Power & Energy Society

Omar Alshafiei, PE. Senior Cable Engineer, Avangrid

Refreshments start at 6pm, talk at 6:30pm

Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology, Building: Beatty Hall (Room: Beatty TBD) 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 (Free parking at West Parking Lot)

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Subsea cables are a critical component of offshore wind projects, enabling the reliable transmission of power from offshore assets to onshore grids. This overview examines subsea cable applications in offshore wind, drawing on practical experience from projects delivered across multiple regions worldwide. It covers the complete project lifecycle, from initiation to commissioning and asset condition monitoring, including feasibility studies, route and burial design, manufacturing, load-out, installation, testing, and final handover to operations and maintenance. Key considerations such as route clearance, offshore execution methodologies, interconnections to structures, and strategies for cable protection and integrity monitoring are also highlighted, providing a detailed perspective on the engineering, logistical, and operational factors that support successful subsea cable deployment in offshore wind projects.

Omar Alshafiei is a Project Manager and Subsea Engineer with extensive global experience in subsea cable engineering and offshore operations. He has delivered more than 35 subsea cable projects for the offshore wind and subsea telecommunication industries across North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, covering feasibility, design, manufacturing, installation, and handover to operations and maintenance. He has led major offshore wind subsea cable initiatives, managing the technical development and execution of projects exceeding $1 billion in value. His background includes overseeing complex subsea installations, seabed interventions, and repair operations for large-scale subsea cable projects.

Omar holds a Master’s in Subsea Engineering and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and certified PMP, PMI Construction Professional (CP), and Risk Management Professional.

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