Performance measurement of port development and operation to support offshore wind: framework proposal
Systematic Literature Review. Port performance. Development cycle. Conceptual framework. Offshore wind energy.
Offshore wind energy is proving to be an increasingly viable option, driven by the energy transition, technological advances and the maturity of the supply chain. This growth highlights the need to develop ports, onshore infrastructure and the connection between maritime and land-based activities to effectively support Offshore Wind Farms (OWFs). The complex development cycle of the port comprises the following phases: feasibility studies; engineering design; construction; andoperationalization. These phases involve a series of performance measures that can be structured to track project progress, monitor and evaluate operations, ensure environmental compliance, conduct risk analysis related to the port's performance, among other purposes. The objective of this study is to establish a conceptual framework for measuring performance throughout the various stages of port development. The research method involved: theoretical foundation and Systematic Literature Review; document analysis; case study; and, modeling, validation and proposition of the framework. As a result, it was observed that there is a lack of research on the performance of offshore wind ports. However, 26 drivers for their development were identified, along with 32 general drivers for port development. Finally, a conceptual framework was constructed, consisting of 7 dimensions, 25 pillars and 136 indicators.