Our CEO, Nathalie Oosterlinck, reflects on the launch of JERA Nex bp and what lies ahead.
True progress, in any industry, rarely happens overnight. Having been in offshore wind from the early days, I’ve learned that when change does come, it has the power to reshape the industry for decades. The formal launch of JERA Nex bp last month marked one such moment, creating a new offshore wind joint venture that unites the complementary strengths of two global energy leaders, JERA and bp.
Now we have had some time to settle into our new business and teams, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped us get the company started. Creating a venture of this scale, spanning time zones and corporate cultures is never simple, but it’s been made possible through thoughtful collaboration, steady focus, and a shared belief in the role offshore wind can and must play in the energy future.
At JERA Nex bp, our purpose is clear: To unlock the power of offshore wind. This is not just about building GWs for GW sake, it’s about responsibly delivering and operating projects, it’s about enabling offshore wind to fulfil its role in addressing one of the most complex challenges of our time – the energy trilemma.
An evolving landscape
Across the world, policymakers, businesses, and communities are grappling with how to provide energy that is secure, affordable, and sustainable. Offshore wind is well positioned to help meet all three objectives. Yet, as an industry, we find ourselves at an inflection point. Costs are rising, supply chains are under strain and evolving, and expectations from policymakers, investors, and the public, are growing. The promises we make must translate into tangible progress.
In this context, scale and focus matter more than ever. JERA Nex bp has entered the market as an end-to-end offshore wind company, with the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind at scale. We anticipate significant consolidation in the years ahead and we intend not only to grow but to help shape an industry that delivers lasting value to society and stakeholders alike.
To do that, we must strike a balance between competition and collaboration. That means embracing a mindset of collaborative competition – working openly with others to accelerate innovation, improve supply chains, and raise industry standards. We want to be an open developer which is transparent, technically excellent, and ready to work with partners across the ecosystem.
A common understanding
The formation of JERA Nex bp is grounded in our complementary portfolios, shared values, and a common ambition to deliver the energy transition at scale. Bringing together bp’s development portfolio, JERA Nex’s operational portfolio, and our combined reach and market insight in Europe, Asia and beyond, we believe we are creating a platform that is more than the sum of its parts.
Perhaps most importantly, we share a belief in responsible growth. From the outset, our focus will be delivering our high-quality, global project pipeline, while continuing to safely operate our existing projects. We remain clear-eyed about the challenges ahead but optimistic that by working steadily and with integrity, we can deliver on our ambitions.
Looking ahead
There’s no shortage of work ahead. We will need to innovate, not only in how we design and deliver projects, but in how we navigate shifting markets, evolving policy, and the urgent call of the climate challenge. We must be resilient, pragmatic, and patient whilst always staying grounded in our mission of unlocking the power of offshore wind. The challenges are real – but so is the opportunity.
Find out more about JERA Nex bp’s projects here.
Written by jnbpstg