The first ORJIP Ocean Energy Forward Look was sent out to the Network on 3rd August 2015. This first version of the Forward Look includes a prioritised list of strategic research projects to address key EIA/HRA issues and sets out the purpose and broad scope of the research projects necessary to meeting ORJIP Ocean Energy’s overall aim.

This followed a Call for Evidence process where feedback was provided by Network members and this was critical to the development of the Forward Look.  The Forward Look will be updated and re-issued later this year so any further information or feedback would be most welcome.

Network participants are encouraged to express their interest in any of the high priority strategic research projects identified by contacting the Secretariat. Whilst ORJIP Ocean Energy will not directly fund the projects, the Secretariat will strive to support and facilitate interested organisations or consortia in their endeavours to help meet the objectives associated with the high priority strategic research projects outlined in the Forward Look. 

Similarly, should Network participants be planning to pursue any of the other research areas identified in the Forward Look i.e. those identified as ‘medium’ or ‘low’ priorities for the wave and tidal sectors, ORJIP Ocean Energy would welcome any updates and may be able to provide support to organisations/consortia in the planning of research projects and dissemination of results.