As nations around the world continue to explore diversifying their energy sources, floating offshore wind platforms offer an option for countries where fixed-bottom offshore wind developments are limited.
On this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, Sam Kanner, Aikido Technologies CEO, and Rob Langford, ABS Vice President of Global Offshore Renewables, join host Brad Cox, ABS, to discuss the commercial viability, manufacturing scalability, safety considerations and global potential for the floating offshore wind industry. Sam also provides insight into Aikido’s floating platform design, which aims to streamline production and deployment processes.
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Takeaways
- Floating offshore wind is a potential alternative energy source for countries with deep coastal waters.
- Safety is a top priority in floating offshore wind projects.
- Collaboration across the global supply chain is necessary to support growth.
- The industry must learn from oil and gas experiences.
- Aikido's technology aims to simplify the assembly process.
- The future of floating wind is promising with ongoing advancements.
Guests
Sam Kanner is the CEO and a co-founder of Aikido Technologies, a start-up focused on accelerating the deployment of floating offshore wind. In this role, he oversees all technical, commercial and business activities within the company. He and his two co-founders were Breakthrough Energy Fellows (Cohort 2022), which helped launch Aikido. Previously, he was Head of R&D at Principle Power, helping deploy some of the world's first floating wind projects. Sam holds a doctorate and a master’s from UC Berkeley in mechanical engineering and ocean engineering and a bachelor’s from Carleton College.
Rob Langford is the Vice President of Global Offshore Renewables at ABS, bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in offshore consulting, engineering, construction, installation, operations and maintenance. With a deep understanding of offshore developments, Rob offers a comprehensive global perspective on both New Energy and Hydrocarbons. His roles at prominent companies such as Worley, SBM Offshore, Shell, Fluor, and Wood have equipped him with the expertise to successfully lead numerous offshore projects around the world. Rob’s collaborative approach in leadership offshore fixed and floating projects has consistently added value for leading energy companies around the world. He holds a degree in mechanical and production engineering from Anglia Ruskin University.
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