
ETIDEX
JOIN US AS WE RAISE THE CURTAIN ON COP26
VIRTUAL EVENT – FREE REGISTRATION
Thursday 28th October 2021, 09:00 – 17:30 (BST)
With the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow scheduled to kick off on November 2, 2021, we are bringing together some of the leading voices in the energy transition debate in our flagship summit.
Over the course of four separate sessions, our panellists will present their visions for the transition and exchange ideas with our audience in facilitated Q&A and networking. An overview of each session is as follows:
09:30-10:30 – Session 1 – The Energy Transition Forum
The Forum is the keynote session of the event and will set the scene for the day with the panelists delving into the big issues shaping the energy transition in the build up to COP26.
11:30-12:30 – Session 2 – Net Zero Generation & Distribution
This session will be a platform for our speakers to focus on the huge changes under way in the generation and distribution of electricity as the energy system of the future takes shape.
13:30-14:30 – Session 3 – Supply Chain in Transition
The supply chain will be transformed by the transition. This is creating anxiety as well as opportunity for companies and people. Session 3 will look at the risks but also the vast potential offered by a new look supply chain and workforce as the green industrial revolution unfolds.
15:30-16:30 – Session 4 – Innovation in the Transition
Innovation is at the heart of the transition and how the world rethinks and restructures the energy system, both from in terms of production and consumption. The final session of ETIDEX 2021 invites the innovators to step forward and present their vision for the future.
Keynote
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Alister Jack
Secretary of State for Scotland
Session 1
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Ed Reed
Content Editor, Energy Voice
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Helen Sanders
Head of Corporate Affairs, SSE Thermal
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James Richardson
Commercial Director, UK Industrial Decarbonization, Baker Hughes
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Richard Cockburn
Partner and Head of Energy Sector, Womble Bond Dickinson
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Jonathan Carpenter
Vice President, New Energy Services, Petrofac
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Sir Ian Wood
Chair, Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) Ltd
Session 2
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Claire Mack
Chief Executive, Scottish Renewables
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Anya Hoff
Vice President Offshore Wind Growth, bp
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Colin Maciver
Head of Offshore Wind Development, Crown Estate Scotland
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Guy Nicholson
Head of Grid Integration, UK, Statkraft
Session 3
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Stuart Broadley
CEO, Energy Industries Council (EIC)
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David Rodger
CEO, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG)
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Chris Claydon
Chief Executive, Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)
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Thuy-Tien Le Guen Dang
Group Sustainability and Marketing Manager, ASCO
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Andy Williamson
Head of Energy Transition, OPITO
Session 4
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Martyn Link
Chief Strategy Officer, Wood
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Luca Corradi
Innovation Network Director, Net Zero Technology Centre
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John Seabourn
Chief Digital Officer, Oil and Gas Authority (OGA)
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Pete Tipler
Sales and Marketing Director, Xodus
Principal Partners
SSE Thermal is part of the FTSE-listed SSE plc, a Principal Partner to the UK Government for COP26. SSE Thermal is responsible for SSE’s flexible generation and energy storage activities, with over 600 direct employees across the UK and Ireland. As part of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions, the business has a core focus on decarbonising its operations through carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen solutions. It is currently working with Equinor on plans to deliver world-leading low-carbon power stations in Keadby in the Humber region and Peterhead in Scotland. This includes two of the UK’s first power stations equipped with carbon capture technology, and the world’s first major 100% hydrogen-fuelled power station.
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SSE Thermal is part of the FTSE-listed SSE plc, a Principal Partner to the UK Government for COP26. SSE Thermal is responsible for SSE’s flexible generation and energy storage activities, with over 600 direct employees across the UK and Ireland. As part of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions, the business has a core focus on decarbonising its operations through carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen solutions. It is currently working with Equinor on plans to deliver world-leading low-carbon power stations in Keadby in the Humber region and Peterhead in Scotland. This includes two of the UK’s first power stations equipped with carbon capture technology, and the world’s first major 100% hydrogen-fuelled power station.
