Wednesday 15th May | 1230-1330hrs GMT | Webinar on Zoom

This webinar has been postponed.

This presentation aims to support curious questioning when undertaking geoscience and geotechnics challenges and how understanding the ‘Why’ and ‘What’s Next’ can support improved geo works in projects.

Presented by: Darren Burbury, Head of Geotechnical Design – Projects, Ørsted

Darren, a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer (CEng MICE) and APM-PMQ certified Project Manager, brings over 15 years of expertise in the offshore geotechnical sector. His experience spans from conceptual to FEED and detailed design of both Oil and Gas and offshore wind structures. Darren has spent a year on offshore vessels, conducting site investigations. Since 2017, he has been leading geotechnical and ground engineering teams at Fugro UK and Iberdrola, where he served as the Ground Engineering Lead. Currently, he holds the position of Head of Geotechnical Design – Projects at Ørsted. Darren is particularly interested in research that is value-focused, aiding in the identification of risk and value in geotechnical design.

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming technical evening.

This event promises to be an evening of valuable connections, knowledge sharing, insightful conversations, and new opportunities.

Speakers TBA

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you there.

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Tuesday 14th May 2024 | This event is FREE to attend but booking is essential.

09:00 – 12:00 at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi: SAN Campus, Arzana Building, ADMA auditorium, Wing C, 3^rd Floor

With the Energy Transition serving as a primary driver, the world’s complex energy landscape is changing rapidly to support the acceleration towards Net Zero by 2050. The generation and effective utilization of clean energy sources along with the decarbonization of operations form a key element of this global transition. The SUT is pleased to bring together a program of key industry players to outline the role that HVDC electrical systems play in offshore operations, using Project Lightning as a case study for using an HVDC system in the MENA Region.

Khalifa University: Welcome speech

SUT: Introduction to the Society for Underwater Technology which strives to provide a platform for multidisciplinary interactions related to underwater technology, ocean science, and offshore engineering.

ADNOC: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) the world’s leading diversified energy group, will present the main rationale and key drivers behind the selection of Power from Shore for Project Lightning, ADNOC & TAQA’s pioneering offshore electrification mega-project in the UAE. Furthermore, ADNOC will provide an overview of the key legal aspects associated with the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) project delivery methodology selected for Project Lightning, a first of its kind for a subsea transmission project.

Hitachi Energy: Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all by pioneering technologies and enabling the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition in the future. Hitachi will provide an overview of the architecture of the High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems, and outline the key characteristics and benefits of DC systems, including the primary role of HVDC Converters.

Prysmian: Prysmian is a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, leading the energy transition and digital transformation. Prysmian will outline the role that Subsea Cables play in the transportation of electricity from generation sites to demand centres, describing the main characteristics of HVDC Subsea cables and how DC cables are key enablers to the Energy Transition.

Jan De Nul Group: Jan De Nul Group is a leading Marine Contractor that enhances people’s lives, connects communities, and improves infrastructure worldwide, through unique and innovative solutions. Jan De Nul will outline the key characteristics related to the installation of HVDC Subsea Cables, including protection methodologies for these key system assets and challenges associated with shallow water installation.

Moderated Q&A session with panelists from all keynote speakers. We welcome questions in advance via the SUT email: me@sut.org

A networking session with light refreshments will be served.

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Wednesday 17th April  |  1230-1330hrs GMT  |  Webinar on Zoom

This webinar is FREE to attend, but registration is essential.

Based on David’s career experiences, the presentation will run through some of the main site investigation techniques, the resulting datasets and how they can be used to appraise offshore sites at a variety of stages of a project. Key topics include:

• The importance of a desktop study, to guide site selection, feasibility, engineering concepts and design of a suitable site investigation scope of work.
• Key site investigation techniques, including offshore, nearshore and intertidal geophysical and geotechnical survey methods, and some key challenges.
• Data processing and interpretation methods and how the resulting datasets are packaged and delivered.
• Data integration and analysis methods to maximise the available site investigation data.

David is a principal consultant geoscientist, predominantly focussed on multidisciplinary data interpretation and integration to support the offshore renewables and subsea cables industries. David’s career began in onshore geotechnics, with exposure to a variety of site operations, both onshore, nearshore and offshore, before transitioning to a more desk-based role analysing of a variety of geodata to characterise site conditions, hazards and constraints.

Registration & Refreshments 6.00 pm | Presentations 6.30 – 7.30 pm | Networking until 8.30 pm

Registration Fees: SUT Member £5 | Non-Member £7.50 | Students FREE

Stephenson Building, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU

Subsea Imaging and VR

Join us for an evening of networking and technology. Based in Newcastle University’s Stephenson Building, this event will showcase the latest in Subsea Imaging, AR and VR solutions.
The redeveloped Stephenson building is the place for future engineers, researchers, designers, and visionaries to collaborate and tackle world challenges together.

Presentations will be given by industry experts from:

• Fuzzy Logic Studio
• ROVCO
• 3D at Depth

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