All articles by Carrieann Stocks
Carrieann Stocks
Turning Wastewater into Power: The Hamilton Hydro Project
An in-depth look at the UK’s first containerised mid-process hydro turbine on a waste water treatment works
CISA: Defending US Infrastructure from Emerging Threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads national efforts to safeguard physical and cyber infrastructure in the US from evolving threats. Michelle Yezierski, Section Chief – Dams, and Kate Schwartzer, Program Analyst, explain how the CISA works with public and private partners to enhance security and resilience, ensuring essential services remain operational against risks ranging from cyberattacks to natural disasters.
Critical Infrastructure at Risk: Pro-Russia Hacktivist Campaigns Against Dams and Water Systems
Collaborative warnings, global surveys and system vulnerabilities are all featured in this round up on cybersecurity
From Mountains to Delta: Tripura’s August 2024 Floods and Their Consequences for Bangladesh
A research team from the University of Washington has used satellites to help stem the spread of disinformation during the August 2024 transboundary flooding in India and Bangladesh
Comparing Hydropower Development in MINT and BRIC Economies
Hydropower plays a crucial role in the renewable energy strategies of MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) and BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries. While BRIC nations lead in large-scale hydropower projects, MINT countries are still unlocking their potential amid economic and policy challenges. This comparison highlights their development paths, investment trends, and the role of hydropower in their clean energy transitions
Lisbon to Host Fifth International DAM WORLD Conference in 2025
The Fifth International DAM WORLD Conference, hosted by LNEC in Lisbon, will bring together global experts to tackle the future of dam engineering, disaster prevention, and climate resilience from April 13-17, 2025. Report by Laura Caldeira, DW2025 Chair and Eliane Portela, DW2025 Organising Committee
Digital Twins for Smarter Hydropower Investments
As hydropower operations continue to evolve, investment decisions are becoming increasingly complex. With the advent of advanced simulations and digital twin technologies, hydropower operators are now able to make more data-driven, informed decisions that optimize their assets’ performance and long-term viability. To gain insight into how these tools are transforming the industry, Carrieann Stocks sat down with Adrian Ion, CTO at HYDROGRID, a leading provider of digital solutions for hydropower management
2m Floating Buoy at Gartmorn Dam Delivers Near‑Real‑Time Environmental Data
The University of Stirling is carrying out world-leading research at Gartmorn Dam in Scotland
Fortifying Dams for Seismic Resilience
From Vancouver Island to Kariba, engineering projects tackle earthquake risks, safeguarding water, power, and ecosystems in seismic zones
Two Decades of Collaboration: Insights from the Ertan Dam Project
Detailed reports and notes complied over a 20-year period have been used to give an insight into the virtues of collaboration when working on the 245m high, 3300MW Ertan Dam in China. Here, Stephen O. Simmons from Kiawah Consulting Group reflects on his time working at Harza Engineering Company from 1968-1979, where Dr Chang-Hua Yeh was Chief Structural Engineer from 1997-2004