Webinar: Ports and the electricity conundrum - what will it take to meet demand? by Mercator Media

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About This Webinar

As ports seek to decarbonise their operations, their demand for sustainable electrical power is set to rise exponentially.

Onshore power consumption at berth, charging facilities for trucks and materials handling equipment and expanding rail infrastructure is already putting pressure on grids supplying ports. Further offshore wind, solar and regasification operations will require new infrastructure. The coastal production, storage, bunkering and seaborne transportation of low density, liquified low and zero carbon fuels will add to this burden , converting ports into major power consumers.

In this session, experts from shipping, ports, microgrid integrators and first mover port power infrastructure providers will give their view on combatting this electricity conundrum.

Presenters

Victor Shieh

Strategy and Communications Director - IAPH

Victor Shieh is IAPH’s Strategy and Communications Director, having commenced work for IAPH as Communications Partner for its World Ports Sustainability Program which launched in 2018.
Victor has been involved in the maritime and logistics industry since he graduated in BCom from The University of Birmingham, beginning his career as a management trainee of the National Freight Consortium in the UK before leaving for Spain. There he commercially managed an enterprise serving Iberian ports and logistics operations with real-time radio data solutions.
He then moved to Belgium in 1998 where he was European Business Unit Manager for voice-based logistics data systems. He then joined Safmarine Container Lines as Global PR and Communications Executive , a Maersk subsidiary with roots in Africa.
Following ten years in the role, Victor set up his own communications agency, advising shipowners, offshore companies, ports, terminal operators, supply chain logistics companies, and forwarders on all aspects of corporate communications.

Nelson Mojarro

Head of Innovation and Partnerships - International Chamber of Shipping

Nelson Mojarro leads the activities related to innovation and strategic partnerships for the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), based in London. He is responsible for
innovation analysis and trends, particularly with respect to the green transition in shipping.

In addition, he oversees all international engagement beyond the International Maritime
Organisation.

Mr Mojarro leads on the Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM-Hubs) initiative, a global
public-private initiative to de-risk and accelerate the transportation and use low-carbon
fuels at scale by the maritime sector. The CEMHubs are supported by ICS, IAPH, IRENA & the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD).

He has worked both in the public and the private sector, working closely and establishing multi-million collaborations with international organisations and initiatives, particularly on clean energy innovation, collaborating internationally at the highest-level. He has served as a Vice-Chair of the Committee for Energy Research and Technology at the International Energy Agency (IEA) and as a board member of the Partnering for Sustainable Energy Innovation at the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Michaela O’Donohoe

Strategic Growth Leader - GE Vernova

Michaela O’Donohoe leads business development for Microgrid Solutions business at GE Vernova, where she previously contributed to successful strategies for the Offshore Wind and Renewable Hydrogen businesses.
Before joining GE, Michaela launched the offshore wind program at Gamesa then headed Marketing & Business Development at its offshore wind joint venture with Areva. Prior, Michaela was Chief of Staff at ArcelorMittal, and she has worked in management consulting.
Michaela graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University and has a MBA from ESADE.

Paul Barker

Commercial Director - NatPower Marine

A seasoned executive and advisor with a global career footprint across the Ports, Supply Chain & Logistics, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing sector. In a range of operational and commercial roles notably as UK Director of a major shipping line, Port Director and Commercial Director of two Port Authorities and Head of UK Infrastructure for a multi-discipline manufacturer. He is a recognised advisor in the maritime sector. His insights and strategic counsel have guided industry stakeholders, governmental bodies, and non-profit organisations.

Hugues Berthet

Port Strategy & Business Development Director - Schneider Electric

Toby Menzies

Director of Business Development - Core Power

Working for a leading shipbroker Tobi built up 25 years of experience in the shipping / offshore markets, encompassing chartering, s&p and extensive project work.
Leaving the offshore broking sector in 2021, his role now focuses around capitalising on new business opportunities for CORE POWER.
With experience both in the UK and in Asia he excels in building relationships with clients, stakeholders and industry partners, playing a pivotal role in expanding CORE POWER’s market presence.
Tobi joined the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in 2001 and became a Fellow in 2018. He is also Secretary of NEMO (Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization).

Tim Verhoeven

Projects & Policy Manager Sustainable Shipping - Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Ana Arevalo

Head of Shorepower department - Port of Barcelona