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- 2. AECOM offers its valued clients a single source for offshore wind development support. Our global team of scientists, engineers and specialists provide consulting expertise from concept to construction, enabling our client’s project strategies and plans. AECOM global team has a rich history in the development of offshore wind (OSW) and marine based infrastructure. Our teams have developed a wealth of experience through their work on world class projects for leading developers to support design, engineering, and construction activities. We use that experience to hone our strategy, using smart, sustainable design and planning to proactively find the inherent risks and opportunities in OSW projects. Our global expertise and local presence allows our teams to achieve fit-for-purpose approvals, and connect with local utilities, TSOs and ports to ensure the necessary infrastructure is deployed safely, quickly and cost-effectively. AECOM’s team fully understands the intricacies of planning and implementing large-scale infrastructure projects. This capability enables us to integrate seamlessly with the diverse work groups or consultants necessary to develop successful projects. About AECOM
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- 4. Offshore wind capabilities and experience Feasibility • Site evaluation and project feasibility • Regulatory strategy & risks • Ports and supply chain assessment • Interconnection assessment & options Development • Environmental Impact & consenting • Stakeholder engagement • Design envelope support • Port development/design & supply chain support • Export system design and interconnection support • Local law/permitting" Installation • Environmental monitoring & reporting • Port construction and/or oversight • Export system construction and/or oversight Operations • Environmental monitoring & reporting • Technical support Program Management / Owner Support
- 5. Areas of Expertise • Site Assessment Plans • Construction and Operations Plan (COP) • Subsea Marine Cable Routing Analysis • Onshore Environmental Impact Assessments • Social Impact Assessments • Stakeholder Engagement Given the large number of projects that AECOM plans and designs each year, our staff is sensitive to the design process and is acutely aware of optimal approaches for coordinating designs with regulatory requirements. This high-level strategizing leads the team down the path to a cost- effective, constructible, and compliant engineering solution. Services Environmental Permitting and Planning Overview Offshore wind developers need full-service environmental consulting firms who understand the complexities of planning, permitting, and implementing large-scale infrastructure projects. AECOM has direct and extensive experience with developing the necessary regulatory requirements toward permitting commercial scale OSW projects. Not only does this include our expertise with preparing SAP and COP packages but also with moving permitting forward. Our Approach AECOM offers an experienced, results oriented team with a successful history of delivering planning, environmental/permitting and design work for OSW projects, including facilities supporting OSW component handling. Our experienced team seamlessly integrates with diverse stakeholder work groups or consultants necessary to develop successful projects. We assign strong leaders in each discipline to manage work activities and deliverables with a focus on driving the schedule and budget. These leaders are supported by SMEs who provide specialized insight into technical areas, helping us to execute the work efficiently and with the quality expected by our clients. We employ a deep bench of OSW expertise, coupled with permitting and environmental SMEs who have provided leading wind energy consulting expertise. Services
- 6. Offshore expertise in Germany • Rules and regulations • Codes and standards • Regional development • Permitting strategies and procedures • Authority communications • Stakeholder management • Site specific sensitivity and constraints assessment Relevant agencies AECOM have worked with: Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) Commission for the inspection, approval and monitoring of wind turbines and structures in the German exclusive economic zone Beauftragt mit der Prüfung, Zulassung und Überwachung von Windenergieanlagen und Bauwerken in der deutschen ausschließlichen Wirtschaftszone (AWZ). State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG), responsible for interconnector / submarine cable: Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie (LBEG), zuständig für Interkonnektor / Seekabel: The Federal Network Agency: German regulatory office for electricity, gas, telecommunications, post and railway markets. Das Bundesnetzargentur BNetzA
- 7. Collaborator s For more than 25 years, Uventus interdisciplinary team has been advising on issues of environmental protection and nature conservation, quality and safety. • Energy, quality occupational health and safety and environmental management • Permit management/ EIA • Ecological Planning • Safety management systems for utilities, EIU and ECM • Environmental construction supervision • Scientific Experts and officers BioConsult SH is an interdisciplinary team that has existed since 1998 as an independent, ecological research and consulting office. • environmental assessments, protection concepts • Feasibility studies • Fieldwork • Data collection. The Stablegrid Group has many years of experience in project planning and coordination and in approval and certification management, including intensive communication with officials and environmental support for projects.
