative fuel solutions becomes more pressing. Fuel supply is a critical component in ensuring operational efficiency and meeting environmental goals. To explore the future of fuel supply in offshore wind projects, PES sat down with Nicolaj Splidt Jakobsen and Lennart Larsson, Senior Fuel Suppliers from the Copenhagen office, and James Shiller, Global Lead of New Fuels from the Cape Town office, at Dan-Bunkering. Their combined expertise offers valuable perspectives on biofuels, decarbonization, and the next steps for the industry.

PES: Welcome to you all. To begin, it may be helpful to recap Dan-Bunkering's core roles and strategies in the offshore wind sector.

Nicolaj Splidt Jakobsen: Our primary role is to tailor the right fuel supply chain for our clients' offshore wind projects. Operating a vessel on an offshore wind farm involves various logistical activities, both offshore and in port. Fuel replenishment must be integrated into the schedule early to minimize time lost and maximize time at berth.

Based on our experience in the renewables sector, we have developed a turnkey, end-to-end solution that offers our customers the optimal fuel solution. We assist from the initial stages of budgeting, CO2 targets and planning, all the way to the installation of the last wind turbine and the beginning of maintenance work.