Bankable Energies

The first day of the conference will feature discussions among key project developers, policymakers, regulators, investors, and financiers on attracting investment for energy projects. Emphasising the collaboration needed among stakeholders to unlock investment and advance project development to meet net zero targets, the day will conclude with an evening networking reception.

In this keynote address we will look at the aims of the European Commission and the UK Government given the need to expedite efforts towards a holistic net zero energy system. The session will look at policy decisions and geopolitics over the next 5 years and the critical importance this will play in delivering our ambitions.

Chair:

Campbell Keir, President, EIC

Speakers:

Joanna Drake, Deputy Director-General, European Commission

In this scene setter, to be built on in following sessions, our Data Expert will provide a deep dive into the key energy projects we see coming up this year, as well as a look back at where technologies are on the whole and what we are looking at for the energy landscape.

Chair:

Campbell Keir, President, EIC

Speakers:

Neil Golding, Director of Market Intelligence, EIC

This session will delve into the critical role of regulatory actions and policy frameworks in enhancing the attractiveness of energy projects for investors. It will examine how creating supportive incentive structures can encourage investment, and how reducing regulatory and investment barriers can facilitate more efficient capital flow into the energy sector.

Chair:

Alan Haigh, Retired, European Commission Official

Speakers:

Chris Fox, Head of Policy, UK Renewables, Equinor
Nicolas Rey, First Secretary, Competition & Energy, EU Delegation to the United Kingdom, London
Helen McColm, Head of Hydrogen Theme, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Rob Rome, Director of Commercial, Customer & Regulation, National Grid

This session offers an overview to what makes a project bankable, covering the critical factors that influence a projects’ bankability, and how to build a solid foundation to attract investment.

Chair:

Audrey Louis, Partner, CCC Training Ltd.

Speakers:

Ian Headley, Vice President, Santander Corporate and Investment Bank
Abel Martins Alexandre, Former Managing Director & Head of Infrastructure, Energy & Industrials, Lloyds Corporate & Institutional Bank
Abhay Ketkar, Founder & Managing Partner, MayCap Advisors
George Saunders, Director, Capital Markets, HyCap

This session will discuss how strategic partnerships between financial institutions, energy companies, and advisory firms can unlock the funds needed to scale renewable energy projects. It will focus on innovative financing mechanisms and the role of major investment players in accelerating the transition to clean energy.

Chair:

Paul Hodgson-Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Stirling Infrastructure Partners

Speakers:

Matthew Taylor, Managing Director, Green Giraffe Advisory
Andrew Deeley, Director of Strategy and Development, Low Carbon Contracts Company
Ruth Herbert, Managing Director, EET Fuels
Andrew Lee, Managing Director - Engineering, Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Bank
Rajesh Kedia, Director - Investments, National Wealth Fund
Claire Edwards, Interim Head of Renewables and Transition Business Group, UK Export Finance

In this session, developers and operators will explore the link between policymakers, regulators, investors and the supply chain and the key collaboration required from all to ensure final investment decisions.

Chair:

Campbell Keir, President, EIC

Speakers:

Katherine Horrell, Director of Treasury, Sizewell C
Kelly de Azevedo Dent, Head of Energy Transition Strategy Implementation, Shell

During this session we will discuss the supply chain and technology providers perspectives on the current energy landscape and the challenges they face when projects do not reach the Final Investment Decision (FID). The discussion will address the implications for these stakeholders, including the struggles they encounter and what support they require from policymakers, regulators, investors, and developers to unlock new opportunities and drive project success.

Chair:

Neil Golding, Director of Market Intelligence , EIC

Speakers:

John Pearson, Chief Operating Officer, Petrofac
Ann Johnson, External Relations Director, Blaze Manufacturing Services
James Collins, Head of Business Development, ITM Power
Jon Benton, Associate Director, KPMG
Ben Apperly, Business Development Manager, Technip Energies
David Mora, Partner, Implement Consulting Group

This session will focus on the strategies employed by financial institutions and advisory firms to mitigate risk in energy projects, making them more attractive to investors. It will also examine how large-scale projects can overcome the significant financial barriers often encountered during development.

Chair:

Audrey Louis, Partner , CCC Training Ltd.

Speakers:

Leonidas Papanikolaou, Senior Head of New and Bespoke Schemes , Low Carbon Contracts Company
Georgios Kalpias, Vice President - Power & Renewables, HIF, CIB, HSBC
Rohan Churm, Director for Financial Resilience and Controls, Ofgem
Tony Hable, Director – Infrastructure & Project Finance, Origination, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking
Christos Kolliatsas, Technical Director - Clean Energy, Wood

Join us for an end of day one conference networking reception with partners, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors and delegates.

