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The Offshore Wind Podcast from GWEC

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Welcome to the Offshore Wind Podcast, hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO. Offshore wind is one of the world's fastest growing energy sources. Many nations are embracing offshore wind as a key tool to deliver on net zero and sustainability targets, while building clean industries that drive economic growth. Turbines are bigger and more powerful than ever, the supply chain is developing in every region and new markets are opening up thanks to action-focused policy developments that build on political ambition. The rise of floating offshore wind, increasing interest in power-to-x and green hydrogen solutions are creating the basis for offshore wind to propel the global energy transition forwards. The Offshore Wind Podcast, from the Global Wind Energy Council, looks at the issues facing the offshore wind industry today and tomorrow.

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Welcome to the Offshore Wind Podcast, hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO. Offshore wind is one of the world's fastest growing energy sources. Many nations are embracing offshore wind as a key tool to deliver on net zero and sustainability targets, while building clean industries that drive economic growth. Turbines are bigger and more powerful than ever, the supply chain is developing in every region and new markets are opening up thanks to action-focused policy developments that build on political ambition. The rise of floating offshore wind, increasing interest in power-to-x and green hydrogen solutions are creating the basis for offshore wind to propel the global energy transition forwards. The Offshore Wind Podcast, from the Global Wind Energy Council, looks at the issues facing the offshore wind industry today and tomorrow.

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English


Episodes
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Building the Blueprint for Offshore Wind Success in the Philippines with Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevarra

10/19/2025
For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevarra from the Department of Energy, Philippines to discuss the burgeoning offshore wind industry in the Philippines. They discuss the significant potential for offshore wind energy in the country, the government's supportive policies, and the importance of engaging with developers. The conversation also highlights the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, the role of regional collaboration, and the future outlook for offshore wind in the Philippines. 🔗 A reminder that you can watch the episode on our YouTube channel now too → https://youtu.be/P7Nv-LOspdw GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:47:44

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Offshore Wind and Victoria’s Bold Climate Vision, with Lily D’Ambrosio

10/13/2025
Season 7 is here! The Offshore Wind Podcast is back with a brand-new look and now streaming on YouTube too! For the first episode, we have a very special guest. DEECA's Minister for Climate Action; Minister for Energy and Resources; Minister for the State Electricity Commission, Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP joins Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC to talk about about the state's ambitious plans for offshore wind energy. D'Ambrosio's political journey, the significant increase in renewable energy in Victoria and the importance of setting targets for offshore wind, The conversation also touches on the challenges of infrastructure and community engagement, delays in offshore wind auctions, the role of ports, and the future of offshore wind in Victoria. And don't worry, our pod co-host and Deputy CEO of GWEC, Rebecca Williams will be back in next week's episode! Watch the episode here → https://youtu.be/P7Nv-LOspdw GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:41:16

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From German Projects to Global Outlook - Scaling Offshore Wind

10/7/2025
For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Holger Matthiesen, Managing and Project Director of LX ECO GmbH, Luxcara to talk about the company’s offshore wind journey. From developing projects in Germany to navigating turbine choices, supply chain pressures, and investor confidence. Holger shares lessons learned from early project milestones, reflects on how Germany compares with global markets, and looks ahead to future opportunities in floating wind, storage, and green hydrogen. GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:48:59

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A New Era of Energy Collaboration in Offshore Wind

9/4/2025
🎧 In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit Podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Ben Hunt, SVP Comms, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Jera Nex BP chat about the challenges of developing offshore wind projects in Australia. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration across the value chain, the complexities of launching new ventures, and the potential for offshore wind to contribute significantly to the energy transition. 🎟️ Join the conversation on the ground at the APAC summit as a key forum for discussing industry challenges and solutions. Get tickets: https://www.apacsummit2025.com.au/ 🎙️ Watch the episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/MHIwmGWU0VQ GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:34:52

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Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Local and Global Impact

9/3/2025
🎧 In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit Podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Naomi Campbell, Offshore Wind Advisor, World Bank - ESMAP chat about the challenges and opportunities in the Philippines, highlighting the country's first offshore wind auction and its potential to transform the energy sector. Naomi shares her extensive experience and insights on the development of offshore wind projects, the importance of community engagement, and the evolving regulatory landscape. 🎟️ Join the conversation on the ground at the APAC summit as a key forum for discussing industry challenges and solutions. Get tickets: https://www.apacsummit2025.com.au/ 🎙️ Watch the episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/cGIEPpW8TXg GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:35:13

