Course: Mastering O&M Preparations for Offshore Wind Projects

Gain insights and skills in offshore wind O&M logistics, strategy, and OPEX directly from leading experts in the field

Develop your knowledge and improve your problem-solving and decision-making skills through interactive case studies and discussions.

Join this two-day action-packed course and take your offshore wind O&M knowledge to the next level.

The course will be held in person on these dates:

€ 3450

excl. VAT

2-day in-person course
Course material
Refreshments and lunch both days
Networking dinner on day 1

Key Topics

Discover the essential elements of O&M Preparations projects, including their scope, structure, and governance. Learn about key success factors and how to navigate common risks and challenges.

Dive into the core components of an effective O&M Strategy. Understand the rationale behind strategic decisions and explore the outcomes they drive.

Explore different O&M logistics concepts and the selection of appropriate O&M harbours for offshore wind farm. Learn about different methods and strategies for Major Component Replacements (MCR).

Gain insights into methods used to build a comprehensive and robust OPEX budget while optimizing the wind farm availability .

Unlock Practical Insights and Networking Opportunities

Following our successful session in March 2024, we’re excited to expand our reach and offer this unique learning experience in Taipei, Taiwan.

Why should you attend?

Practical Knowledge Sharing: Over two intensive days, dive into real-life projects and gain practical insights directly from industry experts. Our sessions are designed to equip you with actionable skills that you can apply immediately.
Global Networking: Connect with fellow professionals, educators, and thought leaders. Our networking dinner on day 1 provides the perfect opportunity to forge valuable connections and exchange ideas.

What’s included?

Expert Perspectives: Learn from seasoned professionals who bring their wealth of experience to the classroom.
Participant Interaction: Engage with peers, share insights, and collaborate on industry challenges.
Physical Learning Materials: Take home valuable resources that complement your learning and serve as a lasting reference.

Agenda

Day 1

Foundations of Operations Preparations

Introduction to the scope of Operations Preparations 
Overview of Operations Preparations Programme
Typical Operations Preparations team and its position within a project team
Introduction to key risks and typical issues
Key success factors

Strategising for Success

Overview of what an Operational Strategy contains
Deep dive on Operator and Asset Management models and the drivers for and consequences of each set-up
Cost vs risk vs level of involvement – deep dive into outsourcing

Introduction to the procurement quilt and contracting strategies
Portfolio considerations and owner ambitions when developing an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Strategy
Organisational structures and how they are influenced by operational strategies

Day 2

O&M Logistics Optimisation

Typical O&M concepts of the offshore wind industry and the resultant accessibility/seasonality
Key considerations for a successful crew logistics strategy
O&M logistical concepts that we typically work with in projects
Complexities of heavy lift and major interventions
Assess appropriate O&M harbours for the operational phase
Introduction to new O&M concepts used in the industry to become more competitive

Building a robust OPEX budget

Context, structure and methodology of Operational Expenditure (OPEX) and availability modelling
Key drivers of OPEX and availability
Different maturity stages of OPEX as a development project matures
Country-specific considerations and local content the model to calculate local content
Key considerations for cost estimation of SMAs, logistics, organizational set-up, insurance etc.
Introduction to availability and OPEX optimization

Taipei, Taiwan

Educators:

Who should join?

This course has been developed for offshore wind professionals who want to gain or refresh their knowledge about O&M package management and cost drivers.

The course is perfect for those working in the industry but with limited knowledge of O&M Preparations. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to wind energy, this course provides practical knowledge applicable to your career.

This course is ideal for, among others:

Project Managers and Engineers in renewables seeking deeper O&M knowledge
Professionals with foundational O&M understanding, looking to advance their skills
Academics and researchers in the wind industry aiming to connect theory with practice

Unsure if this course is for you?

Reach out to us at academy@peak-wind.com for guidance on how this course can benefit your professional journey in the offshore wind industry.

About the course educators

Taipei, Taiwan

Leoni Christensen

Head of O&M Strategy, Concepts and OPEX and Senior Manager

Specialist in O&M strategy, OPEX, commercial asset management, and project management

Roger Chen

Deputy Country Director Taiwan & Senior Consultant

Specialist in technical asset management, offshore wind O&M, project management

Kristoffer Eriksen

Country Director US &
Chief Specialist

Specialist in O&M concept development, operations preparations, and project management

About PEAK Wind Academy

We offer learning and competency development within the renewable energy industry for an education, delivered by subject matter experts with real-world experience

Our commitment is to accelerate the global energy transition through contributing to the development of a strong and capable workforce, ready for the future of the renewables industry.

Course: Mastering O&M Preparations for Offshore Wind Projects

The course will be held in person on these dates:

Key Topics