Agenda

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) will present key findings from its recent floating offshore wind (FOSW) study. Without committing to state deployment targets, Oregon’s HB 3375 (2021) recognizes the merits of studying and planning for FOSW and directed ODOE to study the benefits and challenges of integrating up to three gigawatts of FOSW into Oregon’s electric grid by 2030. A report summarizing the study’s key findings is due to the legislature no later than September 15, 2022.

Speaker:

Jason Sierman, Sr. Energy Policy Analyst, Oregon Dept. of Energy

This session will cover core issues and considerations for permitting and approvals of OSW development under the BOEM and state regulatory agencies in Oregon.

Moderator:

Ankur Tohan, Partner, K&L Gates, Seattle, WA

Panelists:

Sarah Courbis, Ph.D., Senior Marine Protected Species and Regulatory Specialist, Advisian
Ellen J. Crivella, Head of Permitting, Environment & Marine Affairs, Ørsted Offshore North America – Commercial
Felisa Elayne Sanchez, Of Counsel, K&L Gates LLP, Houston, TX

This session will delve into the multiple layers of service and logistics required to develop and support offshore wind, and to responsibly develop that infrastructure within the community. Our speakers come at offshore wind development from different perspectives but with a shared vision that the Oregon Coast is an appropriate place to develop this burgeoning industry.

Moderator:

Brien Flanagan, Shareholder, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Panelists:

John Burns, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Coos Bay
Jeffrey M. Andreini, Vice President, Crowley Wind Services, Inc