MG+M Partner David J. Hatem will join industry leaders at Clean Currents 2025, hosted by the National Hydropower Association. David will serve as a panelist for the discussion “Pumped Storage Hydro: Focusing on Contracting Strategies for New Development” on Thursday, October 16 at 1:30 p.m.

The panel will explore evolving approaches to procurement, risk allocation, and delivery models tailored to the unique challenges of pumped storage hydro development. Panelists will examine how owners, developers, and EPC partners are balancing schedule imperatives, supply chain constraints, and cost control. Discussion will also include strategies for combining engineering, procurement, construction, and management elements to incentivize project players to deliver on time, on budget, and safely.

Clean Currents is the premier national waterpower event, bringing together professionals across the hydropower industry for education, networking, and collaboration.