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 confront the urgent need to expedite efforts toward achieving a net zero energy system. The session will focus on the necessity of accelerating project development and reaching Final Investment Decision (FID) in pivotal sectors crucial for this transition.

Chair:

Campbell Keir, President, EIC

Speakers:

Joanna Drake, Deputy Director-General, European Commission
TBA, UK Government Minister, (Invited)

In this scene setter data experts will provide an overview of key energy projects, policy and finance landscape in the UK and Europe.

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
TBA, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, (Invited)
TBA, National Wealth Fund, (Invited)
TBA, EU Representative, (Invited)
TBA, GB Energy, (Invited)

This session offers an overview to what makes a project bankable, focusing on the key factors that make projects attractive to financiers and investors. Covering the critical factors that influence a project’s bankability, and how to build a solid foundation to attract investment.

Chair:

Audrey Louis, Partner, ImpactA Global

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

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
TBA, TBA, UK Export Finance

In this session, developers and operators will collaborate to explore practical strategies for unlocking investment in energy projects. The discussions will focus on the importance of collaboration and identify the key requirements from policymakers, regulators, investors, and the supply chain to reach final investment decisions.

Chair:

Campbell Keir, President, EIC

Speakers:

Julia Pyke, Managing Director, 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 Johnston, External Relations Director, Blaze Manufacturing Services
James Collins, Head of Business Development, ITM Power

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 , ImpactA Global

Speakers:

Leonidas Papanikolaou, Senior Head of New and Bespoke Schemes , Low Carbon Contracts Company
Georgios Kalpias, Vice President - Power & Renewables, HSBC
Rohan Churm, Director for Financial Resilience and Controls, Ofgem
TBA, The World Bank, (Invited)

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 focus on the following projects:

Sheringham Shoal & Dudgeon Extension
Offshore Wind Farm EW Baltica-2
Offshore Wind Farm Nordlicht I (N-7.2)
Seagreen 1A Extension
Offshore Wind Hub East Anglia (EA3

Chair:

Speakers:

TBA, Equinor, (Invited)
TBA, Seaway 7, (Invited)
TBA, Orsted, (Invited)

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:

Speakers:

Joe Seifert, Chief Operating Officer, EET Hydrogen
Leonidas Theodorou, Director, CCUS, H2 & Low Carbon Fuels, Standard Chartered Bank
TBA, Eni, (Invited)
TBA, ADNOC, (Invited)

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

Chair:

Speakers:

Ian Cook, Head of Hydrogen Business Development, SSE
TBA, Worley, (Invited)

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

Chair:

Andy Storer, CEO, 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
TBA, TBA, X Energy
TBA, Holtec, (Invited)

This session will focus on the following projects:

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

Chair:

Speakers:

TBA, TBA, EET Fuels
Amy Ruddock, Senior Vice President, Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development, WLFC

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 such as Erebus, Floating Offshore Wind Farm, Green Volt and 7SeasMed (Hannibal).

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Speakers:

James Blake, Corporate Commercial Manager, Flotation Energy
TBA, Vattenfall, (Invited)

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.

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Rob Rome, Director of Commercial, Customer & Regulations, National Grid
Hessel de Jong, Energy Island Chief Operating Officer , Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

This session will focus on the followign Projects

Acorn CCS Transportation & Storage Project (Scottish Cluster)
Avedøre Power Station CCS (Northern Lights)

Chair:

Rodger Brandwood, Technical Lead - Low Emission Plant, Uniper

Speakers:

Chris Wright, Director - Strategic & Capital Advisory , Société Générale
TBA, TBA, Petrofac
TBA, Storegga, (invited)

This session will focus on the following projects:

Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant

Chair:

Speakers:

Xanthe Kueppers, Head of Financing & Economic Regulation, Sizewell C

This session will focus on the following projects:

Kintore Green Hydrogen Project Phase 1
Holland Hydrogen I
REFHYNE 2 Green Hydrogen Project

Chair:

Speakers:

Tim Calver, Vice President – Commercial, ITM Power
TBA, Statera Energy, (Invited)
TBA, Iberdrola, (Invited)

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