Workshop: Leakage Routemap - Phase 4 | 24 January 2023 - HR Wallingford - To develop approaches to deliver the tough targets for the leakage Public Interest Commitment (PIC) set by the water companies themselves and the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC)
Workshop: Carbon Reduction in the Pipeline Industry | 8 June 2021 - Hear the industry experts and take part in an interactive workshop to develop an action plan to reduce the pipeline industries carbon contribution – now and in the future
Site Visit to United Utilities | West Cumbria Aqueduct - Five members of the panel visited UU's Cumbria Aqueduct twin 900mm diameter pipeline between Thurlmere and Williamsgate near Cockermouth
Our Panel
The Utilities Technical Panel is made up of a group of Pipeline Industry experts with experience in the manufacture, operation, maintenance, design, construction, commissioning, decommissioning and health, safety, security and environmental aspects of utility pipeline engineering. Its members include practitioners, managers, suppliers and consultants. We meet quarterly and discuss areas of concern including technical standards, new technologies, the future direction of the industry. Our meetings are usually held at the premises of one of the panel members and where appropriate include a visit to workshops or site. We aim to have a guest speaker at every meeting to present on technical achievements or challenges within the industry.
Recent Event Highlights
Our Panel
The Utilities Technical Panel is made up of a group of Pipeline Industry experts with experience in the manufacture, operation, maintenance, design, construction, commissioning, decommissioning and health, safety, security and environmental aspects of utility pipeline engineering. Its members include practitioners, managers, suppliers and consultants. We meet quarterly and discuss areas of concern including technical standards, new technologies, the future direction of the industry. Our meetings are usually held at the premises of one of the panel members and where appropriate include a visit to workshops or site. We aim to have a guest speaker at every meeting to present on technical achievements or challenges within the industry.
Panel Committee
Richard Weeks | Chair - Atkins Global
Martin Faulds | Vice Chair - Scottish Water
Sophie Tucker | Secretary - United Utilities
Phil Clisham | Panel Member
Sean Greenwood | Panel Member - Mott MacDonald
Phil Green | Panel Member - Saint Gobain PAM
Nick Preston | Panel Member - Independent
Dom O'Sullivan | Panel Member - Aliaxis UK
Mark Hamilton | Panel Member - PSS Hire
Edward Faragher | Panel Member - DNV GL
Mike Stratton | Panel Member - Mike Stratton & Associates
Jason Wilson | Panel Member - Severn Trent Water
Jo Parker | Panel Member - Watershed Associates
Mike Shepherd | Panel Member - M A Shepherd Ltd
Jim Tresnan | Panel Member - United Utilities
Ken Lax | Panel Member - Corroconsult UK Limited
Iain Knowles | Panel Member - Radius Systems
Gary Dwyer | Panel Member - Radius Systems
David Winzer | Panel Member - Black & Veatch
Craig Horrocks | Panel Member - Cadent Gas
Matthew Rowlatt | Panel Member - Flowline
Paul O'Regan | Panel Member - Aquaspira/Cardiff University
Don Ridgers | Panel Member
Keith Edwards | Panel Member
Matthew Bridge | Panel Member