Energi Coast Innovation Group Showcase Event - The Role of Hydrogen

North East England has proudly been at the forefront of innovation since the inception of the offshore wind sector almost 25 years ago. Following the launch of the Innovation Group in September 2020 a number of informative and well-attended innovation focused events have taken place.

The need for centralised and distributed energy storage is more widely recognised than ever, particularly when considering the increase of renewable sources, such as offshore wind, in the power mix. It is likely that hydrogen will play an important role in meeting these storage requirements as energy systems evolve to deliver a sustainable zero-carbon future.

This event aims to explore industry perceptions of hydrogen in future energy systems, new technologies for generating low/zero carbon hydrogen and the development of systems for large-scale hydrogen storage.

12.00 Registration and networking lunch
13.00 Welcome & introduction, Prof. Simon Hogg, Durham University
13.10 The developers view, Ian Ritchey, Durham University;

• SSE's hydrogen centre of excellence, Peter Marshall, SSE
  
• Development and regulation of hydrogen projects, Kevin Cloutter, RWE
  
• Hydrogen production in support of wind power activities, Matthew Day, EDF
  

13.55 Refreshments & networking
14.25 Hydrogen production & storage, Prof. Ian Ritchey, Durham University;

• Green hydrogen electrolyser technology, Matt Barney, Geopura
  
• Hydrogen production by thermal plasmas electrolysis, Tim Davies, HiiROC
  
• Using salt caverns for storing hydrogen, Tallat Azad, Storelectric

15.10 Wrap up & session close, Prof. Simon Hogg, Durham University

15.15 Event close

An opportunity to showcase your product and services to professionals in the sector.

An exhibition stand at this event includes:
• 3x1m space (no shell scheme), trestle table, cloth & chairs
• x2 delegate places
• Complimentary lunch & refreshments
• Full access to presentations

Speak to Deanna James [email protected] for further information on exhibiting.

Put your company name in lights

Sponsorship raises brand awareness, brand credibility within the industry, and puts your company name in the spotlight.

Sponsorship gives you the chance to start the 'conversation' early with brand profile and promotion of your business, products & services.

Speak to Beth Hall [email protected] for further information about sponsoring this event.

Energi Coast is North East England’s Offshore Wind Cluster, owned and operated by NOF.

Comprised of over 30 key regional businesses and stakeholder organisations with an interest in offshore wind, the Energi Coast Leadership Group works to develop strategies and action plans which include promoting regional capabilities, attracting inward investment, investing in innovation, encouraging exports and connecting the supply chain to Academia, Innovation, Ports, Developers with local projects and Regional Government for mutual benefit.

Alongside the Leadership Group, the Innovation and Skills Groups work with the wider North East England supply chain of over 300 companies, to promote and profile the region as a key hub to support the UK and International offshore wind markets.

Energi Coast provides a collective voice for offshore wind in North East England.

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