Safety Lessons for Offshore Wind from Oil and Gas
As the U.K. moves towards net zero emissions, DNV proposes adopting a revised risk management framework for offshore renewables, based on oil and gas best practices.
A recent study by DNV compares major accident risks and risk management practices in the U.K. between offshore oil and gas and offshore renewables industries.
The study highlights the need for a revised approach to managing major accident hazards in offshore renewables.
The study, "Offshore renewables risk management – A pragmatic safety case," notes that while the offshore renewables industry has not experienced a major accident, incident rates are rising.
- DNV's study aims to help the U.K. improve safety in offshore renewables.
- The offshore renewables industry can learn from oil and gas best practices.
Author's summary: Offshore wind can learn safety lessons from oil and gas industries.