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Government, Community, and Wind: A Path to Renewable Success in Australia

8/18/2025
🎧 In this weeks episode of The APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Charles Rattray, CEO of Southerly Ten who is leading the Star of the South Project (Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project) chat about the challenges and opportunities in accelerating offshore wind deployment in Australia. The conversation highlights the importance of government support, community engagement, and maintaining momentum in project timelines. 🎟️ Join the conversation on the ground at the APAC summit as a key forum for discussing industry challenges and solutions. Get tickets: https://www.apacsummit2025.com.au/ 🎙️ Watch the episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/HwRDNVUTM6Q GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:28:07

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The Intersection of Science and Community in Renewable Energy in Australia

8/15/2025
🎧 In this weeks episode of The APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, Chief Industry Officer at GWEC and Daniel Ierodiacono, Marine Science Professor from @DeakinUniversityAustralia dive into offshore wind development in Australia and focus on the importance of community engagement, scientific research, and addressing misinformation. 🔬 Ierodiaconou emphasizes the challenges posed by misinformation and the urgency of transitioning to renewable energy to combat climate change. 🎟️ Join the conversation on the ground at the APAC summit as a key forum for discussing industry challenges and solutions. Get tickets: https://www.apacsummit2025.com.au/ 🎙️ Watch the episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/dacpRIwwF_s GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:29:03

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Navigating Challenges in Onshore Wind Development in Australia

8/13/2025
In this episode of the APAC Wind Energy Summit podcast, Stewart Mullin, CIO at GWEC interviews Morten Dyrholm, Group Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability and Public Affairs from ⁨@vestas⁩ about the significance of the Australian wind market, the challenges and opportunities in onshore wind, operational strategies, innovations in hybrid projects, and the importance of regional collaboration in the APAC wind sector. Dyrholm emphasizes Australia's strategic role in renewable energy and discusses the need for improved permitting processes and collaboration among countries in the region to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. 📺 Watch the episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/MYVyJ7WJf1k 🎟️ Join the conversation on the ground at the APAC summit as a key forum for discussing industry challenges and solutions. Get tickets: go.gwec.net/4mDqk0q GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:19:11

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Ocean Winds - Lessons from a leading offshore wind developer

7/17/2025
Ocean Winds' Chief Business Development Office Rafael Munilla joins the pod to talk about what the pioneering company has learnt about offshore wind and how the industry can work together to explore growth opportunities and clear the barriers facing offshore wind energy. The pod crew also look at the recent Global Offshore Wind Report, which assesses the key topics for the offshore wind industry, as well as the definitive industry data from GWEC's Market Intelligence team. Download your copy here: https://www.gwec.net/reports/globaloffshorewindreport GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:50:44

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Exploring the World Bank Key Factors Report Update

5/27/2025
On this episode, Stewart and Rebecca are joined by Sean Whittaker from the World Bank Group to take a bit of a deep dive into a recent report from the World Bank Group and the ESMAP program. It is an update to an earlier, seminal piece of work for the offshore wind industry, titled Making Offshore Wind Work: Key factors for Successful Development of Offshore Wind in Emerging Markets... which is probably one of the longest titles of a seminal paper ever. The team discuss everything offshore wind, but also take a brief stop to hear more about Sean's background building wind turbines in Madagascar! GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:01:00:26

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The Energy Transition Tapestry - With Ed Daniels, Venterra CEO

5/15/2025
"I'm absolutely confident, that the world is going to go through an energy transition...this industry is going to win out," says Ed Daniels, CEO of Venterra Group, a wind energy services company dedicated to 'elping wind power grow'. Ed joins Stewart to discuss the offshore wind sector, managing the global demands of the industry and... dealing with unexploded ordnance! GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:39:42

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Global Wind Report Special: Recruitment trends and workforce development in the renewable energy landscape.

