
ETIDEX
#ETIDEX2020 – an Energy Voice virtual event like no other.
We could not run these events without the continued support of our sponsors, so a very special thanks to you all.
Also, many thanks to all of our amazing speakers for making this inaugural event an insightful, engaging and successful one. A great selection of topics for discussion and a genuine exchange of ideas, which was exactly the aim of this event.
Final thanks go to you, our virtual guests. Thanks for taking time out of no doubt very busy schedules to spend the day with us. I’m sure you will agree that our speakers did a fantastic job and I hope you took away some insightful golden nuggets. Your input was vital and it was gratifying to see how busy the chat function was throughout the day. Thank you!
If you didn’t manage to catch our virtual event then click on the tabs above to watch each session, enjoy!
Guest Speaker
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Paul Wheelhouse MSP
Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, Scottish Government
Session 1
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Neil Smith
Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution, Burness Paull LLP
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Mairi Dudley
Senior Project Manager, UK Market Development, Orsted
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Charlotte Hartley
Engagement Strategist, Pale Blue Dot Energy
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Charlie Kronick
Senior Climate Adviser, Greenpeace UK
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Ed Reed
Africa editor, Energy Voice
Session 2
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Daniel Grosvenor
Renewables Leader, Deloitte UK
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Jamie Maxton
Head of External Relations, SSE Renewables
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Chris Claydon
Chief Executive, ECITB
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Pierre Girard
Director of New Energy, Neptune Energy
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Martyn Link
Chief Strategy Officer, wood
Session 3
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Adam Morrison
Project Director, Moray Offshore Windfarm (West) Ltd, Ocean Winds
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Peter Ward
Partner, Burness Paull LLP
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Sian Lloyd Rees
UK Country Manager, Aker Solutions
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Matei Negrescu
Head of Area Development North Sea Region, Equinor
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Gordon McIntosh
Board member, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG)
Session 4
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Graham Bennett
Vice President - Head of Energy Transition, DNV GL - Oil and Gas, Region UK and West Africa, DNV GL
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Jonathan Carpenter
Vice President, Global Head New Energy Services, Petrofac
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Claire O'Neill
Managing Director - Climate & Energy, WBCSD
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Scott Robertson
Director of Operations, Oil & Gas Authority
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Stuart Broadley
CEO, Energy Industries Council (EIC)
Principal Partners
Burness Paull is a leading commercial law firm supporting clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally. We work in partnership with our clients wherever in the world their business takes them. Our energy lawyers have advised on high-value deals from Norway to Nigeria and have worked in over 100 jurisdictions, international work now accounting for 60% of our business. Our energy team has advised on projects and technologies across a broad spectrum of the market, including some of the most challenging, innovative and market-leading projects in the sector.
Visit Burness Paull LLP websiteDeloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organisation”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com/uk
Visit Deloitte websiteDNV GL is the independent expert in risk management and quality assurance, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise DNV GL advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, and inspires and invents solutions. Whether assessing a new ship design, optimizing the performance of a wind farm, analyzing sensor data from a gas pipeline or certifying a food company’s supply chain, DNV GL enables its customers and their stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence. Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV GL helps tackle the challenges and global transformations facing its customers and the world today and is a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful and forward-thinking companies.
Visit DNV GL websiteOcean Winds is a new joint venture which brings together EDPR and ENGIE, two of the leading global renewable brands in a 50:50: joint venture for the specific purpose of developing fixed and floating offshore wind generation. World-wide, the partnership already has 5.5GW of determined offshore assets, and plans 7GW in operation/construction and a pipeline of up to 10GW by 2025 to make OW one of the world’s top five offshore renewable energy companies. The EDPR-ENGIE partnership already has a strong presence in the UK market, with stakes in Moray East – a 950MW offshore windfarm under construction and due to generate in 2022, and in Moray West, its neighbour, with consent for ca. 850MW. As a joint venture, the partners have the shared vison of offshore wind’s major role in transitioning to Net Zero, by taking sites from conception through construction to operation, and seek to lead development of future sites in the UK as they become available, creating further opportunities for investment, economic growth and jobs. OW’s Moray East, Moray West, and new opportunities teams are all based at the existing EDPR offices in Edinburgh.
