01 July 2026 18:00 - 20:00 Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG and virtual
01 July 2026 | 18:00 - 20:00 | Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG and virtual
Join the Engineering Group of the Geological Society for their Annual General Meeting 2026 followed by an evening lecture titled Insights into Geotechnical and Geological Challenges in HDD for Energy Infrastructure.
AGM
Come along to hear a quick wrap-up of what was achieved this year, learn of where funds went, and help choose new Committee members. The new Chair and new Vice-Chair will also be introduced.
Evening talk abstract
Join Serena Che, Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Geotechnical Consulting Group, for an evening lecture exploring the geotechnical and geological risks in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for energy infrastructure.
Drawing on her experience and recent publications, Serena will present a case study on HDD installations for the cable landfall of an offshore wind farm. The session will explore some key HDD challenges including hydro-fractures, drilling fluid management, and cuttings transport, in the context of the geological conditions encountered and the construction site practices. She will share practical insights from on-site monitoring, highlighting the importance of integrating these observations with geological and geotechnical understanding. Serena will also provide comparative insights from her experience with other geological settings.
Attendees will take away lessons learned to help anticipate problems, along with recommendations to support successful HDD delivery.
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