ERM is proud to attending and speaking at Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT) 2026, contributing to the energy transition in France and internationally. Our French team is currently involved in two major EIAs for more than 1.7 GW of offshore wind in France (fixed and floating).
Technical Workshop: "Understanding environmental impacts of floating wind": Ecosystem responses to Floating Offshore Wind: Insights from the Scottish market
Date: 25th March 2026, 2:30-3:30p.m.
Speaker: Ryan Maidment
About FOWT 2026
At a time when energy security, industrial competitiveness, and decarbonisation targets are converging into urgent policy priorities, FOWT 2026 in Montpellier stands out as a strategic forum for shaping the future of floating offshore wind. As global markets move from pilot projects to large-scale commercial deployment, the sector faces critical challenges: cost reduction, grid integration, port and supply-chain readiness, permitting frameworks, and bankability.
FOWT 2026 brings together policy makers, wind farm operators, developers, utilities, and industrial leaders to align public policy with market realities. Through high-level discussions and concrete project feedback, the conference provides decision-makers with a clear view of market maturity, investment signals, regulatory barriers, and opportunities for regional and international cooperation. Attending FOWT 2026 means engaging directly with those shaping standards, funding mechanisms, and deployment strategies—making it a key platform for driving scalable, competitive floating offshore wind markets worldwide.
In France, floating offshore wind is integral to ambitious national targets and tender rounds (e.g., AO9 for Mediterranean and Atlantic floating sites) expected to progress through 2026 with projected commissioning windows into the early 2030s, reflecting policy-driven industrial momentum. At FOWT 2026, participants will gain real-time insights into these allocation timelines, regulatory dynamics such as evolving Contracts for Difference (CfD) models being discussed in multiple jurisdictions, and the implications for supply-chain investment, ports and grid integration.
ERM has a global track of records of renewables working experience:
Come and meet us at the conference! We are happy to have a chat with you about your complex wind energy projects. Whether you are developing, building, operating, or investing in wind energy, ERM will help you comply with regulations, get permits, build community support, and mitigate risks. Together, let’s deliver wind energy at pace and scale!
Ryan is a Principal Environmental Consultant and Marine Consents Team Lead at ERM. He has 9 years' experience as an environmental specialist and has worked with multiple floating offshore wind developers, supporting their consent applications, environmental mitigation and monitoring commitments.
Caroline is an Associate Partner at ERM France with more than 16 years’ experience working for major capital projects aligned with local and international standards (EP4, IFC PS, WB HSE) conducting due diligences as Lender’s advisor, leading environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) and permit application for complex infrastructure projects and developing Management Systems and Plans. She has worked in various sectors especially in renewable energy (onshore/offshore, H2) and is passionate about achieving great project outcomes integrating social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits.
Caroline supports project developers and financial institutions with market entry/due diligences, development, permitting, construction, operation and dismantlement of renewable energy projects locally in France and internationally. Based locally in Montpellier, she has a strong renewable energy network and provides advisory services to identify pragmatic and operational actions for mitigating environmental and social risks for your project/investment.
