OMNI Features｜JERA Nex bp unveil the leadership team．Renewable energy exports to Singapore via Enegem based on excess supply．Europe's Next Wave of Clean Energy Innovation: Offshore Solar

｜JERA Nex bp unveil the leadership team
JERA Co., Inc. and bp have recently revealed the leadership team of their offshore wind joint venture, JERA Nex bp. Nathalie Oosterlinck, currently CEO of JERA Nex, will assume the role of CEO of JERA Nex bp. She will be supported by an executive team drawn from both parent companies. Erin Eisenberg, currently vice president of finance for low-carbon energy at bp, will serve as chief financial officer. Richard Sandford, formerly senior vice president for offshore wind at bp, will take on the role of chief development officer. Zlati Christov, currently chief investment officer at JERA Nex, will retain the same position within the joint venture. Eric Antoons, co-CEO of Parkwind, will become chief operating officer, while Alfonso Montero Lopez, vice president of offshore wind engineering at bp, will be appointed chief technical officer.

The announcement of JERA Nex bp's leadership team took place in the presence of Yoji Muto, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Jonathan Reynolds, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade. This event was part of the signing ceremony for the UK-Japan offshore wind memorandum of cooperation.

The formation of JERA Nex bp was announced in December 2024. The new entity will have operating and development assets totalling a potential net generating capacity of 13 gigawatts, spanning Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States. The formation of JERA Nex bp is expected to be finalised by the end of the third quarter of 2025.

｜Renewable energy exports to Singapore via Enegem based on excess supply
The implementation of renewable energy exports through the Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem) is based on excess electricity from the existing electricity supply system, said the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation. The sale of RE supply from the electricity supply system was made based on the highest bid tariff offer. The energy sales were handled by Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB). "All income is for the purpose of enforcing the country's electricity supply system, not for profit" Deputy Minister said.

Malaysia's cross-border RE bidding for Singaporean energy importers under Enegem had commenced by the end of 2024. TNB and Singapore's licensed electricity importing company Sembcorp Power Pte Ltd signed an RE supply agreement on Dec 9. Singapore agreed to import 50 MW of green energy from Malaysia.

｜Europe's Next Wave of Clean Energy Innovation: Offshore Solar
As traditional land-based solar installations face space constraints, offshore solar platforms emerge as a groundbreaking solution to unlock Europe's solar potential. These innovative installations combine the reliability of solar technology with the abundant space and cooling effects of marine environments, delivering up to 15% higher energy yields compared to land-based systems.

Specialized floating platforms now incorporate robust materials like marine-grade aluminum and reinforced polymers, designed to withstand saltwater corrosion and extreme weather conditions. Recent innovations include self-cleaning nanotechnology coatings that prevent salt accumulation and marine growth, significantly reducing maintenance requirements. Bifacial panels, which capture both direct sunlight and reflected light from water surfaces, which increasing energy yield.

Connection systems have evolved to solutions with enhanced waterproofing and electromagnetic shielding. Smart monitoring systems, equipped with marine-specific sensors, provide real-time performance data while detecting potential issues before they escalate. These technological advances have made offshore solar installations increasingly reliable and efficient, contributing to their growing adoption across European coastal regions.

Reference: energy news｜The Edge Malaysia｜INOX Solar