Act on Energy - Ep 1

Managing installation risks for offshore wind foundations

At Acteon, we engineer seabed-to-surface solutions that help meet growing global energy demands. Now, we are taking those conversations to the airwaves with Act on Energy, our official podcast.

Episode overview

Hear our experts Fabian Hippe (from Menck, Acteon’s Marine Foundations business line) and Ben Andrew (from 2H, Acteon’s Engineering Consultancy) discuss how to manage installation risks for offshore wind foundations, from common challenges to practical solutions that keep projects safe, efficient, and on schedule.

Featured in this episode

Fabian Hippe

Strategic & Commercial Director

Ben Andrew

Global Director - Renewables, 2H

Act on Energy podcast

Each episode is hosted by a range of voices from across our global teams, offering first-hand insights into how we harness data, engineering knowledge, and operational expertise to deliver maximum economic value across the full lifecycle of offshore infrastructure.

From the design and installation of new assets, to extending operational life and safe decommissioning, Act on Energy covers the breadth of offshore energy, from renewables to oil & gas, in some of the world’s most challenging environments. 

Guided by our core principles - integrity, teamwork, partnership, care, and accountability, we share stories and solutions that help our customers reduce costs, accelerate schedules, and deliver the energy the world needs, safely and sustainably.

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