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SCOR New Energy Breakfast - 4th Edition
Overview of risk and potential mitigations for onshore and offshore HVDC installations
Tuesday 22nd September
8:30am - 10:00am
AGENDA:
- 8:30am - 9:00am: Breakfast and Networking
- 9:00am - 10:00am: Presentation by:
- Richard Hibberts-Caswell, Sales And Technology Lead for DNV's global HVDC/FACTS practice
- Sujit Viswanathan, Market Manager and Global Practice Lead for DNV's Noble Denton marine services practice
HVDC systems are the backbone of many modern offshore wind and interconnector projetcs, but they also present significant technical and operational risks.
This presentation explores the most common HVDC failure mechanisms and the practical measures that can be implemented to reduce risk throughout design, manufacturing, transportation, installation and operation.
We will also examine offshore verification requirements, marine warranty survey considerations and the importance of robust interface management.
This presentation explores the most common HVDC failure mechanisms and the practical measures that can be implemented to reduce risk throughout design, manufacturing, transportation, installation and operation.
We will also examine offshore verification requirements, marine warranty survey considerations and the importance of robust interface management.
Please note that registration is strictly limited and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Biography - Richard Hibberts-Caswell
Richard Hibberts-Caswell is Sales and Technology Lead for DNV's global HVDC/FACTS practice, focusing on the European market. With 22 years of experience in the energy sector, he previously led global power system studies as a director at an international engineering consultancy.
Prior to that, Richard spent eight years at Siemens Energy, delivering HVDC/FACTS projects, offshore wind integration, and AC substations. An experienced Technical Advisor and Owner's Engineer across system planning, design assurance, testing and commissioning phases, he has supported more than 25 HVDC/FACTS projects.
Notably, he played a key role for over eight years on a privately-financed 1,400 MW VSC HVDC interconnector, contributing to its successful development through financial close and into the EPC phase, working closely with the development through financial close and into the EPC phase, working closely with the developer, TSOs, and OEMs throughout.
Biography - Sujit Viswanathan
Sujit Viswanathan is Market Manager and Global Practice Lead for DNV's Noble Denton marine services practice, leading business growth and technical governance across the global offshore infrastructure, marine operations, and asset assurance markets.
With over 30 years of experience in the maritime and offshore energy sectors, he is an experienced Master Mariner, marine consultant, and assurance specialist with expertise spanning marine warranty services survey, vessel assurance, offshore operations, risk management, and marine consultancy.
Prior to his current role, Sujit led DNV's Marine Risk Management section, delivering marine assurance, consultancy, and marine warranty services globally. He has extensive experience as a Technical Authority, Projeect Manager, and Marine Warranty Surveyor, supporting offshore oil and gas, LNG, drilling, marine transportation, and renewable energy projects.
Sujit also holds leadership positions within the IMCA's Industry committees and is Vice Chair and Director on the Board of the Society of Marine Warranty Surveyors, contributing to industry standards and best practice in marine assurance and operational risk management.
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