Visit SSE Thermal websitePartners
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group is one of the original energy transition organisations. For over 17 years, we have supported the energy supply chain with business development at home and overseas through several partner projects. We support our 160 members as they get involved in renewable energy. They represent every facet of the supply chain from multinational oil and gas producers and energy developers to technology specialists and professional services.
Visit Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) websiteASCO is the leading materials management and logistics company for the global energy industry. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, ASCO operates from over 70 locations worldwide and employs c.1,300 people.
As the essential partner for global energy materials and logistics management, ASCO works with the world’s largest operators to deliver safety and service excellence while sustainably managing our business, protecting the planet for the next generation. ASCO is committed to becoming a net zero Green House Gas emissions business by the end of 2040.
ASCO offers a fully integrated logistics and materials management service, supporting projects in Renewables, New Energy, Oil and Gas and Decommissioning sectors. ASCO’s safe, lean, efficient and sustainable end-to-end solutions include logistics projects, transport and freight, supply base management, warehousing and storage solutions, materials management, fuel and bulk provision, marine services, training, lifting and assurance, personnel provision and environmental services.
Digitalisation and modernisation are at the heart of operations at ASCO. The Group’s innovative processes and systems means the company is at the forefront of driving supply chain efficiency, providing full transparency of the entire logistics process from vendors to end users.
With over 50+ years of oil and gas knowledge, ASCO’s experience and capability helps our customers by transforming operational efficiency and improving processes.
Visit ASCO websiteBaker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Visit Baker Hughes websitebp is transforming from an international oil company to an integrated energy company in support of its ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. In the UK we are already in action focusing on growing businesses in offshore wind, carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen and electric vehicle charging. We are also working hard to make our North Sea oil and gas business the safest in the region and even more efficient and sustainable, deploying some of the latest technologies to reduce emissions offshore.
Visit bp websiteCrown Estate Scotland is a public corporation that manages land and property on behalf of Scottish Ministers. We invest in property, natural resources and people to generate lasting value for Scotland. Among our many roles is the leasing of virtually all Scotland’s seabed out to 12 nautical miles, and the rights to offshore renewable energy and carbon gas and storage out to 200 nautical miles.
Visit Crown Estate Scotland websiteFor more than 75 years the EIC has helped companies, large and small, to maximise business opportunities in the energy industries, whether sourcing or supplying goods and services, at home or abroad. We are experts in tracking global CAPEX projects, energy assets and UK supply chain capabilities across the full range of energy sectors, producing quality market intelligence our members can use to grow. Our events, including the Energy Exports Conference, bring together buyers and suppliers worldwide to discuss projects, make contacts and generate new sales.
Visit Energy Industries Council (EIC) websiteVisit Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) website
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is the statutory skills body for the Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) in Great Britain. An arms-length body of the UK Government, the ECITB reports to the Department for Education and works with employers and government to attract, develop and qualify personnel across a wide range of craft, technical and managerial disciplines. The ECITB invests more than £20m each year to support skills development within the engineering construction industry.
Visit Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) websiteVisit Marsh McLennan website
Visit Net Zero Technology Centre website
We work with the industry and government to maximise the economic recovery of UK oil and gas and support the UK government in its drive to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. https://www.ogauthority.co.uk/about-us/what-we-do/
Visit Oil & Gas Authority websiteOPITO is the global skills and safety organisation for the energy industry, working to develop a safe and skilled workforce by driving global standards and qualifications, creating workforce development solutions and leading dialogue with industries and governments. More than 375,000 people are trained each year to OPITO standards, in more than 200 training centres across 50 countries. OPITO is focused on providing career pathways and training opportunities for the current workforce and the next generation as we drive towards a net zero energy future.
Visit OPITO websitePetrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio. For four decades our teams have been designing, building, managing, operating and maintaining energy infrastructure. We have a long and successful track record of safe, reliable and innovative execution. Our approach is underpinned by cost effective, local delivery models and a strong focus on driving in-country value. Our expertise is deeply rooted in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the North Sea. We also operate in several significant markets, including India, South East Asia and the United States. We have 10,700 employees based across 31 offices globally. We’ve got decades of experience. But we’re also looking to the future. By connecting our know-how with digital technologies, our delivery is always assured, and we aim to drive ultra-efficient results. We’ve delivered contracts and projects in some of world’s toughest terrains and always bring the right energy to drive superior performance.
