The UK is reliant on offshore wind infrastructure to maintain supply of power, energy, fuel and data. This reliance is becoming increasingly crucial as we move away from fossil fuels towards more sustainable energy solutions. Higher demand for energy from renewable sources naturally adds pressure on industry to increase efficiency of the design, construction, maintenance, monitoring and removal of offshore infrastructure and associated assets.
CIRIA propose the development of good practice guidance aimed at optimising the asset management of offshore wind infrastructure to ensure effective performance over its lifecycle and extending wind asset lifetime. The proposed approach involves creating a consortium of offshore wind infrastructure asset owners, policy makers, governing bodies, energy providers, consultants and contractors who are experienced in offshore asset management. Expertise from each of these perspectives can contribute enough knowledge and experience, and provide case studies that help to achieve the goals of this guidance document.
A CIRIA guide will demonstrate the necessity and impact of better management of our offshore wind infrastructure, through addressing approaches to design, construction, maintenance, monitoring and decommissioning of assets, and clarifying their role and benefit to UK energy targets. Keeping sustainability at the heart of the guidance, the guide will explore 'greener' options where possible and discuss the importance of circular approaches by addressing the removal and reuse of decommissioned assets. The guide will act as a consolidated source of existing documentation widely accepted within the offshore industry.
Project status AtkinsRéalis has been appointed as Research Contractor for this project and are currently undergoing background research in preparation for the development of the first draft. CIRIA are still keen to engage further with industry and are open to additional sponsorship and project steering group involvement.
Further information For further information or to get involved with this project please contact Jack Young
