Showcasing Barrow
Offshore Wind Showcase Day at Barrow
Wednesday 2nd October 10:00 – 15:00
ABP’s Port of Barrow
Overview
This event is a showcase of the current offshore services and operations at the Port of Barrow and also highlights the significant future opportunities presented by ABP’s Barrow. With Orsted currently handling offshore wind operations and maintenance, and ABP as the Port operator, the Port of Barrow is well-positioned to capitalise on the growing offshore energy market.
The event will bring together key stakeholders; ABP, the Offshore Energy Alliances’ Topic Champion for Ports, OEA Partners; Orsted, Klosinski Economic Development Consultants and Enterprising Cumbria and others.
The event will present current activities at the port and explore the potential for future growth. Discussions will focus on the opportunities available for the offshore energy sector, particularly relevant to the communities along the west coast of Cumbria and the wider North West regions.
The event
This event is an opportunity to learn about the Port of Barrow’s role in the offshore energy sector and to explore the potential for future developments, including ABP’s Port of Barrow Masterplan, that will benefit both the local community and the wider region.
The agenda will filter through the region, starting with the North Wales-North West region, which will be covered by The Offshore Energy Alliance, followed by a Cumbria-focused session led by Stuart Klosinski and Enterprising Cumbria. After a networking lunch ABP will lead on a port-focused session, followed by a port tour and operations and maintenance (O&M) tour with Orsted.
Joining instructions
Email info@offshoreenergyalliance.co.uk to join.
Please note any dietary requirements. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 – Arrival
10:30 – 11:00
Offshore Energy Alliance
– Welcome and opening of the event.
– Introduction to the OEA cluster and its role in the region.
11:00 – 11:15
Klosinski Economic Development Consultants
– Introduction to Barrow-in-Furness and setting the scene; job forecasts, current and future economic opportunity of offshore wind industry in Cumbria.
11:15 – 11:30
Enterprising Cumbria
– Local focus on skills and services.
11:30 – 12:00 -Tea break
12:00 – 13:00
ABP
– Introduction as port owner and operator
– Role as Topic Champion for the OEA and what this means for the region
– The evolution of Barrow and what’s next; Port of Barrow Masterplan
13:00 – 13:30
Networking lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Site tour 1 – A tour of the Port with ABP, providing an overview of its operations and infrastructure.
Site tour 2 – A tour of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) facility with Orsted, showcasing their current activities in offshore wind.
Both tours to take approx. 45 mins and switch, totalling 1 hour total.
15:00
Close
