About this event
The UK is currently on track to miss its net zero by 2050 target. It's crucial to redefine our approach to decarbonising the UK's energy system effectively.
The Region will play a pivotal role in this transition, with the industrial clusters expected to lead the way in advancing the UK's carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen markets. These efforts will unlock significant investment, secure jobs, and help decarbonise sectors that are difficult to electrify.
DNV and EIC are excited to bring you this brunch - A Five Year Vision for the Region Business Brunch -where we'll explore the progress made and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the energy clusters in the regions. Key discussions will include:
- How anchor and infrastructure projects within industrial clusters will facilitate local generation, consumption, and trading of renewable energy.
- The broader impact of industrial clusters in the North of England on the UK economy.
- The influence of new government policies and regulations on the goals and initiatives of these industrial clusters, particularly concerning decarbonisation, innovation, and social inclusion.
AGENDA
10:00-10:30 Registration & Networking
10:30-10:35 Welcome remarks from the chair
10:35-10:45 Welcome Address: Shozey Jaffrey, Head of Energy Transition, Department for Business & Trade
10:45-10:55 DNV Welcome remarks: Bwalya Kafwembe, Head of Department – Risk Advisory, DNV
10:55 Panel Member Introductions
11:05-11:22 DISCUSSION: How anchor and infrastructure projects within industrial clusters will facilitate local generation, consumption, and trading of renewable energy.
11:22-11:40 DISCUSSION: The broader impact of industrial clusters in the North of England on the UK economy
11:40-11:57 DISCUSSION: The influence of new government policies and regulations on the goals and initiatives of these industrial clusters, particularly concerning decarbonisation, innovation, and social inclusion.
11:57-12:00 Closing Remarks
Panel Members:
- Chair – Rebecca Groundwater, Head of External Affairs, EIC
- Keynote Address: Shozey Jaffrey, Head of Energy Transition, Department for Business and Trade
- Bwalya Kafwembe, Head of Department – Risk Advisory, DNV
- Joe Seifert, CEO, EET Hydrogen
- Amer Gaffar, Director, Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Manchester Met University
- Mark Griffin, Head of Market Development, Scottish Power