Subsea Controls and Power Distribution 2024

Sigbjørn Mæland has technical background from Subsea Controls with focus on Subsea Sensors. He has 20 years of experience in various Manufacturing and Engineering positions within Subsea Sensors through previous Matre Instruments, now part of Siemens Energy. For the last 10 years in Siemens Energy Global Sales as Key Account Manager  within Subsea Portfolio (Sensors, Connectors, Power Distribution systems)

His presentation will focus on:

• Floating Offshore Wind and some reflections on why/how, challenges and opportunities
• Experience from use of Subsea High Voltage Wet Mate Connectors from Oil & Gas business, and how we can benefit from this learning by using such technology in future FOW developments.
• Use of Subsea Wet Mate Connectors as part of FOW power distribution solutions and how this can bring value for a project when it comes to safety, flexibility, risk and cost.

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Hensel (born 1990) is one of the managing directors and co-founder of Semodia GmbH.

After studying information systems engineering at the Technische Universität Dresden, he worked as a doctoral researcher at the Chair of Process Control Systems at the Technische Universität Dresden from 2015 to 2019. During his research work, he developed approaches for the control and visualization of modular process plants and the manufacturer-independent Module Type Package. Since 2019, he has been co-founder and managing director of Semodia GmbH.

Since 2015, he is an active member of the standardization of the Module Type Package. Currently he is leading the Joint Working Group “Module Type Package Quality and Conformance test” at Profibus International.

This presentation will delve into the core technical concepts of modularization and MTP, exploring their potential applications in Subsea Control and Power Distribution Systems. By embracing these methodologies, industries can unlock significant benefits in terms of flexibility, scalability, and accelerated project delivery, fostering innovation and efficiency in system & equipment package design, integration, and operation.

Eric Root currently works as a SURF architect in early phase projects at Equinor and is based in Oslo, Norway. Previously he worked on the Breidablikk project and had responsibility for implementing infrastructure for Underwater Intervention Drones. Through this project he learned about IEC 62443 and the role of cybersecurity in implementing IoT solutions in a subsea control system environment.

His aim is to find and implement standardized solutions that can be used across Equinor’s subsea assets as well as the subsea assets of other operators.”

Walter Caharija and Eric Root will be giving this presentation together. The presentation is about the cybersecurity aspects of implementing Underwater Intervention Drones in a brownfield context. The presentation will focus on lessons learned from a real-world Cybersecurity Requirements Specification process (defined in IEC 62443).

The intention of their presentation is share successes and challenges, and to spark discussion amongst subsea controls engineers and industry experts. The aim is to identify future focus areas for subsea engineers and project teams looking to implement similar IoT and cloud-based solutions in subsea controls system environments.

Walter Caharija is a distinguished specialist in control systems and marine robotics. He currently works as an Industrial Cyber Security Officer at Siemens Energy, based in Trondheim, Norway. In this role, he oversees and contributes to the implementation of cybersecurity requirements for various Siemens Energy products and solutions, including subsea control systems. Many of these requirements, along with Siemens Energy’s own best practices, are derived from the IEC 62443 standard.

Eric Root and Walter Caharija will be giving this presentation together. The presentation is about the cybersecurity aspects of implementing Underwater Intervention Drones in a brownfield context. The presentation will focus on lessons learned from a real-world Cybersecurity Requirements Specification process (defined in IEC 62443).

The intention of their presentation is share successes and challenges, and to spark discussion amongst subsea controls engineers and industry experts. The aim is to identify future focus areas for subsea engineers and project teams looking to implement similar IoT and cloud-based solutions in subsea controls system environments.

Michael leads the Sales function within Imenco Future Technologies, while also acting as Commercial and Technical Product Manager for the Subsea Systems solutions. He has over 20 years of experience from subsea oil & gas where most of that has been market facing in product development, business development and senior management.

His previous roles include CEO of Metas AS (now fused with IFT), Strategy Manager in OneSubsea for Subsea Measurement and Marine Systems, Global Sales Manager in OneSubsea for Subsea Meters and Measurement Systems.

His current role combines this experience by allowing him to follow his technical interests in system development with his management interest in leading and developing the IFT sales team.

Michael’s presentation will focus on Subsea Advanced Active Acoustics and their role in Leak Detection of hydrocarbons and CO2, as well as Security of subsea assets.

Kenneth Titlestad is an expert in industrial cybersecurity with over 20 years of experience in IT and OT. Currently leading a specialized team on OT cybersecurity in Sopra Steria, he’s deeply committed to protecting critical infrastructures across various sectors. Kenneth serves as the chairman for Industrial Cybersecurity in the Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee (NEK, part of IEC). Beyond his corporate role, Kenneth is involved as guest lecturer, examiner, and external advisor for academic projects. He’s passionate about sharing knowledge and contributing to cybersecurity best practices.»

This presentation explores key strategies to make subsea control systems more resilient against future cyber threats. We will start by looking at current trends and the growing threat landscape, examining how these threats have changed over time and what we’ve learned from past incidents. By understanding these developments, we can better prepare for future challenges and secure today’s systems for tomorrow. The discussion will then focus on the main principles needed to build strong, resilient infrastructures that can withstand these evolving threats over time.