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- 10. Client: Neu Connect Location: UK (London) – Netherlands - Germany (Wilhelmshaven) Years: 2 years ongoing Project overview: Bringing together expertise from the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Germany, we worked collaboratively across European borders to support the preparations for a major submarine cable project. The NeuConnect interconnector will be the first direct power link between Germany and Great Britain, connecting two of Europe’s largest energy markets for the first time. Dubbed as ‘clean energy superhighways’, interconnectors establish vital links between the energy grids of different countries, enabling a secure, cost-effective power supply to cross geographical borders. Comprising approximately 720 kilometres (450 miles) of submarine high-voltage cables, NeuConnect will link the Isle of Grain in Kent, England with Germany’s Wilhelmshaven region, with the subsea cable route crossing Dutch territorial waters. When complete, the NeuConnect submarine cable will have capacity to carry 1.4 gigawatts of electricity in both directions – enough to power up to 1.5 million homes during the project’s lifespan. According to British energy regulator Ofgem, the project could deliver a net reduction in carbon emissions of more than 13 megatons of CO2 over 25 years. What’s AECOM’s role in the NeuConnect interconnector project? Our work involved coordinating and preparing the permit applications and environmental impact assessments (EIA) for the onshore and offshore elements for the entirety of the subsea cable. Collaborating closely, our teams in the UK, Netherlands and Germany worked together to manage the various permit applications and help the client coordinate the many stakeholders – from authorities and residents to NGOs. As well as 181-kilometre subsea cable in German waters, the German permitting team also managed 12 kilometres of onshore cable including connections between the substation and converter station. As nitrogen emission and deposition (the release of reactive forms of nitrogen into the atmosphere) are critical in the Netherlands due to their environmental impact, we developed a successful and proactive approach to mitigate and significantly reduce both during the construction phase. Collaborating closely, our teams in the UK, Netherlands and Germany worked together to manage the various permit applications and help the client coordinate the many stakeholders. • Permit according to Federal Emission Control Act (BImSchG) including construction permit and other permits. • Communication with authorities • Environmental construction supervision The company NeuConnect is planning the construction and operation the first cross-border high-voltage direct current transmission line (HVDC power line) between Germany and the United Kingdom ("NeuConnect project"): •Capacity: 1.4 GW •Length: approx. 720 km Case study
- 11. Client: Uniper, BP and Airproducts Location: Wilhelmshaven, Hamburg Case study Green energy import terminals - Ammonia Hydrogen and LNG terminals Germany's Green Energy Ambitions: Import Terminals for a Sustainable Future Germany is on the forefront of a green revolution, and the latest development in this journey is the construction of green energy import terminals. These terminals are set to become a cornerstone in Germany's ambitious plan to transition to clean energy. One of the first of these terminals is planned for Hamburg, a city known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. This terminal will specialize in the importation of green ammonia, a compound that can be converted into hydrogen, a clean fuel with a wide range of applications from powering vehicles to heating homes. AECOM provides interdisciplinary support for these projects, accompanying them through all phases of the project cycle. We offer assistance with complex challenges in the approval process to make it efficient and targeted. For large-scale projects, such as a hydrogen plant with storage and trailer loading, we navigate through the required approval procedure according to the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), taking into account all relevant state regulations. In addition, we are experienced in handling other approval procedures that are summarized in BImSchG approval or plan approvals, such as construction applications, Operational Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV), Incident Ordinance (StörfallV), Environmental Impact Assessment Act (UVPG), and the Technical Instructions on Noise Abatement (TA-Lärm). Our multidisciplinary range of services includes engineering, environmental and management services from a single source. We carry out national and international market analyses, assist with site selection and handle the approval process. From project development to execution, we develop, design and build projects that not only improve infrastructure, but also reduce energy and water consumption and contribute to the generation of renewable energy. With these projects, we are helping Germany to achieve the goal of greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045, as set out in the National Hydrogen Strategy.
