The first in a series of video interviews featuring subsea cable clients, where they share their insights and perspectives on the distinctive risk factors they encounter.
Subsea power cables interview – Episode 1:
Chris Sutherland, Transpower
Thomas Mallindine interviews Chris Sutherland, Group Treasurer at
Transpower, on subsea cables and factors affecting
interconnectors.
WTW's Thomas Mallindine talks to Chris Sutherland from Transpower, September 2023
In our interview with Chris Sutherland, Group Treasurer at Transpower, the transmission system operator for New Zealand, various topics were discussed. These included an overview of the current challenges in the New Zealand electricity market, the impact of ESG factors on Transpower's operations, and the strategies employed for incorporating green energy sources into the electricity grid while ensuring its future resilience.
The conversation also explored the demand for cable laying and the availability of vessels for this purpose. Additionally, it touched upon Transpower's distinctive cable protection zone and the procedures associated with cable replacement.
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