Offshore Wind

With extensive experience delivering offshore wind projects across the UK, New Zealand and APAC, I bring a deep understanding of the full development lifecycle—from early feasibility and spatial planning through to consenting, environmental assessment and stakeholder engagement.

My time in the New Zealand market has sharpened this further. As former Chair of the NZ Offshore Wind Working Group and Head of Environment & Consents at BlueFloat Energy, I’ve had firsthand involvement in shaping early industry practice, navigating evolving regulation, and building the relationships needed to de‑risk approvals. This includes integrating mitigation‑by‑design, coordinating survey programmes, and aligning environmental, technical and commercial considerations to support credible, bankable development pathways.

Regulatory and Consenting Support

• Expert guidance on navigating New Zealand's evolving offshore renewable energy regulations, including the upcoming Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

• Assistance with feasibility and commercial permit applications

• Support in understanding and navigating environmental approvals under existing legislation (e.g., Resource Management Act, EEZ Act)

Environmental Survey Design & Programme Management

• Design, scoping and procurement of offshore environmental surveys aligned with international best practice

• Advice on survey consenting requirements and sequencing

• Coordination of baseline studies across marine mammals, seabirds, benthic ecology, fisheries and physical processes

• Quality assurance and technical integration of survey outputs into AEE/EIA processes

Assessment of Environmental Effects

• Strategy and methodology advice for AEEs covering both offshore and onshore components

• Technical review and integration of specialist assessments

• Clear, decision‑ready documentation for regulators, iwi/mana whenua and stakeholders

• Support for mitigation development, alternatives assessment and cumulative effects analysiS

Early Development Site Assessment and Feasibility

• GIS‑based spatial planning to identify optimal development areas

• Evaluation of environmental sensitivity, constraints and opportunities

• High‑level engineering, grid and access considerations integrated with environmental risk

• Early‑stage feasibility advice for emerging markets (e.g., Philippines), including bankability‑aligned expectations

Multi‑Use Marine Planning & Co‑location

• Convening and facilitation of cross‑sector working groups (finfish, seaweed, shellfish)

• Exploration of practical co‑location opportunities to reduce environmental risk and create shared value

• Integration of aquaculture considerations into early design and engagement strategies