Gas Utilisation Conference 2024

08.45  

Registration

09.30

Welcome and Introduction
David Tomkin, IGEM President Elect

09.45

Session 1 – Today's Challenges
Chaired by Lewis Kirkwood, Innovation Development Manager, Northern Gas Networks

Let's Tackle Mental Health Head On
Trevor Steven, Mental Health Ambassador and ex-England Footballer, Causeway Technologies

Heating and health challenges for fuel poor homes
Colin Timmins, Director of Homes, National Energy Action

Educating the next generation; Challenges in the gas industry
Alexandra Brightman, Energy Futures & Net Zero Educator, Northern Gas Networks

Panel Question and Answer

11.00

Refreshments and Exhibition

11.30

Session 2 – From the Past to the Future
Chaired by Jo-Anne Tomkins, Senior Principal Engineer, DNV

Lessons Learned from Past Energy Transitions in the Gas Industry
Prof Russell Thomas, Technical Director - Ground and Water, WSP

The H100 Fife Neighbourhood Trial – A Trial of Hydrogen for Heating in a Domestic Setting
Richard Beedell, Project Manager, SGN

The Future of Liquid Gas in the UK
Richard Hakeem, Director of Safety and Technical Policy, Liquid Gas UK

Panel Question and Answer

12.45

Lunch and Exhibition

13.45

Session 3 – Safety in Focus
Chaired by Jonathan Kane, Chief Executive Officer, Kane International

Gas Safe Register - here to help
Carl Banister, Technical and Stakeholder Manager, Gas Safe Register
Jonathan Palmer, Standards and Training Manager, Gas Safe Register

Services Beyond the Meter by Cadent
Earl Richards, Regional Technical Manager, Services Beyond the Meter, Cadent

How the HSE Investigates Gas Explosions
Steve Critchlow, Principal Registered Gas Engineer, Health & Safety Executive

Panel Question and Answer

Closing Remarks
Trevor Smallpeice, Chair, Large Business Forum

Depart