Etienne Alderlieste

Etienne Alderlieste

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Equinor
Etienne Alderlieste

Etienne has over 15 years of experience in the field of offshore geotechnics. He started his career at offshore installation contractor SPT Offshore, after which he joined research institute Deltares to focus on foundation installation optimization. 4 years ago, he joined developer and energy company Equinor. At Equinor Etienne is initiating new research, actively contributing to on-going work, as well as leading the execution of field trials.

Offshore Foundations, Conference Day 2 | Wednesday, 26th August 2026

9:50 Enhancing Monopile Installation by Lubrication

• Principle & Concept - Using fluid to reduce friction soil resistance to driving during installation
• Reducing risk of refusal, lowering hammer energy and noise
• Field trials performed to prove concept, impact on soil conditions, and establish pile driving models
• May enable alternative installation methods

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