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HVDC projects by their nature are complex to execute. With a limited number of qualified global HVDC suppliers and a lack of experience on the owner side, many projects suffer challenges that can result in schedule delays and/or cost overruns. The increasing application of HVDC has resulted in strains on the suppliers’ resources that place additional risk on project execution. Managing that risk requires knowing what to look for proactively, avoiding issues before they can negatively impact project execution.

The presenters have held key roles of responsibility in the successful completion of three major North American HVDC projects in the past five years. Through this experience they have assembled a list of “lessons learned” that can be applied to future HVDC projects. These lessons cover the entire life cycle of project execution, focusing not only on technical issues or project management, but also on preparing the owner and the system operators for the successful integration of the HVDC asset and its long-term operations and maintenance. The presents also will reflect on how to interface with suppliers to build the collaborative team required for successfully execution.