Visit Petrofac websiteScottish Renewables is the voice of Scotland’s renewable energy industry.
Our vision is for Scotland leading the world in renewable energy.
We work to grow Scotland’s renewable energy sector and sustain its position at the forefront of the global clean energy industry.
The sectors we represent deliver investment, jobs, social benefits and reduce the carbon emissions which cause climate change.
Our members work across all renewable energy technologies, in Scotland, the UK, Europe and around the world.
In representing them, we aim to lead and inform the debate on how the growth of renewable energy can help sustainably heat and power Scotland’s homes and businesses.
Visit Scottish Renewables websiteStatkraft is Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, with origins in Norwegian hydropower over 125 years ago. Statkraft develop, own and operate wind, solar, hydro and greener-grid projects across the UK.
Since 2006, Statkraft has invested close to £1.5 billion in the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure and facilitated over 6 GW of new-build renewable energy generation through PPAs.
Statkraft delivers grid stability services to support National Grid ESO’s target to deliver a zero-carbon electricity system by 2025.
Visit Statkraft websiteWomble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm serving corporate, individual and nonprofit clients across every business sector. From our position as one of the leading energy law firms, we are able to provide the support that companies operating within the fast-moving, challenging and dynamic energy sector require to thrive. Or specialist knowledge and skills have earned us our valued reputation as a trustworthy energy law firm and, as we continue to offer practical advice and find innovative solutions for our clients in this challenging sector, we hope to see it grow even stronger.
At Womble Bond Dickinson, we operate within the energy sector on a local, national and global scale. The clients of our energy law firm hail from across the globe and range dramatically from entrepreneurial new entrants and joint ventures to established independents, vertically integrated utilities, financial institutions, governments and worldwide energy giants.
The wide net we have cast over the entire energy sector translates into our ability to confidently advise our clients on all legal matters within the industry and further build our reputation as one of the best law firms for clean energy.
Visit Womble Bond Dickinson websiteWood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group is one of the original energy transition organisations. For over 17 years, we have supported the energy supply chain with business development at home and overseas through several partner projects. We support our 160 members as they get involved in renewable energy. They represent every facet of the supply chain from multinational oil and gas producers and energy developers to technology specialists and professional services.
Visit Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) website
ASCO is the leading materials management and logistics company for the global energy industry. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, ASCO operates from over 70 locations worldwide and employs c.1,300 people.
As the essential partner for global energy materials and logistics management, ASCO works with the world’s largest operators to deliver safety and service excellence while sustainably managing our business, protecting the planet for the next generation. ASCO is committed to becoming a net zero Green House Gas emissions business by the end of 2040.
ASCO offers a fully integrated logistics and materials management service, supporting projects in Renewables, New Energy, Oil and Gas and Decommissioning sectors. ASCO’s safe, lean, efficient and sustainable end-to-end solutions include logistics projects, transport and freight, supply base management, warehousing and storage solutions, materials management, fuel and bulk provision, marine services, training, lifting and assurance, personnel provision and environmental services.
Digitalisation and modernisation are at the heart of operations at ASCO. The Group’s innovative processes and systems means the company is at the forefront of driving supply chain efficiency, providing full transparency of the entire logistics process from vendors to end users.
With over 50+ years of oil and gas knowledge, ASCO’s experience and capability helps our customers by transforming operational efficiency and improving processes.
Visit ASCO website
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Visit Baker Hughes website
bp is transforming from an international oil company to an integrated energy company in support of its ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. In the UK we are already in action focusing on growing businesses in offshore wind, carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen and electric vehicle charging. We are also working hard to make our North Sea oil and gas business the safest in the region and even more efficient and sustainable, deploying some of the latest technologies to reduce emissions offshore.
