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Colombia Offshore Wind Webinar
Date: Thursday 18 March, 2021
Time: 9:00am (Colombia) - 2:00pm (UK)
Hosted by: DIT Colombia
Join our webinar where sector specialists from the Department for International Trade, representatives of the Colombian government and companies from the UK’s private sector will discuss on the potential of offshore wind in the country.
This webinar represents an excellent way to learn more about Colombia’s opportunities, UK capabilities and a way to establish possible partnerships.
Agenda
Welcome & introduction
- Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG, Her Majesty's Ambassador to Colombia.
- Antonio José Ardila, Colombian Ambassador to the UK.
Colombia's potential for Offshore Wind, Incentives & Regulatory Framework
- Christian Jaramillo, General Director of the UPME (Colombian Mining and Energy Planning Unit) on behalf of Diego Mesa, Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy, and Julian Rojas, OARE Director.
Offshore Wind – Trade & Investment: How it works
- Bruce Clements, Offshore Wind Specialist, Department for International Trade.
Offshore Wind – Regulatory Framework in the UK
- Yuenfan Cheung, Offshore Wind Specialist, BEIS.
Offshore Wind – UK Offer: Clusters & Sector strengths
- Joanne Leng, Deputy Chief Executive at NOF & Deputy Chair of Energi Coast, North East England's Offshore Wind Cluster.
Case Study: Presentation & Experience
- Gareth Ellery, Business Development Director, Cathie Group.
Financial Support – UK Export Finance
- Camilo Neira, Regional Head Andean Countries, UKEF.
Q&A and closing remarks
- Adriana Delgado, Energy Officer, Department for International Trade Colombia.
