Strategic advisory services to navigate the complexities of responsible offshore 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 advisory 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 economic seascape, select the right technologies for our ship, chart course through legislative, regulatory, and public engagement, and arrive at a new world of opportunities.

At EnergyOcean, we know our reputation is earned by delivering results.

We are honored to earn our clients’ trust.

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 in identifying and mitigating risks—particularly non-technical risks—ensures 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.

  • Government Affairs, Engagement, and Communications: We specialize in legislative, regulatory, and public engagement that fosters a shared vision of the benefits and opportunities of responsible offshore and coastal development. We help our clients propose new legislation, work closely with department staff, and build coalitions among stakeholders and community groups.

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

For Investors

  • Independent Board Member

  • 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

For Entrepreneurs and Innovators

  • Board of Advisors

  • 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

Ian is the Founder of EnergyOcean.

He serves a wide range of clients across the blue economy including energy developers, technology innovators, investors, and start-up companies. He focuses on creating paths to success that align financial, societal, and environmental incentives.

Active in energy for over two decades, Ian has strong relationships with key decision makers in the private sector and in federal and state government.

Before founding EnergyOcean, Ian was venture integration manager for Shell Deepwater and has worked on new country entries, first-of-a-kind offshore concepts, demonstrations of innovative autonomous and environmental technologies, and ocean science projects around the world. Since 2021, he has served the offshore wind industry in the U.S.

Throughout his career, he has consistently been recognized by his peers to represent the energy industry in policy and public forums, including BOEM’s OCS Scientific Committee, the U.S. Oceans Research & Resources Advisory Panel, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 

Before joining the energy industry, he was an ocean scientist and lecturer at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Maine and a B.A. from Boston University where he played lacrosse. 

Contact Us

Phone

+1 (504) 722-7128

Email

ian@energyocean.net