- 12. AECOM Environmental Planning Advice for Llŷr Floating Offshore Wind Project CASESTUDY Our experienced environmental and stakeholder engagement professionals expertly evaluated environmental impacts, made recommendations on best routes and designs to minimize marine species impacts, and engaged stakeholders using digital tools. Client Llŷr Floating Wind Limited Location Pembrokeshire, UK Contract Value £1.3 MM Years 2021-2024 Project Overview AECOM is providing technical, environmental and planning advice related to the Marine License and DNS consent for this floating offshore wind project comprised of two leases of 100MW capacity, providing a facility to demonstrate new models of floating offshore wind technology. Specifically, the project will enable each floating platform technology to be validated. Client Benefits • AECOM’s team of specialists – the majority in-house, have delivered a strong coordinated approach that fully captures the project scope. • Our team designed workshops to provide a periodic feedback loop during the ongoing assessment work to highlight key project risks and opportunities for risk avoidance or mitigation. For example, the team is currently aiming to develop a design which avoids the need for percussive piling, so as to minimise impacts on marine species. • The team is leading a series of onshore/offshore technical forums to inform key stakeholders of survey findings and to gain inputs as work progresses. Such inputs have been critical during the EIA scoping stage, and will remain of value during the impact assessment and mitigation strategy development. • AECOM launched an interactive web-based consultation tool to supplement face- to-face engagement events, engaging more diverse audiences and significantly increasing the number of people engaged in consultation events. • Our team will be creating a digital EIA using AECOM’s PlanEngage™ featuring interactive 3D mapping, described as layered story-telling, enabling users to focus in on areas of most interest. Other features include videos, audio, 3D virtual models and before/after image slilders, increasing understanding and increasing local buy-in. Work Performed The project involves two leases of 100MW capacity, Llŷr 1 and Llŷr 2, using two new floating wind technologies, collectively forming a single 200MW demonstrator project for consent, connected to the grid via a single export cable route, landfall and onshore cable route, with associated substation and grid connection. AECOM provided the following services: • EIA Scoping • Environmental Statement Coordination • Technical, Environmental and Planning Advice related to the Marine License • Development of National Significance (DNS) consent • Stakeholder Engagement We are currently approaching the EIA Scoping submission stage. More Information: AskEnvironment@aecom.com ENV_OSW_PDV_0021
- 13. AECOM Civil and Electrical Design of Onshore Cable Route/Converter Station for Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm CASESTUDY AECOM’s broad experience base enabled all services to be provided by in-house staff, navigating challenging engineering and cultural considerations, and bringing in specialist support from areas such as ground engineering, fire risk and planning. Client SSE Renewables Location Scotland, UK Contract Value £400,000 Years 2019-2022 Project Overview AECOM completed the civil and electrical design of the 6km onshore cable route and converter station for Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm to support the client’s planning application. Client Benefits • AECOM’s design and routing for the cables from landfall successfully addressed several areas of advanced engineering difficulty including HDD road and rail crossings, watercourse crossings, avoidance of historic sites and archaeological interest sites, route separation from domestic dwellings and steep terrain. • Our experienced engineers recognized unusual conditions at landfall and explored alternative methods for taking the 220kv export cables onshore including HDD, micro- tunnelling and traiditonal tunneling techniques. • Several options for siting onshore substations were investigated and the optimum arrangement was decided with the client, exploring options for AIS and GIS solutions including non-SF6 options for GIS switchgear and trunking. • Anticipating future power needs, the team investigated an additional option for the footprint should the project switch to HVDC. The size and site reflects potential HVDC converter stations according to different practices of two different HVDC suppliers. • Our extensive ground investigation work helped inform the design process. • Despite limited available input from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), our team used existing contacts with major equipment OEMs to establish likely size, weight and delivery lead time for several items of equipment that were identified as being on the project critical path • To give the client maximum flexibility, AECOM scoped and managed multiple GI campaigns. The scope of design was from the landfall transition bay to the grid POC. The cable route was a combination of both HVDC (wind farm export cable – 220kV) and HVAC (grid connection cable – 400kV) cabling and including multiple HDD designs along the cable route. AECOM looked at a wide variety of design options, including: - Air Insulated Substation (AIS) - Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) - AC connection to OWF - HVDC connection to OWF - Different locations - Single substation versus 2 substations - Innovative landfall approach Work Performed SSE engaged AECOM to look at the onshore elements of the Berwick Bank 1.2GW offshore wind farm. This included landfall, export cabling at 220kV, export cabling at 400kV to the TSO substation and the onshore substation (400/220kV). Additional to the above, there were alternative options for HVDC cabling and a HVDC onshore converter station included in the scope. More Information: AskEnvironment@aecom.com ENV_OSW_PDV_0023
