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Stewart Maxwell

Technical Director

Stewart joined Aquaterra Energy as Technical Director in May 2013. In this role, he is responsible driving technical innovations across all parts of the business. Stewart also leads the Platforms solutions within Aquaterra Energy including the flagship Sea Swift and renewable-powered platforms.

Stewart gained a Beng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and having over 30 years’ experience in the energy industry, Stewart has held positions in both the UK and Asia Pacific and the UK throughout his career. He has been involved with the analysis, design, engineering and installation of riser and conductor systems (shallow and deep water), minimum facilities platforms, bespoke offshore engineering and offshore problem solving. Before joining Aquaterra Energy, Stewart spent 13 years with the Acteon Group of companies, in various positions including Regional Director – Asia Pacific and Global Manager – Conductor Systems. He has also worked for a number of operating companies as well as establishing his own engineering consultancy in riser and conductor analysis, well integrity and project management.