Marinus Link Project hosted by IET Victoria Network (Hybrid event)
About
IET Victoria invites you to an exclusive event with Mike Carter, Project Director for Marinus Link.
Marinus Link is a proposed undersea and underground electricity and data interconnector between North- West Tasmania and the Latrobe Valley in Victoria.
It will enable the flow of more electricity in both directions, delivering low-cost, reliable and clean energy for customers in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
With Marinus Link, Tasmania can import low-cost renewable energy, such as surplus solar, while reserving hydropower and storing the extra energy. Hydropower can then be exported to the mainland grid when it is needed most to reduce the risk of brownouts.
Join us as Mike provides an in-depth look at this critical infrastructure project, which will play a critical role in Australia’s energy transition.
In this session, Mike will discuss:
• A Project overview and its significance
• Key drivers behind the project and why it is essential
• Challenges being faced
• How it supports the energy transition
• Unique aspects of the project
This is a hybrid event, but we highly encourage in-person attendance for an engaging and interactive experience. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry professionals.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
10 Apr 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organiser
- Victoria Local Network
Registration information
*Please click 'here' to register the in-person event.
*Please click 'here' to register the online event.
Notice for Registration
Light refreshments will be provided.
If you have any enquiries, please contact Alex Jenkins at Alex.Jenkins@ietvolunteer.org or Victoria-ln@ietvolunteer.org
Speakers
Mike Carter
Project Director - Marinus Link
Mike is a power engineer and senior leader who has spent most of his career in the electricity transmission sector, focusing on major project feasibility, development and execution.
Over the last twenty years, Mike’s roles have included Project Director for the Basslink Interconnector, General Manager of Projects for Transpower NZ, and General Manager of Network Engineering for AusNet Services. Mike advised Marinus Link for three years before becoming Project Director in early 2024.
Mike has extensive experience structuring and leading major projects with strong technical, project management, commercial, and leadership skills. His expertise spans a range of ownership and financial structures, including project financing, private equity, and government-funded projects and businesses.
Programme
6:00pm – 6:15pm Arrival and registration
6:15pm – 7:00pm Presentation
7:00pm – 7:20pm Q & A session
7:20pm – 7:30pm Conclusion
7:30pm – 8:00pm Networking for those attending in-person
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