Visit bp website
Crown Estate Scotland is a public corporation that manages land and property on behalf of Scottish Ministers. We invest in property, natural resources and people to generate lasting value for Scotland. Among our many roles is the leasing of virtually all Scotland’s seabed out to 12 nautical miles, and the rights to offshore renewable energy and carbon gas and storage out to 200 nautical miles.
Visit Crown Estate Scotland website
For more than 75 years the EIC has helped companies, large and small, to maximise business opportunities in the energy industries, whether sourcing or supplying goods and services, at home or abroad. We are experts in tracking global CAPEX projects, energy assets and UK supply chain capabilities across the full range of energy sectors, producing quality market intelligence our members can use to grow. Our events, including the Energy Exports Conference, bring together buyers and suppliers worldwide to discuss projects, make contacts and generate new sales.
Visit Energy Industries Council (EIC) website
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is the statutory skills body for the Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) in Great Britain. An arms-length body of the UK Government, the ECITB reports to the Department for Education and works with employers and government to attract, develop and qualify personnel across a wide range of craft, technical and managerial disciplines. The ECITB invests more than £20m each year to support skills development within the engineering construction industry.
Visit Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) website
OPITO is the global skills and safety organisation for the energy industry, working to develop a safe and skilled workforce by driving global standards and qualifications, creating workforce development solutions and leading dialogue with industries and governments. More than 375,000 people are trained each year to OPITO standards, in more than 200 training centres across 50 countries. OPITO is focused on providing career pathways and training opportunities for the current workforce and the next generation as we drive towards a net zero energy future.
Visit OPITO website
Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio. For four decades our teams have been designing, building, managing, operating and maintaining energy infrastructure. We have a long and successful track record of safe, reliable and innovative execution. Our approach is underpinned by cost effective, local delivery models and a strong focus on driving in-country value. Our expertise is deeply rooted in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the North Sea. We also operate in several significant markets, including India, South East Asia and the United States. We have 10,700 employees based across 31 offices globally. We’ve got decades of experience. But we’re also looking to the future. By connecting our know-how with digital technologies, our delivery is always assured, and we aim to drive ultra-efficient results. We’ve delivered contracts and projects in some of world’s toughest terrains and always bring the right energy to drive superior performance.
Visit Petrofac website
Scottish Renewables is the voice of Scotland’s renewable energy industry.
Our vision is for Scotland leading the world in renewable energy.
We work to grow Scotland’s renewable energy sector and sustain its position at the forefront of the global clean energy industry.
The sectors we represent deliver investment, jobs, social benefits and reduce the carbon emissions which cause climate change.
Our members work across all renewable energy technologies, in Scotland, the UK, Europe and around the world.
In representing them, we aim to lead and inform the debate on how the growth of renewable energy can help sustainably heat and power Scotland’s homes and businesses.
Visit Scottish Renewables website
Statkraft is Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, with origins in Norwegian hydropower over 125 years ago. Statkraft develop, own and operate wind, solar, hydro and greener-grid projects across the UK.
Since 2006, Statkraft has invested close to £1.5 billion in the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure and facilitated over 6 GW of new-build renewable energy generation through PPAs.
Statkraft delivers grid stability services to support National Grid ESO’s target to deliver a zero-carbon electricity system by 2025.
Visit Statkraft website
Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm serving corporate, individual and nonprofit clients across every business sector. From our position as one of the leading energy law firms, we are able to provide the support that companies operating within the fast-moving, challenging and dynamic energy sector require to thrive. Or specialist knowledge and skills have earned us our valued reputation as a trustworthy energy law firm and, as we continue to offer practical advice and find innovative solutions for our clients in this challenging sector, we hope to see it grow even stronger.
At Womble Bond Dickinson, we operate within the energy sector on a local, national and global scale. The clients of our energy law firm hail from across the globe and range dramatically from entrepreneurial new entrants and joint ventures to established independents, vertically integrated utilities, financial institutions, governments and worldwide energy giants.
The wide net we have cast over the entire energy sector translates into our ability to confidently advise our clients on all legal matters within the industry and further build our reputation as one of the best law firms for clean energy.
Visit Womble Bond Dickinson website
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.
Visit Wood website