Visit Ocean Winds website

Burness Paull is a leading commercial law firm supporting clients across Scotland, the UK and internationally. We work in partnership with our clients wherever in the world their business takes them. Our energy lawyers have advised on high-value deals from Norway to Nigeria and have worked in over 100 jurisdictions, international work now accounting for 60% of our business. Our energy team has advised on projects and technologies across a broad spectrum of the market, including some of the most challenging, innovative and market-leading projects in the sector.
Visit Burness Paull LLP website
Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organisation”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com/uk
Visit Deloitte website
DNV GL is the independent expert in risk management and quality assurance, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise DNV GL advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, and inspires and invents solutions. Whether assessing a new ship design, optimizing the performance of a wind farm, analyzing sensor data from a gas pipeline or certifying a food company’s supply chain, DNV GL enables its customers and their stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence. Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV GL helps tackle the challenges and global transformations facing its customers and the world today and is a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful and forward-thinking companies.
Visit DNV GL website
Ocean Winds is a new joint venture which brings together EDPR and ENGIE, two of the leading global renewable brands in a 50:50: joint venture for the specific purpose of developing fixed and floating offshore wind generation. World-wide, the partnership already has 5.5GW of determined offshore assets, and plans 7GW in operation/construction and a pipeline of up to 10GW by 2025 to make OW one of the world’s top five offshore renewable energy companies. The EDPR-ENGIE partnership already has a strong presence in the UK market, with stakes in Moray East – a 950MW offshore windfarm under construction and due to generate in 2022, and in Moray West, its neighbour, with consent for ca. 850MW. As a joint venture, the partners have the shared vison of offshore wind’s major role in transitioning to Net Zero, by taking sites from conception through construction to operation, and seek to lead development of future sites in the UK as they become available, creating further opportunities for investment, economic growth and jobs. OW’s Moray East, Moray West, and new opportunities teams are all based at the existing EDPR offices in Edinburgh.
Visit Ocean Winds websitePartners
Aker Solutions helps the world meet its energy needs. The company engineers the products, systems and services required to unlock energy. Its goal is to maximize recovery and efficiency of oil and gas assets, while using its expertise to develop the sustainable solutions of the future.
Visit Aker Solutions websiteAberdeen 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) websiteThe 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) 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) websiteEquinor is an international energy company, employing 22,000 people globally and present in more than 30 countries across the globe. It is the UK’s largest supplier of crude oil and the largest supplier of natural gas too, meeting more than 25% of UK demand, both produced with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry. Equinor has launched a climate roadmap aiming to ensure a competitive and resilient business model in the energy transition, fit for long term value creation and in line with the Paris Agreement.
As a broad energy company, Equinor is committed to long term value creation in a low carbon future, and targeting carbon neutral operations globally by 2030. With a firm ambition to become an offshore wind major, Equinor is building a material position in renewable energy, already powering more than one million European homes from its four offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom and Germany.
Visit Equinor websiteNeptune Energy is an independent global E&P company with operations across the North Sea, North Africa and Asia Pacific. The business had production of 144,000 net barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2019 and 2P reserves at 31st December 2019 of 633 million barrels of oil equivalent. The Company, founded by Sam Laidlaw, is backed by CIC and funds advised by Carlyle Group and CVC Capital Partners.
Visit Neptune Energy websiteWe 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 websiteThe Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted is the largest offshore wind farm developer, generator and owner in the UK, and the world. Ørsted develops, constructs and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, and provides energy products to its customers. Ørsted UK focuses on the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms and waste-to-energy solutions and has over 1,000 direct employees.
Visit Orsted websitePale Blue Dot Energy was established to take action on climate change. We believe in the importance of building a resilient economy and see the opportunities created by the transition to Net Zero. Pale Blue Dot Energy are leading the development of the Acorn CCS and Hydrogen Project.
Visit Pale Blue Dot Energy 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 websiteSSE Renewables is a leading developer, owner and operator of renewable energy across the UK and Ireland, with a portfolio of around 4GW of onshore wind, offshore wind and hydro. Part of the FTSE-listed SSE plc headquartered in Perth, Scotland, its strategy is to drive the transition to a net zero future through the world class development, construction and operation of renewable energy assets.
