Energy Management System (EMS) for Offshore Platforms and Onshore Power Grids

This project aims to develop innovative energy management strategies for integrating offshore wind power with energy storage systems to ensure a stable and sustainable power supply for offshore oil and gas platforms, while also facilitating integration with the onshore electrical grid. By optimizing the interaction between renewable energy sources, storage technologies, and offshore operations, the project will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing grid reliability. A key research challenge lies in designing an Energy Management System (EMS) capable of handling the variability of offshore wind while ensuring continuous and reliable power for offshore installations. This requires advanced control strategies, predictive algorithms, and real-time optimization techniques to balance energy supply and demand effectively. Additionally, the project will explore how offshore wind power can be efficiently coordinated with onshore grid infrastructure, addressing challenges related to grid stability, market integration, and regulatory frameworks. By advancing EMS solutions tailored to offshore applications, the project will support Norway’s energy transition goals and contribute to the broader decarbonization of the offshore sector. The research employs an interdisciplinary approach, combining power system engineering, control theory, and renewable energy integration to develop practical and scalable solutions for future offshore energy systems.

Project leader UiT: Pawan Sharma
Project period: 2025 - 2029
Funded by: NFR Innovation Project Industrial PhD
Partners: Aibel AS