Challenge

Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas industry is a contributor to provincial greenhouse gas emissions. Electrification of offshore platforms has been identified as one of the most effective pathways to reduce these emissions, by replacing platform-based power generation with renewable electricity. However, progress has been limited by technical hurdles in delivering power offshore, high upfront investment requirements, limited grid and transmission infrastructure, and regulatory uncertainty. A comprehensive assessment was needed to determine which electrification options were most feasible, cost-effective, and impactful for the province.

Strategy

Angler Solutions was engaged to conduct a full evaluation of electrification opportunities for the offshore industry. The scope included:

• Assessing land-based renewable electricity sources
• Evaluating offshore wind potential
• Exploring hydrogen as a complementary energy vector
• Considering whether renewable energy might deliver greater emission reductions if deployed beyond oil and gas platforms

This strategy ensured that technical feasibility was analyzed alongside broader system-level benefits and trade-offs.

Action

Angler Solutions executed the early-phase assessment by:

• Identifying, screening, and selecting electrification technologies and concepts
• Conducting techno-economic analyses of shortlisted options
• Developing technical and commercial roadmaps tailored to Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore energy context
• Engaging with government to clarify policy shifts and funding mechanisms needed to support deployment

Outcome

The project delivered a clear, evidence-based understanding of electrification pathways for Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas industry. Angler produced practical technical and commercial roadmaps, laying out implementable strategies for industry adoption. The work also provided a foundation for stronger policy support and collaboration between government and industry, positioning electrification as a viable route to achieving emissions reductions in the province’s offshore sector.