The Ocean Thermal Energy Association
The Ocean Thermal Energy Association (OTEA) is a volunteer organization providing a means for collection, coordination, and dissemination of information for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) stakeholders. The Association is transnational, non-political, and dedicated to the realization and future growth of commercial OTEC deployment. This is an association consisting of individuals with interest in the development of OTEC technology and closely related activities.
Our Story
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and related technologies such as seawater air conditioning (SWAC) and Deep Ocean Water (DOW) use have long been relatively unknown despite significant research and implementation around the world. Over the past 8 years, various countries have hosted the annual International OTEC Symposia, which have brought together stakeholders to discuss ideas and developments, but many felt a more organized framework was necessary to connect stakeholders and contribute to ocean thermal energy development. Established in October 2020, this volunteer community is working together through networking and collaboration to meet the needs of members and those who hope to see clean ocean energy supplying power and resources for islands and costal communities.
We now have more than 500 members and observers from 48 countries and regions.
Our Executive Committee
The OTEA Executive Committee (ExCo) are volunteers selected by their peers and serve two-year terms. Each Country or region with 3 or more members selects a delegate to represent them. Our ExCo, now in its second term, has a wealth of experience in academia, government, and the private sector.
Dr. Yasuyuki Ikegami
ExCo Chair, Japan Delegate
Professor and Director at the Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga University
Martin Brown
Vice Chair, UK Delegate
CEO Ocean Energy Systems Limited, Consultant Naval Architect (MRINA)
Rodrigo Klim Gomes
Brazil Delegate
Dr. Gouri S. Bhuyan
Canada Delegate
Dr. Han Yuan
China Delegate
Santiago Arango Aramburo
Colombia Delegate
Dr. Oliver Marc
France Delegate
Franck Lucas
French Polynesia Delegate
Dr. Purnima Jalihal
India Delegate
Dr. Sathiabama T. Thirugnana
Malaysia Delegate
Kaoru Sohun
Mauritius Delegate
Dr. Estela Cerezo Acevedo
Mexico Delegate
Dr. Lars Golmen
Norway Delegate
Yerima Iliyasu Yusuf
Nigeria Delegate
Michael A. Katz
Oman Delegate
Dr. Carmelo Dilao
Philippines Delegate
Hosaeng Lee
South Korea Delegate
Shih-Chi Lee
Taiwan Delegate
Berend Jan Kleute
The Netherlands Delegate
Dr. Solange Kelly
Trinidad and Tobago Delegate
Gregory Navarre
USA Delegate
Diego Acevedo
Combined Region Delegate
Loreto Duffy-Mayers
Combined Region Delegate
Dr. Kamal Tennakoon
Combined Region Delegate
Committee Chairs
Awards
Dr. Yasuyuki Ikegami
OTEC Symposium
Dr. Sathiabama T. Thirugnana
Industry Liaison
Martin Brown
OTEA Secretariat
The OTEA Secretariat carries out the day to day task of operating the OTEA. The Secretary General is appointed by the ExCo.
Berend Jan Kleute
The Netherlands Delegate
Dr. Sathiabama T. Thirugnana
Malaysia Delegate
Contact Us
The OTEA is just getting started, get in touch with question, comments, or to request more information.
Our Logo
The OTEA logo was designed by member Endy Chaniago, Co-Founder and CTO of Supreme Technics, a Malaysian-based company that specializes in In-Water Inspection using ROV.
Bylaws
Our bylaws were adopted by the founding ExCo Membership in October 2020. The current version of the bylaws can be accessed below.
Note: The Combined Region is a collective region representing countries and regions with 2 or fewer members to the OTEA Executive Committee.