PowerPod

In this episode of Offshore Wind Leaders, Johan Sandberg, CEO of SeaTwirl, discusses the evolution of floating offshore wind, the challenges facing the industry, and the role of innovation in accelerating deployment. He shares insights from nearly two decades in offshore wind and explains how SeaTwirl’s vertical-axis turbine technology aims to reduce costs and unlock new opportunities for smaller-scale offshore energy projects. The conversation also explores leadership, financing, energy security, and the future of floating wind in an increasingly AI-driven world.

In this episode of PowerPod, host Dan Wiseman is joined by Jamie Berthal-Hooker and Chris Ayres to discuss the role of AI in offshore wind forecasting and market analysis, and what human expertise continues to bring that generative AI cannot fully replicate. They explore how TGS 4C analysts deliver value through deep market immersion, genuine passion, contextual judgment, and the ability to read between the lines of political announcements, developer statements and media headlines. The conversation covers AI’s strengths in processing large data volumes alongside its limitations in nuance, long-term structural insight and primary source scrutiny, using examples from the US and other markets to illustrate why detective-style human analysis remains essential for credible forecasts beyond official targets.

In this episode of PowerPod, host Dan Wiseman is joined by Jordan May to discuss the UK’s Allocation Round 8 for offshore wind, covering the current process, expected outcomes, pricing dynamics, and broader market challenges. They break down the status of the round as the qualification window opens, noting strong continuity with the previous auction in parameters and strike price, while highlighting the key change allowing Other Deepwater Offshore projects to compete in the same pot as floating wind. The conversation examines likely technology outcomes, the potential role of minima for floating, expected strike prices remaining similar to last year due to persistent steel, financing and installation costs, and the continued upward pressure from geopolitical factors. Jordan and Dan also explore delivery risks around 2030 targets, non-delivery mechanisms, the rejection of Chinese manufacturing plans on security grounds, European supply-chain constraints, and the near-term focus on the forthcoming budget notice alongside future leasing round developments.

In this episode of PowerPod, host Dan Wiseman is joined by James Payne and Chris Ayres to discuss the EU’s evolving stance on Chinese imported components in offshore wind and its implications for European and Chinese markets. They break down the EU’s dual approach: a restrained position driven by cybersecurity concerns around semiconductors (where China dominates supply), lessons from past energy dependencies, and new legislation including the Net Zero Industry Act and Cybersecurity Act 2 aimed at building resilience and limiting over-reliance on third countries. The conversation then examines China’s motivations, including a saturated domestic market with low profit margins, aggressive international expansion efforts, and advantages in cost, scale, and turbine size. James and Chris explore barriers such as the UK rejection of MingYang’s factory plans, varying openness in countries like Spain and Poland, successful deployments in Italy, and the tension between cybersecurity risks, protectionism, and the EU’s ambitious 300 GW offshore wind target by 2050, as well as the likely path of managed integration through strict regulations, local content rules, and developer input to balance energy goals with industrial and security priorities.

In this episode of PowerPod, host Dan Wiseman is joined by Aruneesh Lakshmanavelu to explore the rapidly developing offshore wind markets in Australia and France. They discuss Australia’s first major offshore wind auction, now relaunched for August 2026 after last year’s postponement. Aruneesh covers the key challenges that caused the delay, improvements to the offtake mechanism through the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism (ESCM), port infrastructure bottlenecks at Hastings, and strong interest from major developers in the Gippsland region. The conversation then shifts to France, where the newly released PPE3 adjusts offshore wind targets to 15 GW by 2035 (with 18 GW now by 2037). They examine the merging of Auctions 9 and 10 into a large ~10 GW tender (split between fixed and floating), grid flexibility measures, the EolMed project, and new European supply chain localisation requirements.

In this episode of PowerPod, host Dan Wiseman is joined by fellow analyst Jason Benchapongwimon to discuss TGS 4C’s recently released Market Overview Report. They explore Europe’s position in the wider renewables landscape in light of a stalling US industry, the growing interest in floating wind despite its higher costs, and other key developments affecting offshore wind over the past three months.

In this episode, Rameeza Duggal is joined by Luke Rushbrook and Ben Swarbrick to discuss the rapid evolution of vessels in the global offshore wind industry. They examine the gap between ambitious government targets and realistic forecasts.

In this episode of PowerPod, Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by US analyst Dan Wiseman to unpack a turbulent period for offshore wind in the United States. They explore the recent wave of stop-work orders and subsequent legal victories, key project milestones including Vineyard Wind and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, and the implications of a landmark government buyout of TotalEnergies’ projects.

Ming Yang’s £1.5 bn Scottish turbine factory could ease Europe’s shortfall—but will politics and security derail it? Hear insights from TGS | 4C experts.

In this second part of "Site Characterization in Offshore Wind", Alexander Smith is joined by guests Tone Holm-Trudeng, Helen Sinclair, and Enda O’Doherty to discuss the rise of floating wind, the challenges facing deep-water development, and potential solutions driven by innovations in site characterization.

In this first part of "Site Characterization in Offshore Wind", Alexander Smith is joined by guests Tone Holm-Trudeng, Helen Sinclair, and Enda O’Doherty to discuss the evolution of offshore wind and explain the vital role that site characterization plays in enabling the design and construction of these complex renewable energy projects.

Join Jamie Bernthal-Hooker, Dan Wiseman, and Jason Benchapongwimon in this discussion on the current state of offshore wind around the globe.

In Episode 3 of PowerPod, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by Barry Frost and Luke Rushbrook to spotlight the critical yet often overlooked role of ports in the offshore wind sector. The discussion explores the infrastructure challenges, investment needs, and economic impacts of adapting ports for the next generation of offshore wind projects, emphasizing why strategic planning and collaboration are essential for meeting ambitious renewable energy targets.

In this episode, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by offshore wind transmission and cable experts Rameeza Haq Duggal and Vincenzo Poidomani to discuss the increasing risks and costs of offshore cable failures. They discuss the recent failure of the Estlink 2 subsea cable between Finland and Estonia, the suspected involvement of a shadow fleet and the costly repairs now underway. The conversation also dives into broader industry risks and its estimated costs. With offshore wind and interconnector projects expanding rapidly, what does the future hold for cable reliability? Tune in for expert insights on one of the sector's most pressing challenges.

Join Jamie Bernthal-Hooker, Dan Wiseman and Benedict Cooper in this discussion on the current state of offshore wind around the globe.