- 14. AECOM Civils Design for Onshore Connection Works for Dogger Bank Offshore Windfarm CASESTUDY The AECOM team delivered the project with careful attention to safety in this area where there were multiple utility crossings. Client SSE/Equinor JV Location Yorkshire, UK Contract Value £970 Years 2018-2020 Project Overview AECOM provided Civil Engineering, Geotechnical, Hydrology, Technical Advisor, Cost Consultancy and GIS Consultancy services to the SSE / Equinor JV for their Dogger Bank (Creyke Beck A & B) Onshore Civils Connection Works in East Riding, Yorkshire. Services provided included: • Civil Engineering • Geotechnical • Hydrology • Site Civils Technical Advisor • Site Geotechnical Technical Advisor • Cost Consultancy • GIS Consultancy Client Benefits • The team took a sympathetic approach with landowners and provided careful planning, as the majority of the route is across low lying farmland. • Careful attention to safety and adherence to permitting requirements was observed as there are numerous crossings of existing utilities including National/Regional high pressure gas pipelines that required permits to dig prior to excavations in the vicinity of the service. • AECOM reviewed and rationalised Employers and ESI Contractors requirements to provide a single onshore ground investigation contract. Work Performed As part of the Onshore Civils Design package, a HVDC cable was to be installed over a length of approximately 30km, from the landfall at Hornsea, north of Skipsea, to a new Converter Station located near Beverley, with a further 2km of HVAC cable to the existing National Grid substation at Creyke Beck. AECOM provided the following scope of works for the Onshore Civils Design: • Existing 3rd Party Assets and Utilities Services Search • Preliminary & Detailed Design of the project Enabling Works (Public Highway Access Points) • General DCO Pre-commencement Condition Discharge Assistance • Detailed Design of the HVDC Converter Station Site Enabling Works (Civil Platform and Perimeter Drainage) • Onshore Ground Investigation Scope, Scheduling, Contract Preparation and Supervision • Concept design for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) at major river and rail crossing points DESIGN OF ACCESS JUNCTIONS AECOM provided detailed design for 15 access points along the route to facilitate vehicular access for cable laying apparatus and HDD equipment. These access points vary from upgrade of existing field accesses to new junctions, and were designed in accordance with DMRB and local authority guidelines. DESIGN OF CONVERTER STATION PLATFORM Our team designed a civils working platform, to allow the civils contractor to construct the Converter Station. HDD CONCEPT DESIGN Concept drawings provided for major HDD crossing points, under East Coast Mainline railway, and under River Hull. These designs take cognisance of cable depth and separation requirements. ONSHORE GROUND INVESTIGATION The ground investigation specifically targeted the landfall and converter station sites and the numerous Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) crossings required at major roads, railway and river crossing points. The intrusive works comprised 59 No. cable percussion boreholes some with rotary continuation, 12 No. cone penetration tests and 186 No. machine excavated trial pits. In situ testing included apparent and thermal resistivity testing of the soils to inform the cable design. AECOM scoped the ground investigation, provided the specification, bill of quantities and drawings for the works, allowing the client to procure a contractor. AECOM assisted in the technical element of the tender review and are providing site supervision during the works. More Information: AskEnvironment@aecom.com ENV_OSW_PDV_0022
- 15. AECOM Planning and Environmental Advisory for Star of the South Offshore Wind Project CASESTUDY Detailed planning, regulatory consultation and ecological surveys helped identify the best pathways for the project to expedite approvals of this first of its type project in Australia Client Star of the South Location Victoria, Australia Contract Value AUD 14M Years 2020-2023 Project Overview AECOM was engaged as planning and environmental advisor to support the Star of the South -- Australia’s first offshore wind project. If developed to its full potential, the project would generate up to 2.2 GW of new capacity, powering around 1.2 million homes across the state of Victoria. The project includes a transmission network of cables and substations to connect the offshore wind farm to the wider electricity network in Latrobe Valley. Client Benefits • The AECOM team identified a suitable pathway for the project to obtain the required planning and environmental approvals. The detailed planning that was undertaken has enabled Star of the South to identify and actively manage the approval risks associated with the project. • By providing clear guidance on the approach to planning and environmental approvals based on extensive previous