Steel in the Water: Realizing on the Promise of Offshore Wind or It - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research Lecture Series Steel in the Water: Realizing on the Promise of Offshore Wind or It is the Best of Times, it is the Worst of Times February 5, 2020 THE CONTEXT THE CHALLENGE CO2
February 5, 2020
CO2 emissions from Global Carbon Project. Population & GDP data from World Bank. Figure prepared by Zeke Hausfather https://erg.berkeley.edu/people/hausfather-zeke/
Some experts say this is now BAU Many experts say this is still Business As Usual (BAU) trajectory
Casks of whale oil. Photo courtesy: New Bedford Whaling Museum/ NPS
The role of electricity in other sectors: new Bernstein analysis
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What is in the “queue” of projects planning to join
system? The big footprint of planned offshore wind plugging into MA Directionally encouraging but the numbers need to get MUCH bigger But how do these things work? (segue alert)
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Timeline from brand new AWEA Public Participation Guide for Offshore Wind
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▪ Project path driven by local, state and federal regulatory approval times ▪ Federal process is complex and evolving – needs to be updated ▪ Legacy state infrastructure/ energy siting process must be adapted to this new technology ▪ Local engagement is critical for long term success
USACE EPA BOEM FAA USCG
COP NEPA Scoping DEIS FEIS ROD FDR/FIR National Environmental Policy Act Endangered Species Act National Historic Preservation Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Management Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Coastal Zone Management Act Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Rivers & Harbors Act
MEPA EFSB/DPU Petition ENF EFSB Final Decision ENF Certification Scoping DEIR Town Road Opening FEIR DEIR Certification Regional Commissions (DRI) Final MEPA Certification Town Conservation Commissions / ZBAs MA CZM/CRMC EFSB comprehensive siting approval process incorporates roughly 12+ State and 12+ Local permits or approvals
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Mayflower Wind is a joint venture of Shell New Energies (50%) and EDP Renewables (50%). We are backed by the combined capability, experience, commitment to innovation, and financial strength of a world-leading
CORE VALUES ▪ Safety first, safety always. We are committed to treating our people, community, and environment with care. ▪ Innovation and Industry Development. We expect innovation will continue to drive the rapid decline in the cost
▪ Investing in Communities. We are committed to building responsible partnerships with local communities by supporting jobs, economic development, and innovation that will flourish for decades to come.
Shell New Energies US LLC
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Location: Atlantic Coast Outer Continental Shelf
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Lease: OCS-A 0521
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Area: 127,000 acres (520 km2)
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Water Depth: 64% < 55m
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36% > 55m
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Average wind speed at 135m: 10.1m/s
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Distance to shore: 85-105 km
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Connection point: Bourne, MA
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Distance to grid connection: 125 km
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Potential: up to 1,600 MW (depending on technology)
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BUT over 80%
use monopiles Other technologies are more expensive but water depths may dictate moving beyond that technology Also pile driving sound is a construction period impact that currently needs to be carefully managed
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Visual detection (Common dolphin) 12 August 2019