On day two, the event will offer delegates a choice of two stages: one focusing on Power Generation and the other on Hydrocarbons/Liquids. Each stage will feature project-specific sessions with representatives from various stakeholder groups. This structure will facilitate a thorough discussion on strategies to attract investment, advance projects, and achieve our net zero targets. We will also tackle the challenges preventing projects from reaching Final Investment Decision (FID), explore potential solutions, and draw insights from successful projects globally to unlock opportunities for all parties involved.

Power Generation stage will focus on projects from the UK and Europe in offshore wind, nuclear, small modular reactors (SMRs), solar and tidal.

Hydrocarbons/Liquids will focus on projects from the UK and Europe in hydrogen, CCUS and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

This session will discuss strategies to advance projects both in the UK and across Europe, focusing on how we can streamline pathways to achieve Final Investment Decision (FID). This session will feature insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and experts. Looking at key projects in both fixed and floating offshore wind.

Chair:

Jessica Davies, London Correspondent for Energy Transition, Energy Voice

Speakers:

James Blake, Corporate Commercial Manager, Flotation Energy
Derek Christie, Government Affairs Scotland and UK Sites, Siemens Energy
Sandra Antonovic, Chief Operating Officer, Relex Marine
Alasdair C Grainger, Net Zero & Energy Managing Director, Grant Thornton UK LLP

This session will focus on the following projects:

H2 Teeside Carbon Capture (East Coast Cluster)
HyNet Cluster CCS - Transportation & Storage Project
Humber H2ub Blue Hydrogen Carbon Capture (Zero Carbon Humber-East Coast Cluster)
Humber Zero - VPI Immingham Power Plant CCS Project (Viking Cluster)
Humber Zero - Humber Refinery FCC CCS Project (Viking Cluster)

Chair:

Kieren Lake, Corporate Account Manager, Siemens Energy

Speakers:

Joe Seifert, Chief Executive Officer, EET Hydrogen
Leonidas Theodorou, Director, CCUS, H2 & Low Carbon Fuels, Standard Chartered Bank
Rebecca Eason, Head of Market, Decarbonization Solutions, Technip Energies
Neils Knudsen, Partner, Implement Consulting Group
Hooman Haghighi, Director of Decarbonisation Solutions, Wood

This session will focus on the following projects:

H2Teesside Blue Hydrogen Project: Phase 1 (East Coast Cluster)
H2NorthEast Teesside Blue Hydrogen Phase 1 (East Coast Cluster)
Humber H2ub Blue Hydrogen Project (Zero Carbon Humber-East Coast Cluster
Holland Hydrogen I
REFHYNE 2 Green Hydrogen Project

Chair:

Diveena Danabalan, Head of EIC Consult, Energy Industries Council (EIC)

Speakers:

Ian Cook, Head of Hydrogen Business Development, SSE
Tim Calver, Vice President - Commercial, ITM Power
Peter Ellen, CEO, First Carbon Investments
Kevin Selleslags, CEO, HyGen Energy
Kerry-Ann Adamson, Vice President Global Hydrogen Lead, Capgemini

This session will focus on discussing how we attract investment to SMR projects, overcome obstacles and drive projects forward.

Chair:

Andy Storer, Founder, NucCol

Speaker:

Alastair Evans, Corporate Affairs Director, Rolls Royce SMR
Rachael Glaving, UK Business Development Director, EDF UK
Rory O'Neill, UK Director of Governmenet Affairs and Public Relations, Westinghouse
Andrew Champ, Country Leader, GE Hitachi
Leon Flexman, Corporate Affairs Director, X-energy UK

This session will focus on the following projects:

NorthPoint SAF Plant
Altalto SAF (Zero Carbon Humber-East Coast Cluster)

Chair:

Vanessa Lowe, Vice President, Structured Finance Energy Europe, Santander

Speakers:

Jared Pearl , Strategic Advisor, EET Fuels
Amy Ruddock, Senior Vice President, Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development, WLFC

Grid connection plays a crucial role in achieving Final Investment Decisions (FID) for energy projects, as it directly impacts their feasibility, timelines, and overall financial viability. Sector-specific challenges and needs will be discussed to help drive actions to ensure projects can deliver energy to the market efficiently.

Chair:

Rebecca Groundwater, Head of External Affairs, Energy Industries Council

Speakers:

Rob Rome, Director of Commercial, Customer & Regulations, National Grid
Hessel de Jong, Energy Island Chief Operating Officer , Copenhagen Energy Islands
Anne Hudson, Energy Transition Manager, SSEN Transmisson