experience, Star of the South grew confidence in developing and implementing the project. Work Performed AECOM was engaged as a planning and environmental advisor to support the development of the project, with work continuing through to 2023. Our team developed an approvals strategy to identify the most appropriate planning and environment approvals pathway for the project and develop a detailed project schedule to achieve the approvals. As the project is the first of its type in Australia, the development of the approvals strategy involved extensive consultation with regulatory agencies. AECOM prepared project referrals in relation to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and Environment Effects Act 1978 to inform government decisions on the approvals process. These referrals, including preliminary ecology, heritage and visual impact assessments were submitted in April 2020. Our team performed marine mammal and seabird surveys to support forthcoming impact assessments. The team undertook detailed ecological surveys across three onshore transmission corridor options for the connection of the wind farm to the wider electricity transmission network in the Latrobe Valley. This work contributed to an assessment of the alignment options. Tasks included finalisation of a study program and scoping of the specialist assessments required to satisfy Commonwealth and State approvals requirements. These detailed assessments were undertaken through 2021 and 2022. More Information: AskEnvironment@aecom.com ENV_OSW_PDV_0024
- 16. Purification Ship Loading Ammonia Reactor Ammonia Storage Compression and Storage Power Cryogenic Liquefaction Power Compression and Storage Power Air Separation Unit Power H2 from Electrolyzers H2 H2 H2 from Electrolyzers H2 NH3 NH3 N2 O2 Vent Liquid H2 Cold Storage Liquid H2 Assessment of BOEM’s Role in Reviewing Hydrogen Production as a Complement to Offshore Wind AECOM’s deep regulatory and energy experience assisted BOEM in identifying permitting and regulatory changes needed to advance Hydrogen as a complementary transport mechanism for offshore wind energy. Client BOEM Location US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Contract Value USD 138K Years 2021-2022 Project Overview AECOM provided BOEM with the necessary background, analysis, and recommendations to update existing regulatory guidance for offshore development on the OCS, and to identify existing gaps in technical review expertise required for administering hydrogen production as a complement to offshore wind energy (H2-OSW) permitting and for safety enforcement under BSEE. The hydrogen molecule (H2) is an emerging energy vector that can be used as a clean burning fuel, which can be produced from OSW energy as a fully green fuel. A robust H2 energy sector is a United States (US) federal priority supporting national energy security and resilience, contributing to climate and environmental policy goals. Developed through diversified research and interactive workshops, AECOM developed a report and peer-reviewed journal article to recommend updates to permitting and regulatory guidance, including amendments for existing leases, integrating H2-OSW in the existing OSW stakeholder engagement process and fully incorporating H2-OSW on the OCS as an option in future leases. We have also included recommendations for the environmental assessment requirements and provide suggestions to repurpose some of the existing regulatory frameworks including OCS oil and natural gas to address potential regulatory gaps. Our final report also includes recommendations for technology development, analyses of diverse business cases, and additional research avenues to promote adaptable development, reduce potential environmental impacts, and design mitigation measures. Client Benefits AECOM’s experience provided the right fit and perspective to thoroughly engage this analysis of an emerging energy sector. • Extensive offshore technical and permitting support • Broad and diverse client base across energy sectors • Longstanding support of BOEM and other federal agencies/ familiarity with priorities and process • Coordinated team approach synthesizing regulatory expertise with technical research and development capabilities for both offshore wind and hydrogen Proud winner of the 2022 Climate Change Business Journal Award for Project Merit: Renewable Energy Experience
- 17. AECOM Environmental Permitting for Beacon Wind Offshore Wind Project The AECOM team’s expert regulatory knowledge, broad experience base and innovative GIS portal served to streamline ongoing permitting for this critical offshore wind project. Client BP/Equinor Location Massachusetts, USA Years 2019-Present Project Overview AECOM is responsible for environmental permitting which includes the development of the Site Assessment Plan (SAP), the Construction and Operations Plan (COP), as well as key federal, state, and local permits, approvals, and consultations. Client Benefits • Created comprehensive GIS portal to support the project and agency filings. The portal incorporated existing data sources and new survey data collected throughout the project area. Access to the portal provided expedited map creation for internal and external meetings as well as permit applications. • The team’s expert regulatory knowledge and professional relationships provided strategic support, streamlining agency interactions and plan submittals. Work Performed To support the SAP and COP submittal, AECOM and its contractors performed the