Subsea Technology's Role in the Renewable Shift
The energy transition is underway, and our destination is clear: renewable energy.
As we shift from traditional oil and gas operations to offshore renewables, one thing is certain: the knowledge, infrastructure, and experience we’ve built over decades will be crucial for future development.
On this journey, we must ask the right questions: How do we get there? And how do we make it work?
From Experience to Evolution
Rasmus Juhlin from Subsea 7 will present an abstract on day 1 at Verftet.
Photo: Subsea 7
At UTC 2025, we are exploring the role subsea technology can play in accelerating the renewable energy transition. Our toolbox is already well- equipped, from floating offshore wind to subsea power distribution. Floating wind presents exciting opportunities but also challenges that require collaboration, standardization, and a higher level of quality.
However, we are not starting from scratch.
The oil and gas industry has spent decades solving problems that renewables are just beginning to encounter. Subsea competence, infrastructure, redundancy, and quality standards are not just buzzwords – they are blueprints. While the end applications may differ, the underlying capabilities are highly transferable. The task ahead is to build on what already works and adapt it for new environments, at new scales, with new expectations.
The Future is Collaborative
Industrialization and integration will be crucial, as will a broad perspective on the energy mix, investment frameworks, and long-term planning. This is not a competition between energy sources – it is about collaboration, mixing, and making better use of what we already know.
At UTC 2025, we will bring forward the discussions that matter, and we invite you to be part of them. What should we prioritize? How do we unlock potential faster? And what role can subsea technology play in securing a reliable, renewable future?
