Energy Focus July 2026

THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR ENERGY LEADERS July 2026 www.energy-focus.net RTS Wind Group / ENERGYNEST / Time To ACT / Dajin Offshore Scaling Up the Low Carbon Fuel Ready to Deliver Today Exclusive Interview with Dickon Posnett, Argent Energy Director of Corporate Affairs ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:www.energy-focus.net | 3 Joe Forshaw Editor [email protected] Demonstrating that investments into decarbonisation and the energy transition are still worthwhile has been tough recently. Ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenge and confusion are scary for both project developers and financiers. But inactivity is the enemy of progress and fear fuels inertia. However, there are many that realise the energy transition is a worthy mission – one that can provide significant and lasting results for individuals, businesses, the environment, and the balance sheet. Vattenfall has made its vision clear – fossil freedom. At the same time, it continues to post impressive results. Right now, the company is celebrating start of construction on a major offshore wind park in Germany, inauguration of a solar parks in Germany and Sweden, the building on onshore wind capacity in the UK, and the acquisition of a fast-charging business in the auto industry. Through all of this, the company has made strong profit and is more equipped than ever to generate and distribute in a greener way that ever before. Dajin Offshore is a leading steel supplier of components to the European offshore wind market. The company is investing heavily in its Chinese sites to ensure they are recognised for world-class quality. SVP Peter Li tells us that Dajin continues to pick up new orders and, even though the European sector is challenged, it remains a highly attractive market. Argent Energy produces biofuels for the European market from sites in the UK and the Netherlands. These fuels drop straight into diesel engines as a like for like replacement, reducing emissions dramatically. The company continues to invest in capacity and progress because it makes both moral and financial sense. The story is the same for the Time To ACT group - home to GreenSpur, Diffusion Alloys, and MTE Heat Treatment – which has a long-term vision around offshore wind and hydrogen. The group’s innovative technology is game changing for these sectors and COO Jason Moody tells us that a patient approach will see it through any current slowdowns. Continuing to invest, carrying on with projects, believing in the transition as a cultural shift rather than a costly legislation is what separates true pioneers from the rest. Get in touch and tell us how your business is seeing the bigger picture. We’re always online at LinkedIn. Fuel Studios, Kiln House, Pottergate, Norwich NR2 1DX +44 (0) 7308 351799 | www.cmb-media.co.uk CMB Multimedia does not accept responsibility for omissions or errors. 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No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrievable system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the publisher. © CMB Multimedia Ltd 2026 Published by EDITOR’S LETTER JULY 2026 Sam Hendricks Senior Project Manager [email protected] David Hill Senior Project Manager [email protected] Harry Webster Project Manager [email protected] Dan Thompson Project Manager [email protected] James Redwell Project Manager [email protected] Joel Young Project Manager [email protected] Chris Martin Project Manager [email protected] Chris Bolderstone Sales Manager [email protected] Aaron Protheroe Lead Designer [email protected] CONTRIBUTORS Timothy Reeder • Benjamin Southwold Manelesi Dumasi22 30 14CONTENTS 6 8 10 12 www.energy-focus.net | 5 14 22 30 36 42 50 56 64 72 FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2026 The Apex of Aviation ENERGY SAFETY AWARDS 2026 Recognising safety excellence across the energy industry RWE OFFSHORE WIND GMBH RWE opens new control centre for offshore wind farms in East Friesland SIEMENS ENERGY Siemens Energy to build 2 GW converter platform with German shipyard for the first time ARGENT ENERGY Scaling Up the Low Carbon Fuel Ready to Deliver Today ENERGYNEST Turning Industrial Heat into a Competitive Advantage DAJIN OFFSHORE Turnkey Building Europe's Energy Future TIME TO ACT Innovative Resilience for the Energy Transition RTS WIND GROUP From First Foundation to Final Decommission MENTER MÔN MORLAIS Powering Ahead with Anglesey’s Tides VATTENFALL Proving the Business Case for Fossil Freedom UK GREENTECH Powering the Next Phase of Britain’s Energy Transition EXHIBITION CALENDAR Key Upcoming Events Across the Industry 6 | www.energy-focus.net FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2026 BOOK YOUR TRADE PASS THE APEX OF AVIATION 20-24 July 2026 Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre Connecting the global aerospace and defence communities at the UK’s world-leading airshow. Farnborough International Airshow 2026 offers a unique opportunity for leading innovators in aerospace and defence industries to showcase their advancements. Harness the convening power of this premier event to engage with industry peers on a global stage, create partnerships and propel your business forward in a rapidly evolving landscape. Alongside the world-famous airshow, Farnborough International is proud to organise, host and support a wide range of global aerospace events, each uniquely focused on driving the industry to new heights. These include Sustainable Skies World Summit, Pioneers of Tomorrow and Bahrain International Airshow. The exhibition provides a unique platform for aviation leaders to share insights, discuss and debate potential barriers including sustainability, technology and finance. With a significant workforce gap emerging across the aerospace industry, the airshow can inspire future generations and facilitate the link between potential employers and upcoming professionals to make connections. Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre is a venue shaped around Farnborough that is rich in history, known as the birthplace of aviation and the home of pioneering spirit. Farnborough has hosted its world famous Airshow since 1948 and is proud to welcome the aerospace sector every 2 years to continue inspiring pioneering change. For decades, Farnborough has been synonymous with pioneering triumphs for over a century and it is conveniently located 30 minutes from Heathrow Airport with over 2,500 hotel bedrooms within a 10-mile radius, making it an ideal location to meet with both local and international visitors. Farnborough is home to Europe’s number one airport for business flight and the birthplace of British aviation, with the first UK powered flight taking off from the airfield in 1908. The region boasts some of the biggest names in aerospace and defence including Gulfstream, Boeing, BAE Systems, QinetiQ Fluor and L3 Harris. Farnborough serves as a global stage for cutting-edge technologies, aerospace advancements, and groundbreaking discoveries. With its world-class research facilities and dynamic business environment, Farnborough is a magnet for forward-thinking companies with more than 70 aerospace business located near Farnborough Airport.www.energy-focus.net | 7 FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2026 Images © Farnborough International Airshow 8 | www.energy-focus.net ENERGY SAFETY AWARDS 2026 Recognising safety excellence across the energy industry 20 August 2026 P&J Live, Aberdeen, United Kingdom Jointly organised by Step Change in Safety and Offshore Energies UK, this flagship event recognises the individuals, teams and organisations going above and beyond to improve safety performance and protect people working across the industry. Formerly known as the Offshore Safety Awards, the updated name reflects the evolving energy landscape and ensures the awards remain relevant, inclusive and future focused, while keeping safety firmly at the heart of the event. From frontline safety representatives and innovative wellbeing initiatives to workforce engagement and hazard awareness, the Energy Safety Awards shine a spotlight on those making worksites safer every day. OEUK is the leading representative body for the UK offshore energy industries, a not-for-profit organisation with a history stretching back five decades. Step Change is a member-led, not-for-profit, tripartite organisation which works to ‘Prevent Incident and Injury across the Energy Industry’. This mission is driven by bringing together energy providers, supply chain companies, workforce representatives, trade associations, unions and regulators, and delivered through active leadership, member collaboration and workforce engagement. WHY ATTEND? • Celebrate the people and teams who are leading the way in energy safety. • Be inspired by real stories of commitment, innovation, and life-saving impact from across the industry. • Connect with safety professionals, frontline workers, and senior leaders who share a passion for safer workplaces. • Take part in an uplifting event that puts safety at the heart of the energy industry. • Show your support for a safer future and be part of the industry-wide effort to drive positive change. AWARDS CATEGORIES • Major Hazard Awareness • Wellbeing • Safety Representative of the Year • Workforce Engagement • Sharing and Learning • Outstanding contribution to Safety • Decommissioning Safety • Site Leader • Aviation Safety REGISTER FREE www.energy-focus.net | 9 ENERGY SAFETY AWARDS 202610 | www.energy-focus.net RWE opens new control centre for offshore wind farms in East Friesland RWE OFFSHORE WIND GMBH RWE is one of the world’s leading players in the offshore wind sector and has more than 20 years’ experience in the development, construction and efficient operation of offshore wind farms. On 29 June 2026, the company officially opened its new offshore wind control centre in Jemgum, a municipality in the East Friesland district of Leer. From this new facility, RWE’s offshore wind farms in Germany and continental Europe will be monitored and controlled around the clock. The building was constructed by Real Immobilien GmbH, which is based in East Friesland. Around 50 RWE employees will be based at the new site. Matthias Groote, District Administrator of Leer: “The district of Leer is proving to be an attractive location for companies driving the energy transition in Germany. We are delighted that RWE is opening its control centre in Jemgum today. One reason this is significant is that it demonstrates to us that we are not only bearing the burdens of the energy transition, but can also benefit from it. It is leading companies to set up operations in our district and create jobs.” Thomas Michel, COO RWE Offshore Wind: “Expanding offshore wind energy requires not only offshore turbines, but also high-performance onshore facilities. Jemgum will serve as a central hub for operating our offshore wind farms in Germany and continental Europe. Initially, our team will use this location to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of five offshore wind farms. The site is also designed for long-term growth and will play a key role in RWE’s future offshore projects.” Spanning two floors and covering an area of approximately 1,120 square metres, the modern office spaces, meeting rooms and control room were completed in around 12 months. The building features large communal areas with kitchenettes, a sunroom and a gym room. Outside, there are bicycle parking spaces, around 50 parking spaces, and electric car charging stations. Derk Niklas Janssen, RWE Site Manager: “We are delighted to have found our new home port here in Jemgum. This new facility provides a modern and ideal work environment for our employees. But it’s not just our existing team who will feel at home here. We are looking to continue growing and are seeking qualified staff, especially in this region.” The building meets the highest sustainability standards. For example, recycled materials were used, and care was taken to ensure energyefficient construction. A solar panel system on the roof covers part of the building’s electricity needs, and water-conservation measures have been implemented. Dieter Baumann, Owner of Real Immobilien: “We are proud to have built this state-of-the-art, energy-efficient office building for a leading energy company. This is another flagship project for us as a real estate developer and investor. We are also particularly proud to have created many highquality jobs in our local area.” RWE is one of the world’s leading players in the offshore wind sector and has more than 20 years’ experience in the development, construction and efficient operation of offshore wind farms. The company currently has 18 offshore wind farms in operation and is consistently expanding its portfolio. For example, it is currently constructing the North Sea Cluster north of the island of Juist. Once completed, this offshore wind project will generate enough climate-friendly power to supply 1.6 million households. The new building in Jemgum will also serve as an operational base for the Nordseecluster project. Read more from RWE