Panel 1: Strategies to Drive Technology Development in Marine and Offshore Sectors

10.20am – 11.05am CDT, 7 October 2026 ‐ 45 mins

Panel Discussion

• Discuss the technology evolution and opportunities to optimize vessel and asset efficiency the marine and offshore industry.
• Adopt Low‑Carbon and Alternative Fuels such as LNG, Hybrid and battery‑electric systems, particularly effective for offshore support vessels, harbor operations, and DP (dynamic positioning) standby modes.
• Electrification of offshore platforms and vessels, to significantly reduce emissions by modernizing power systems.
• Digitalization, AI, and real‑time monitoring with data‑driven operations are becoming the backbone of emission reduction.
• Reduce Flaring, Venting, and Fugitive Emissions as a major source of offshore emissions by stabilizing production with improved process control.
• Operational and behavioral improvements with human‑centered strategies to deliver quick wins.
• Examine the techno-economic implications of transitioning to a low-carbon ecosystem.
• Explore the technical and regulatory barriers that need to be overcome to enable the widespread adoption of alternate fuels, such as safety, availability, cost, and compatibility.
•  Articulate the benefits of integrated renewable energy technologies with oil & gas offshore facilities to drive low carbon emission across operations. 

Speakers

Dr Alberto Morandi

Vice-President of Technology & Research, SNAME

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Peter Wallace PE, CEng, CMarEng, FIMarEST

Principal Engineer, Lloyds Register

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Bruce A. Strupp Jr.

Vice President ABB Marine & Ports - Marine Systems US & Canada, ABB

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Dr Alberto Morandi

Vice-President of Technology & Research, SNAME

Dr. Alberto Morandi is a Naval Architect with 40 years of experience in the maritime and offshore industries, developing solutions for Oil & Gas, Renewables, Construction, Carbon Capture, and Platform Re-use. He serves as SNAME Vice-President of Technology & Research, liaising with maritime nuclear groups such as MNAG and the ANS Maritime Task Force. He is a PE in the State of Texas and a Chartered Engineer in the UK as well as an expert witness to the Federal Courts of Texas and Louisiana and to the US Arbitration Association. Over 60 published papers and articles as well as speaking in conferences and industry panels, receiving an OTC best paper in 2022.

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Peter Wallace PE, CEng, CMarEng, FIMarEST

Principal Engineer, Lloyds Register

Peter Wallace, PE, CEng, CMarEng is Principal Engineer in the Maritime Performance Services--Applied Technology Group of Lloyd’s Register, based in Houston Texas. He is a practicing naval architect working in the technology development, risk, and regulatory spaces in maritime and offshore in such topics as decarbonization, dynamic positioning, and structural digital twins. Peter holds a BSc in naval architecture and marine engineering from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and an MBA from Tulane University. Peter is a Member of Corporation at Woods Hole Oceanographic.

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Bruce A. Strupp Jr.

Vice President ABB Marine & Ports - Marine Systems US & Canada, ABB

Bruce A. Strupp Jr. is Vice President at ABB, where he leads the company’s Marine Electrification new build business across the United States and Canada. ABB is a global leader in maritime vessel and port electrification and automation. With more than 30 years of experience in the global maritime industry, Bruce has held diverse roles spanning sales, propulsion and engine product development, strategy and business development, project management and ship operations. His broad technical and commercial background provides a unique perspective on the energy transition and digital transformation shaping the marine sector.

Before joining ABB, Bruce spent 21 years at Caterpillar Inc., building deep expertise in marine power systems and customer-focused solutions. Bruce is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Systems Engineering. He previously held a Third Assistant Engineer’s License (unlimited tonnage, steam and diesel) and served in the United States Naval Reserve.