OFFSHORE WIND
Working Group
The purpose of the Offshore Wind Working Group (OWWG) is to provide a networking and information sharing platform for professionals with an interest in offshore wind in Aotearoa New Zealand.
OWWG
About the Offshore Wind Working Group
The group has attracted a wide range of expertise and interest from engineers, developers, academics, environmental scientists, lawyers, unionists, regional development professionals, and regulatory specialists.
In August 2021, the group became part of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association as a sub-committee, and Giacomo Caleffi became the first Chair of the OWWG. Following Giacomo’s move to Copenhagen Offshore Partners in 2022, Tom Young (Infrastructure Sustainability Council) was elected Chair. When Tom Young moved to BlueFloat Energy in 2023, Nick Cozens from BECA was elected to be the new Chair, reporting to the NZWEA Board.
OWWG
The Steering Committee
The OWWG is guided by a Steering Committee which meets regularly to organise OWWG meetings, liaise on conference and forum topics, communicate news to members and to formulate submissions on matters of common interest to the development of offshore wind in New Zealand.
The Offshore Wind Working Group (OWWG) is chaired by Nick Cozens of BECA. If you wish to learn more about the group and offshore wind energy, please email Nick Cozens.
Alternatively, you can contact Kevin Hart, the CEO of the NZWEA or any of the members of the OWWG steering committee.
As of June 2024, the OWWG Steering Committee comprised of:
- Nick Cozens (Chair)
- Kevin Hart (NZWEA CEO)
- Giacomo Caleffi (Taranaki Offshore Partnership)
- Tom Young (Bluefloat/Elemental Partnership)
- Peter Spencer (Parkwind)
- Andy Evans (Oceanex)
- Meguru Nishiyama (Sumitomo)
How do I join the OWWG
Send an email to Nick Cozens explaining your professional interest in offshore wind energy. We encourage a wide range of expertise from engineering, science, policy, management, logistics, trade union and legal backgrounds.
How much time is involved
Participation and time commitment is at any level you choose ranging from observer, if you just want to listen in to meetings and be ‘kept in the loop’, to active contributor and presenter.
Is there a membership fee
Currently, membership of OWWG does not attract a fee. As your interest grows in the sector, we encourage OWWG members to become registered members of the NZ Wind Energy Association.
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FAQ's
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