First international Boostcamp a sold-out success

The result was nothing short of a "packed house" at the Above The Bay venue, signaling a massive appetite for Norwegian expertise in the burgeoning UK floating offshore wind market.

Bridging the North Sea gap

The Boostcamp UK: Celtic Sea Projects was designed with a singular mission: to bridge the gap between ambitious floating wind targets and real-world project delivery. By bringing together 60 key industry representatives from both nations, the event proved that the 4.5GW+ potential of the Celtic Sea is more than just a headline. It’s a commercial goldmine.

"Packed house filled with energy would sum up my assessment," says Alfred Risan, leader for NOW’s working group for the UK. "The main takeaways were that the commercial opportunities are promising and that partnerships between NOW members and local companies will create genuine synergies."

Why the British are looking to Norway

Perhaps the most significant takeaway from the event was the undeniable "pull factor" of the Norwegian giants. The presence of major players like Equinor, Aker Solutions, ABB, and Windstaller Alliance acted as a magnet for local British supply chain companies.

The fact that the room was filled to capacity highlights a crucial trend: British local suppliers are eager to partner with Norwegian Tier-1 developers and EPC giants. This international debut of the Boostcamp concept proved that Norwegian offshore experience is one of the country's most valuable exports.

Three Pillars of Progress

The program was strategically divided to ensure maximum impact:

• Exclusive project insights: Direct updates from the heavyweights shaping the Celtic Sea, including Equinor, Simply Blue Group, Gwynt Glas, and OW Ocean Winds.
• The full supply chain: A "who's who" of the industry, ranging from global EPC giants to specialized NOW members like James Fisher Energy and HR Wallingford.
• Collaborative innovation: The day culminated in intensive B2B meetings, turning theoretical discussions into potential contracts.

Unlocking 4.5GW+ Together

For Tor Arne Johnsen, Business Development Manager at NOW, the success of this first international foray is proof of concept.

"Events like these prove that collaboration and partnerships are the key to unlocking the potential of the Celtic Sea and building a robust, world-class supply chain," Johnsen noted.

As the industry looks toward the next phase of development, the momentum from Falmouth suggests that the future of floating wind in the UK will have a distinct Norwegian accent.