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4. Cybersecurity risks: Increased offshore wind farms’ technological sophistication and reliance on digital control systems makes them vulnerable to cyberattacks that could disrupt operations or compromise national grid stability.

Looking Ahead:

Of shore Wind Development Opportunities

Despite geopolitical complexities and technical hurdles, the outlook for offshore wind in EAP remains promising: • Technological advancements: Innovations in ? oating turbines and energy storage solutions will unlock new opportunities across deep-water regions, most notably Japan and the Philippines.

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OTC 2025 • Policy support: EAP governments are

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www.appletonmarine.com • Diversi? cation: Partnerships with European

Phone: (920) 738-5432 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),

Manufactured in the USA developers, and suppliers could enhance supply chain resilience and decrease reliance on Chinese imports.

Going forward, China, despite rising geopolitical tensions with regional neighbors and the United States along with domestic economic challenges, will continue leading the charge due to its scale and cost advantages. Japan and Tai- wan’s markets are projected to grow steadily with increased technological expertise, especially for offshore technolo- gies, and diversi? cation of supply chains and capital sourc- es to include European partnerships. Emerging markets like

Vietnam and the Philippines must overcome regulatory bot- tlenecks to attract investment while balancing geopolitical risks and dependencies on Chinese investments.

In EAP, offshore wind holds immense promise as both an engine of economic growth and a pillar of sustainable development—provided nations can navigate turbulent waters ahead.

The Author

Reiner

Alisa, a second-year Master of Environmental

Management student at Yale, specializes in energy geopolitics, markets, and security, with experience in energy research and consulting.

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