following activities: • The feasibility of potential export cable landfall locations, onshore converter station site(s), and the interconnection to a Point of Interconnect. • The alternative locations for the onshore converter station, landfall locations including cable calculations, cable routing of the export cables, and interconnection cables which were ranked and assessed for risk. • The different alternatives considering potential constraints, cost, and schedule, including site preparation, civil structures, land rights, cable routing, zoning, environmental and regulatory interfaces as part of a ranking and decision tree process. • Led development of the Site Assessment Plan (SAP) for metocean moorings and supported this through the decommissioning activities. • Led development of the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) as the first Project to meet the new BOEM Notice of Intent requirements. • Supported the Public Scoping process with attendance at BOEM public scoping meetings both in person and virtual and addressed responses to public comment. • Supported federal, state, and local permits, approvals, and consultations. • Led communications with the Indigenous nations and stakeholders including preparation of a Native American Tribes Communication Plan and provided ongoing support as a Tribal Liaison for Equinor. • Consulted with local fishing communities and multiple agencies at state, federal, and local levels to develop study plans to help understand and minimize the project’s impacts on the local maritime economy. • Led the design and development of additional studies related to visual changes, sediment transport, air, noise, and underwater sound. • Led development of a BOEM Survey Plan for additional HRG survey, MARA target research, and geotechnical borings, including necessary federal, state, and local permits for the geotechnical scope. • Supported agency project review with the creation of a benthic viewer depicting benthic sampling data, collected bathymetry, backscatter, side scan sonar and NFMS habitat classifications. • Provided QMA and client reps during the geophysical and benthic sampling campaigns In addition to the support for the Site Assessment Plan (SAP) and COP, AECOM also supported successful applications for Power Purchase Agreements, and completed conceptual design work for an HVDC substation located Astoria, New York. AECOM evaluated: • The feasibility of potential export cable landfall locations, onshore converter station site(s), and the interconnection to a Point of Interconnect. • The alternative locations for the onshore converter station, landfall locations including cable calculations, cable routing of the export cables, and interconnection cables which were ranked and assessed for risk. • The different alternatives considering potential constraints, cost, and schedule, including site preparation, civil structures, land rights, cable routing, zoning, environmental and regulatory interfaces as part of a ranking and decision tree process. ATLANTIC OCEAN NEW YORK NEW JERSEY CONNECTICUT MASSACHUSETTS RHODE ISLAND NEW YORK Beacon Wind 2 Beacon Wind 1 Experience
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- 19. Staff Matrix Name Title OSW Permitting GIS and Mapping Subsea Cables Sediment/ Water Quality Physical Oceanography Marine Biology resources Ecological Mitigation and restoration Marine Field Surveys Marine/ Coastal Project Permitting Geophysical marine investigations Geotechnical Maximilian Kieckmusch Marine Scientist/ Project Manager • • • • • • • Andreas Weyer Project Manager • • • • Rebecca Ellis Senior Marine Scientist/ Project Manager • • • • • • • • • Nadine Weber Ecologist • • • • • • Arre Verweed Geophysicist • • • • • Frank Fortune EIA Technical Director • • Phil Arnold Geophysicist • • • • • •
- 20. Key German Staff Bios Dr Rebecca Ellis Rebecca is a very experienced project manager and expert in marine biology. With over 15 years of professional experience, she has led a number of international projects including marine programs in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Indian Ocean, and North Atlantic. She has an MSC in marine biology and a PhD in environmental engineering. Additionally, she has led various geological and geotechnical investigations. In particular, with her offshore experience. She supports environmental teams in globally in permit management and close important gaps in our expertise. With her international background and her expertise in marine biology, her experience with complex exploration techniques and dealing with a large number of different project stakeholders, she will provide us with excellent support in the further expansion and development of our Permit Management Team, especially for the coastal/offshore regions. She has years of experience in coastal and marine projects. Rebecca has applied this knowledge and practical experience with complex systems and ecology to the offshore wind development market. She has proven skills to manage large projects with multiple disciplines. She has designed and managed multifaceted field programs that are based on sound statistical design that deliver clients with data that can be used to establish baseline conditions, satisfy trend-based hypothesis testing, or make determinations of impact. She is also a certified commercial SCUBA Diver. She has experience identifying marine species in the field, conducting fisheries surveys, marine mammal, and protected species observation, and analysing data.
