This paper assesses the opportunity for an integrated and circular approach to developing our offshore energy sector as we embark on the energy transition. It evaluates how offshore wind, green hydrogen production and heritage oil and gas expertise can be synthesised together to benefit all sectors to support a viable green hydrogen and wind economy.

The renewable hydrogen sector has struggled to establish a sustainable commercial model so far. This paper finds there may be significant advantages to be found in taking hydrogen production offshore, solving commercial challenges for both hydrogen and offshore wind developers, while also repurposing oil and gas expertise and assets to feed the energy transition and accelerate production timelines.

Offshore engineering experience, research, and live case-studies are utilised to investigate the opportunities for this approach. It also considers the commercial viability and benefits, as well as the ultimate offtake and transportation for produced green hydrogen and electricity.

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