Strategic consulting to navigate the complexities of ocean energy development and blue tech innovation.

About

At EnergyOcean, we are dedicated to shaping a sustainable future through innovative and responsible energy and economic solutions sourced from our oceans. As a strategic consulting firm, we collaborate with leading organizations in ocean energy development, blue tech innovation, climate adaptation, and public and private sector resilience. Our mission is to guide our partners through this evolving landscape, helping them achieve lasting success.

Combining two decades of energy development, offshore, and ocean science experience with a personalized, client-focused approach, EnergyOcean ensures that our services are effective and fit-for-purpose.

For Energy Developers

  • Opportunity Framing: We craft visionary concepts, define objectives, assess stakeholders, analyze risks, and build a shared vision for opportunities, projects, and investments.

  • Risk Management: Our expertise lies in identifying and mitigating risks—particularly non-technical risks—ensuring the success of your projects through rigorous quantification and strategic planning.

  • Innovation: We forge strategic partnerships with technology developers and research institutions, focusing on advancing marine technology and ocean science.

  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communications: We specialize in fostering community support and promoting responsible development through effective engagement strategies.

  • Climate Risk Business Case: We develop compelling business cases that highlight climate risks and opportunities, guiding informed decisions for projects and operations.

For Investors

  • Offshore Energy Domain Expertise

  • Due Diligence: Thorough assessments of potential company and project investments

  • Sourcing and Networking: Leveraging our extensive global network for strategic connections

  • Portfolio Support: Providing ongoing support to your portfolio companies

For Entrepreneurs and Innovators

  • Market Insights: Detailed analyses of trends, opportunities, and challenges in ocean sectors and global geographies.

  • Global Network: Access to a diverse network within marine industries for advisors, partners, and customers.

  • Sector Fit: Knowledge of the existing ecosystem of marine services and technology to find the gaps that customers want.

Services

Approach

At EnergyOcean, our success hinges on the success of our clients. We prioritize listening attentively, asking insightful questions, and offering our expertise when it adds value to our clients' goals. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and actively seek feedback to continuously refine our approach. By fostering relationships built on trust, we aim to consistently improve and exceed expectations.

Testimonials

Team

Dr. Ian Voparil

An offshore energy veteran with 20 years of global experience, Ian has worked in front-end development, venture integration, project management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, environment, and sales.  His experience at Shell includes new country entries, first-of-a-kind offshore concepts, demonstrations of innovative autonomous and environmental technologies, and ocean science projects around the world.  He has been appointed to BOEM’s OCS Scientific Committee, the U.S. Oceans Research & Resources Advisory Panel, an advisory panel for the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, and a panel with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.  Before joining the energy industry, he was an ocean scientist and lecturer at university. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Maine and a B.A. from Boston University where he played lacrosse. 

Contact Us

Phone

(504) 722-7128

Email

ian@energyocean.net