Offshore hydrogen: Towards a climate-neutral Netherlands
The groundbreaking Offshore Hydrogen project by GasUnie aims to develop a transport system for hydrogen, which will transport the hydrogen produced at electrolysis stations near wind farms in the North Sea to the mainland. This project is a crucial step in the Netherlands’ ambition to become climate-neutral. In this context, I was brought in to create insight into the risks and to establish the risk management process.
Wesley van der Burg (founder @ BAEKEN) contributed to this project while working for Primaned project consultancy, part of Eiffel Projects, prior to founding BAEKEN.
Why was Wesley needed?
During the assessment phase of this project—when the most impactful decisions are made and the direction of the project is determined—it was essential to gain insight into the potential risks associated with each decision. Without this insight, decision-makers would not be fully aware of the possible outcomes of their choices. I was asked to map these risks and establish a robust risk management process so that informed and well-founded decisions could be made.
How did I approach the project?
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Developing a Risk Management Strategy
In this multifaceted project, I faced the challenge of establishing a strategy while many conceptual choices still needed to be made. These choices, which related to the network configuration, led to various scenarios for time, cost, and risks. I mapped these scenarios to clarify the impact of each choice and to assess their value.
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Identifying Risks
Next, I focused on creating a detailed risk register. I identified potential risks, assessed their impact, and determined the necessary measures to manage them. This laid the foundation for informed decision-making, which is crucial for the success of the project.
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Making Choices Based on Risk Insights
After establishing the strategy and identifying risks, I focused on supporting the client in making strategic choices. These choices were related to the configuration of the network and the associated costs, time buffers, and risk profiles. Through thorough risk analysis, I helped the client make decisions that were both realistic and forward-looking. This Offshore Hydrogen project is a good example of how I go beyond just the initial assignment by actively considering the client’s broader vision and the energy transition in the Netherlands.
Wat has been used?
Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
for planning and project management
Risk management
for managing project uncertainties
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