SSE Renewables owns nearly 2GW of operational onshore wind capacity with over 1GW under development. Its 1,459MW hydro portfolio includes 300MW of pumped storage and 750MW of flexible hydro. Its operational offshore wind portfolio consists of 487MW across two offshore joint venture sites, Beatrice and Greater Gabbard, both of which it operates on behalf of its asset partners.
SSE Renewables has the largest offshore wind development pipeline in the UK and Ireland at over 6GW, of which around 3GW is in construction or consented. It is currently constructing the world’s largest offshore wind farm, the 3.6GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the North Sea, a joint venture with Equinor. It also building Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, the 1.1GW Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm in the Firth of Forth, which is a joint venture with Total.
Visit SSE Renewables websiteWBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. WBCSD makes its member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment and societies. WBCSD member companies come from all business sectors and major economies, representing a combined revenue of more than USD $8.5 trillion and 19 million employees.
Visit World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) websiteWood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping clients unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people, and provide consulting, projects and operations solutions across a range of industries and end markets.

Aker Solutions helps the world meet its energy needs. The company engineers the products, systems and services required to unlock energy. Its goal is to maximize recovery and efficiency of oil and gas assets, while using its expertise to develop the sustainable solutions of the future.
Visit Aker Solutions website
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
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
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
Equinor is an international energy company, employing 22,000 people globally and present in more than 30 countries across the globe. It is the UK’s largest supplier of crude oil and the largest supplier of natural gas too, meeting more than 25% of UK demand, both produced with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry. Equinor has launched a climate roadmap aiming to ensure a competitive and resilient business model in the energy transition, fit for long term value creation and in line with the Paris Agreement.
As a broad energy company, Equinor is committed to long term value creation in a low carbon future, and targeting carbon neutral operations globally by 2030. With a firm ambition to become an offshore wind major, Equinor is building a material position in renewable energy, already powering more than one million European homes from its four offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom and Germany.
Visit Equinor website
Neptune Energy is an independent global E&P company with operations across the North Sea, North Africa and Asia Pacific. The business had production of 144,000 net barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2019 and 2P reserves at 31st December 2019 of 633 million barrels of oil equivalent. The Company, founded by Sam Laidlaw, is backed by CIC and funds advised by Carlyle Group and CVC Capital Partners.
Visit Neptune Energy website
The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted is the largest offshore wind farm developer, generator and owner in the UK, and the world. Ørsted develops, constructs and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, and provides energy products to its customers. Ørsted UK focuses on the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms and waste-to-energy solutions and has over 1,000 direct employees.
Visit Orsted website
Pale Blue Dot Energy was established to take action on climate change. We believe in the importance of building a resilient economy and see the opportunities created by the transition to Net Zero. Pale Blue Dot Energy are leading the development of the Acorn CCS and Hydrogen Project.
Visit Pale Blue Dot Energy 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
SSE Renewables is a leading developer, owner and operator of renewable energy across the UK and Ireland, with a portfolio of around 4GW of onshore wind, offshore wind and hydro. Part of the FTSE-listed SSE plc headquartered in Perth, Scotland, its strategy is to drive the transition to a net zero future through the world class development, construction and operation of renewable energy assets.
SSE Renewables owns nearly 2GW of operational onshore wind capacity with over 1GW under development. Its 1,459MW hydro portfolio includes 300MW of pumped storage and 750MW of flexible hydro. Its operational offshore wind portfolio consists of 487MW across two offshore joint venture sites, Beatrice and Greater Gabbard, both of which it operates on behalf of its asset partners.
SSE Renewables has the largest offshore wind development pipeline in the UK and Ireland at over 6GW, of which around 3GW is in construction or consented. It is currently constructing the world’s largest offshore wind farm, the 3.6GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the North Sea, a joint venture with Equinor. It also building Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, the 1.1GW Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm in the Firth of Forth, which is a joint venture with Total.
Visit SSE Renewables website
WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. WBCSD makes its member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment and societies. WBCSD member companies come from all business sectors and major economies, representing a combined revenue of more than USD $8.5 trillion and 19 million employees.
Visit World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) website
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping clients unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people, and provide consulting, projects and operations solutions across a range of industries and end markets.
Visit Wood website