PowerPod

Ming Yang in Scotland

TGS — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:58:53 GMT

Episode Summary

The team at TGS | 4C discusses Ming Yang Smart Energy’s plans to build a £1.5 bn wind turbine factory in Scotland. With significant timing, ahead of Allocation Round 7, the announcement comes amid a looming turbine shortfall in Europe. But will national security and political concerns prevent it going ahead? Hosted by Jamie Bernthal-Hooker, with Jordan May, Rameeza Haq Duggal, and Chao Guo.

Site Characterization in Offshore Wind

TGS — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:11:27 GMT

Episode Summary

Episode 5 of PowerPod features host Alexander Smith with Tone Holm Trudeng, VP Site Characterization at TGS, and guests Helen Sinclair and Enda O’Doherty. Part 1 traces the evolution of offshore wind and explains the vital role that site characterization plays in enabling the design and construction of these complex renewable energy projects. Part 2 explores the rise of floating wind, the challenges facing deep-water development, and potential solutions driven by innovations in site characterization.

Learning lessons in new American markets

TGS — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:12:06 GMT

Episode Summary

In Episode 4 of PowerPod, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by Jason Benchapongwimon and Dan Wiseman to discuss recent shake-ups in the US offshore wind environment. Attention is on emerging regimes in the Americas: from Canada and Brazil to Colombia and Chile. What can these markets learn from Europe — its early success in offshore wind and the headwinds facing even the most established regimes today?

Ports: The Backbone of Offshore Wind Expansion

TGS — Wed, 28 May 2025 12:03:03 GMT

Episode Summary

In Episode 3 of PowerPod, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by Barry Frost and Luke Rushbrook to spotlight the critical yet often overlooked role of ports in the offshore wind sector. The discussion explores the infrastructure challenges, investment needs, and economic impacts of adapting ports for the next generation of offshore wind projects, emphasizing why strategic planning and collaboration are essential for meeting ambitious renewable energy targets.

Subsea Cable Failures

TGS — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:39:30 GMT

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker is joined by offshore wind transmission and cable experts Rameeza Haq Duggal and Vincenzo Poidomani to discuss the increasing risks and costs of offshore cable failures. They discuss the recent failure of the Estlink 2 subsea cable between Finland and Estonia, the suspected involvement of a shadow fleet and the costly repairs now underway. The conversation also dives into broader industry risks and its estimated costs.

With offshore wind and interconnector projects expanding rapidly, what does the future hold for cable reliability? Tune in for expert insights on one of the sector's most pressing challenges.

Political Impacts on Offshore Wind

TGS — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Jamie Bernthal-Hooker sits down with market analysts Dan Wiseman and Benedict Cooper to discuss the current state of the offshore wind sector. They delve into global trends, the federal elections in Germany, challenges in the U.S. market and how these affect the industry. The conversation also explores emerging opportunities, future developments and innovations that could drive offshore wind growth worldwide.