Helping cut costs, not corners: Implementing an O&M strategy to help curb wind turbine spending

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January

  • 3PM London / 10AM New York
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Why attend?

From supply chain issues and labour shortages to ESG concerns and equipment reliability, the wind industry today faces a complicated, continuous, and dynamic set of challenges. Escalating operations and maintenance costs, in particular, are a growing financial hurdle for operators, with O&M making up 18 to 26% of the lifetime cost of wind energy. Of those costs, gearbox maintenance is a key expense driver.

Hosted by GlobalData’s Senior Energy Transition Analyst Francesca Gregory and featuring expert insight from ExxonMobil’s OEM Technology Advisor Mike Blumenfeld, this webinar will present an examination of the wind industry as we approach 2026, shining a light on the principal issues and themes impacting OEMs and owner/operators today and taking a closer look at pressing O&M challenges.

Attendees will have the opportunity to better understand the key pain points that wind turbine gearboxes can create and the role that lubrication can play in overcoming them. From potential cost benefits and WEC protection, to oxidation stability and improved durability, this webinar will highlight how the latest innovations in fill-for-life lubrication can help operators to achieve peak performance.

Join us to discover:

  • GlobalData’s latest industry analysis and the key themes driving it
  • An examination of the principal challenges facing the industry and the financial hurdles presented by O&M
  • Expert insight into the specific pain points created by turbine gearboxes and the crucial role that an effective lubrication strategy can play in turbine gearbox reliability
  • How gearbox efficiency, oil replacement frequency, low temperature performance, and up-front costs combined have the potential to save the industry more than $6billion USD over the next 30 years

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Michael Blumenfeld
Ph.D., CLS, OEM Technology Advisor, ExxonMobil

Dr. Michael Blumenfeld is a recognized expert in lubrication science and tribology with a career dedicated to advancing industrial performance. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Arizona, where he focused on the fundamental principles that underpin modern lubrication technology.  A Certified Lubrication Specialist, Dr. Blumenfeld has spent more than 15 years designing high-performance lubricants for demanding applications—from wind turbines operating in harsh environments to race cars pushing the limits of speed and endurance.  He is an active member of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), contributing his expertise to advance industry standards and best practices. In his current role as OEM Technology Advisor, he partners with major industrial equipment manufacturers to solve complex lubrication challenges.

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Francesca Gregory
Senior Energy Transition Analyst, GlobalData

Francesca leads the research and data analysis of GlobalData’s Energy Transition Service, the content of which spans topics such as hydrogen, CCUS, and renewables. Before joining GlobalData, Francesca studied Geography at the University of Oxford and was a Lead Consultant at the university’s sustainable development student think tank.

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