October 24, 2024
BlueFloat Energy at Euroports Day 2024
On October 16, BlueFloat Energy was invited to attend Euroports Day, a high-level industry gathering in Narbonne focused on advancing offshore wind infrastructure in the Mediterranean. The gathering brought together over 70 offshore wind industry leaders, including developers, port authorities, and manufacturers, to discuss the strategic importance of ports like Port-La Nouvelle for the deployment of offshore wind projects.
Clément Mochet, contributed to discussions on the opportunities and challenges in the floating offshore wind sector, mainly around three fundamental topics: unlocking investments in ports, the key features required for an offshore terminal, and the essential services expected from port operators. Clement emphasized how floating wind transfers the offshore risk of the bottom-fixed industry to port availability and suitability, underlining the importance of ports in the equation—no ports, no projects. Discussions also explored the phasing of commitment from wind developers to port authorities, depending on the maturity and size of the portfolio in a given region.
Carlos Martin Rivals, CEO of BlueFloat Energy, and Walid Oulmane, Head of Sourcing and Ports at BlueFloat Energy, also attended, further strengthening the relationship with Euroports and key supply chain market leaders. Their presence highlighted our commitment to advancing port infrastructure for floating wind at regional and global level.
As part of the day, attendees took part in a guided tour of the floating wind terminal at Port of Port-La Nouvelle, showcasing the port’s leadership and its potential to play a pivotal role in the Mediterranean’s offshore wind market.
At BlueFloat Energy, we recognize that ports are essential to the floating offshore wind supply chain. They serve as hubs for innovation and are critical to the assembly, logistics, and maintenance of floating wind projects. Building strong relationships with port authorities is key to accelerating the industry’s growth and advancing the global energy transition.