- 21. Key German Staff Bios Maximilian Kieckbusch Max stands out as an environmental scientist with a robust foundation in soil sciences, ecology, environmental law, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). His six years of experience in the approval processes for large-scale infrastructure projects in Germany, encompassing both offshore and onshore developments, speak to his deep expertise in the field. He is well-versed in formal approval procedures, plan approval processes, and the intricacies of the Federal Emission Control Act (BImSchG), as well as environmental impact assessments in accordance with the UVPG. Maximilian's skill set is further enhanced by his proficiency in project management and his effective communication with authorities, demonstrating his capability to adeptly navigate complex regulatory environments. His contributions to sustainable development initiatives are indicative of a professional who is not only knowledgeable but also deeply committed to environmental stewardship. His career trajectory showcases a dedication to excellence and a keen understanding of the multifaceted nature of environmental science, positioning him as a valuable asset in any endeavor related to environmental planning and conservation.
- 22. Key German Staff Bios Andreas Weyer Andreas Weyer has over eighteen years of professional experience in the fields of permit management and environmental engineering. His main fields of activity include the execution of approval procedures according to the Federal Immission Control Act, the Federal Water Act and the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health, also including the preliminary examination according to the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act as well as planning approval procedures, e.g. EnWG. Andreas has experience in the field of infrastructure projects (underground cable systems) and in the evaluation of sites according to planning law (e.g. converters).
- 23. Key German Staff Bios Dr. Nadine Weber Nadine is an experienced biologist with focus on aquatic ecology and toxicology. She has profound knowledge in wildlife ecology and worked as regulatory ecotoxicologist for risk assessment of plant protection products for wild birds and mammals at BASF SE. With her regulatory and scientific experience in industry, she provides excellent support in strategic planning of projects with different stakeholders including national and international authorities. Due to her interest in marine biology, she holds a certificate as advanced open water diver (AOWD) and has experience in field studies during marine excursions in the Mediterranean Sea and North Sea during her time at the Alfred-Wegener Institute for polar and marine research. The combination of marine ecotoxicology and ecology position her to conduct environmental impact assessment for offshore projects.
Editor's Notes
- Our services span the full project lifecycle from cradle to grave. We’ve supported development of new offshore wind areas by supporting site evaluations, developing regulatory strategies, and supporting the development of the relevant ancillary infrastructures such as ports and grids. We support our clients, who include offshore wind developers, port authorities and operators, grid operators and original equipment manufacturers, through the development and construction of their projects and onward through operations. The bar on the bottom is particularly relevant to our unique offering to the market – Given our role as a major infrastructure consulting practice serving multiple private and public sector markets, we are uniquely positioned to assist our clients in managing the complexities of these multifaceted energy projects.
- AECOM has provided services to offshore wind projects around the world. Here in the US, our team has supported permitting efforts, port developments and electrical infrastructure associated with the development of offshore wind in the US north east and our teams are gearing up to grow with the pacific and gulf of Mexico markets as they ramp up. While offshore wind is a relatively new industry in the US, the industry has decades of experience in Europe, and our European teams have built up substantial knowledge which we are leveraging in other regions. AECOM is similarly at the forefront of other offshore wind development areas, including notably Taiwan and Australia, where our teams are currently permitting some of the premier projects in these markets.