4/24/2025
In this episode, Stewart is joined by Jason Miao and Matthew Sandall from NES Fircroft to discuss their insights on recruitment trends and workforce development in the renewable energy landscape. They expore the challenges facing the ssector, and other issues affecting recruitment and mobility, with a focus on solutions. They also talk about what an Employer of Record partner means for helping businesses expands. This year's Global Wind Report looks at accelerating growth of the sector, so the panel also discussed how to close the skills gap in the sector. You can download this year's Global Wind Report here: https://www.gwec.net/reports/globalwindreport GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:50:38

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Cyber Security in the Wind Sector

2/13/2025
In this episode, Stewart is hosting solo, but joined by Auke Huistra from DNV and Leo Simonovich from Siemens Energy to discuss the need for cybersecurity and the offshore wind industry trends driving the need. This conversation orients listeners on the challenges of cybersecurity and the stakes for the industry. Here are some links to documents discussed in the show. OT Cyber Security for Offshore WindContactMission StatementGWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:44:52

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AI in Offshore Wind: how to use AI tools to build a narrative

12/30/2024
In this episode, Stewart and Rebecca are joined by Daniel Nestle to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in offshore wind. AI has many well known potential uses in the offshore wind sector, but the crew have got Dan on to talk about the role AI can play in supporting communications work. How can AI help push back against disinformation, for example? How can AI support tracking of trends and changes in conversations in different markets? GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:00:53:39

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What role is Singapore playing in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind?

12/19/2024
This episode features the perspectives of government, developer and supply chain player in exploring Singapore’s role in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind. Stewart and the guests dive into the three pillars of Supply Chain Capabilities, Renewables Financing and Research & Innovation to unpack Singapore’s strengths in the nascent floating wind industry. Joining Stewart for this discussion are: Enterprise SingaporeSeatriumCorio Generation This episode is brought to you with Enterprise Singapore. Find out more about their work here: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/industries/marine-and-offshore-energy GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work. The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential. Follow Stewart on LinkedIn here Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram here Follow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

Duration:01:01:03

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US Election Results

11/8/2024
For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Amanda Schoen, leading US industry offshore wind public affairs expert, to talk about the consequences of the US Election Results for the global wind industry. GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, Deputy CEO. The podcast, or show as Stewart likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential.

Duration:00:43:39

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Capitalizing on the gold rush: How the "Future made in Australia" act is building value, with Senator Tim Ayres

8/8/2024
In this episode, Senator Tim Ayres, Australia's Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Trade, joins Stewart and Rebecca to discuss the 'Made in Australia' and "a new age of of doing things a new kind of industrial revolution," with offshore wind playing a key role. GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Chief Strategy Officer for Offshore Wind. The podcast, or show as Stewart likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential.

Duration:00:44:27

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Avoiding the Storm: How to bridge the talent gap in offshore wind

7/24/2024
In this gripping episode, the team is joined by Ayleen Sadvakassova NES Fircroft’s Regional Account Manager – Renewables APAC and Neil Mellin NES Fircroft’s Regional Business Development Director – Renewables to dive headlong into the challenge of recruitment strategies essential for growing offshore wind industry in the future. Buckle up as they chart the course through surging markets, treacherous challenges, and the elusive skills gap. From luring global talent to navigating legal maelstroms, this podcast is your compass in the renewable energy squall. Tune in and brace for a wild ride!

Duration:00:42:14

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How to combat the rise of disinformation around offshore wind?

7/9/2024
The Offshore Wind Podcast from the Global Wind Energy Council is back, with a new host alongside Stewart Mullin but the same insight and discussion about the biggest challenges in the offshore wind sector. For this episode Stewart Mullin and Rebecca Williams are joined by Ria Voorhaar, Director of Outreach and Engagement, Global Strategic Communications Council. Ria joins to discuss the rise of mis and disinformation (and the difference between the two!) around offshore wind, and what can be done to combat it.

Duration:00:42:07

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From auction to action: Why targets aren't turbines

6/21/2024
The Offshore Wind Podcast from the Global Wind Energy Council is back, with a new host but the same insight and discussion about the biggest challenges in the offshore wind sector. For this episode Stewart Mullin and his new sidekick Rebecca Williams are joined by Wadia Fruergaard, Head of Offshore & Supply Chain Policy, and Anders Ystad, Head of Regulatory, Policy & Markets at Equinor Renewables, to talk about delivering genuine, transformative action that delivers on ambitions, targets and aims.

Duration:00:50:07