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Securing the North Sea: Strengthening Energy Security Through Cooperation

At OEEC, we heard a powerful message: energy security and offshore wind resilience must go hand in hand.

Aukje de Vries, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Aid, opened the session by reaffirming that wind power is essential to the Dutch energy system, and that government, industry, and international partners must work closely together to safeguard it.

From there, the panel delivered clear insights:

🔹 Paul Flos (Ministerie van Defensie) emphasized the seriousness of today’s security landscape and the need for shared responsibility and robust supply chains. “We are in this together.”

🔹 Jurjan Blokland (Van Oord) highlighted the operational reality: we can’t protect everything, so rapid response and spare capacity are crucial.

🔹 Paul Doherty, PhD. (Venterra Group) stressed that resilience must be built in from the start, even if it comes with additional cost.
The message across the board was unmistakable:

👉 A resilient, secure North Sea requires cooperation, preparedness, and investment from all sides.

Welcome to the second day of hashtag#OEEC2025!

Today you can expect another day full of conference sessions, matchmaking, stage program and more.

What can you expect today:

▪️ Opening Conference Session: Securing the North Sea — keynote introduction by Aukje de Vries, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Aid.
▪️ World Bank Session by Netherlands Enterprise Agency — focusing on offshore wind financing in emerging markets.
▪️ Young Professional Award — presented on the Stage.
▪️ Innovators Show — showcasing new technologies and industry breakthroughs on the Stage.
▪️ Closing Drinks — at the Navingo Stand to network and wrap up the day.

And many more throughout the day! Check out the program at https://lnkd.in/eE-TfQR7

No tickets yet? No problem, you can get them at the entrance or pre-register at https://lnkd.in/eY2BaesK

What an incredible start to Offshore Energy Amsterdam!

Today has been really productive day of OEEC. Lots of networking, inspiring sessions, energized conversations.

The Official Energy Party kicks off in just a few minutes, though some exhibitors clearly couldn’t wait and have already started serving drinks and sparking new connections in the main hall.

A big thank you to everyone for making today such a success.
Enjoy the party, and see you all again tomorrow for Day 2!

Buy your ticket for tomorrow here: https://lnkd.in/eY2BaesK
Program for tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/eE-TfQR7

Offshore wind remains one of the Netherlands’ greatest energy opportunities, but the road ahead demands realism, collaboration, and sharper conditions for growth. The panel welcomed speakers from different sides to give a nuanced perpective of the topics: the industry, government, developers and research.

Karen Vennik (Van Oord), Michiel van Rij (RWE), Marielle Hetem, (Ministry of Climate and Green Growth) and Thomas Young Hwan Westring Jensen, (Aegir Insights).

Michiel van Rij (RWE) highlighted what developers need most: income certainty and stable conditions. Cross-border offshore–onshore grid connections will be key to reducing costs. His message: the Netherlands already has the technology, the talent, and the processes — let’s use what we have to grow, while continuing to innovate.

From the policy side, Mariëlle Hetem (Ministry of Climate & Green Growth) addressed the recalibration of national ambitions. The shift from 50 GW to a more realistic 30–40 GW by 2050 reflects current market and supply chain realities. Clarity is coming — both in long-term targets and price frameworks.
But she emphasized shared responsibility:

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩.

Moderator Paul de Leeuw guided a conversation that underscored a common theme: Offshore wind in the Netherlands can thrive, but it requires predictability, partnership, and a more mature market foundation.

👉 The momentum is there. Now it’s about aligning ambition with reality to unlock the next chapter of growth.

What a view!

Our jolly sales team is present at the Navingo stand at Offshore Energy. Happy to greet our exhibitors and visitors, answer all the questions and re-book for next year. Come by for a cup of coffee!

Ken Rijkers, Karina Silva, Cas Teensma, Ruud Aantjes, Tessa van Knotsenborg

Offshore Energy Amsterdam opened its doors!

We welcome everyone to the 18th edition of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference. Be ready to get immersed by the innovations of the exhibition floor and gain new insights from the conference sessions and though-leadership sessions on The Stage.

All sessions are included in your ticket, so feel free to join them.

Buy your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eY2BaesK
Program: https://lnkd.in/eE-TfQR7

Have a great exhibition!

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