The man behind one of the most significant and influential reports on extending the future of the North Sea oil and gas industry will be a keynote speaker at the EEEGR2014 Conference in Norwich in July.
Sir Ian Wood will outline key issues in his review, describe progress since its publication and discuss the potential impact for the East of England.
The Wood Report, commissioned by Government, concluded that the British economy could benefit by up to £200bn over the next 20 years by maximising resources and extending the life of its industry to recover an additional 3-4 billion barrels of North Sea oil and gas.
Simon Gray, chief executive of EEEGR (the East of England Energy Group), was delighted by Sir Ian’s recommendations which be believed would lead to a renaissance of gas production in the Southern North Sea.
“It was great to see him tackle so many key issues and encourage urgent action,” he said.
It is one of many issues across the energy industry which will come under scrutiny from hundreds of delegates at EEEGR2014, to be held at the John Innes Conference Centre on Thursday July 3rd.
Prospects for unconventional gas recovery will also feature strongly in a programme which touches on nearly all of the varied resources which make the region a leading all energy hub.
“The contribution of our region is imperative to the UK’s future energy needs and the conference is all about the action needed and the opportunities arising whatever branch of energy you are involved in,” said Mr Gray.
Shadow Energy Minister Tom Greatrex will be another key speaker at the conference, putting a political slant on the industry’s future.
Also lined up as speakers are Tim Watkins, Sizewell A, Magnox; Andrew Austin, Igas Energy; Duarte Figueira, DECC; Olivia Hartridge, Morgan Stanley; David Williams, Eco2; Jonathan Selwyn, Lark Energy; George Grant, Watt Power/Stag Energy/Progress; Basil Scarsella, UK Power Networks; James Bream, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce – with Judith Patten of All Energy as facilitator.
The previous day, July 2nd, will see EEEGR’s Energy Innovation Award entries presented and judged at Norwich City football ground’s Top of the Terrace – with the awards handed out at a Gala Dinner in the evening. EEEGR2014 and the Innovation Awards are both part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
To book delegate or exhibition spaces at EEEGR2014 or tickets for the Gala Awards Dinner, call 01493 446535 or visit www.eeegr.com
