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DESNZ ministerial meetings, October to December 2024

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Minister Date Name of Individual or Organisation Purpose of Meeting
Ed Miliband 02/10/2024 Solar Taskforce - Solar Energy UK, Exagen, Lightsource BP, Energy Networks Association, Segen, Evo Energy, Adam Howard, Next Energy Capital, Micro-Generation Certification Scheme The Solar Taskforce discussed priorities and challenges for the Solar Industry
Ed Miliband 03/10/2024 ExxonMobil To discuss work on developing a Solent Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) cluster
Ed Miliband 10/10/2024 Vestas To discuss the wind industry and investment in the UK
Ed Miliband 10/10/2024 Friends of the Earth, ClientEarth, Greenpeace, Uplift, E3G, Green Alliance, WWF, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Wildlife Trust, Woodlands Trust, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, RSPB, Climate Coalition, ECIU Roundtable with energy non-governmental organisations (eNGOs) to discuss the Clean Energy Superpower Mission, nature, carbon budgets, planning, oil and gas, and plans for future engagement
Ed Miliband 10/10/2024 Nick Winser, Tim Pick, Juliet Davenport, Robert Gross, Craig Bennett, Jo Coleman, Lucy Yu, Simon Harrison Meeting of the Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission to discuss delivery of the Clean Energy Superpower Mission
Ed Miliband 14/10/2024 ITM Meeting at International Investment Summit discussing investment in Carbon capture utilization, and storage (CCUS), Hydrogen and AI
Ed Miliband 14/10/2024 SeAH Meeting at International Investment Summit discussing allocation rounds, SeAH operations in UK, green jobs and supply chains
Ed Miliband 14/10/2024 Barclays Meeting at International Investment Summit discussing decarbonisation and consumer protection
Ed Miliband 14/10/2024 Canadian Pension Plan Meeting at International Investment Summit discussing energy transition infrastructure, and Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme
Ed Miliband 14/10/2024 Blackrock Meeting at International Investment Summit discussing international energy policy, particularly renewables in the US
Ed Miliband 15/10/2024 Marubeni To discuss progress of Ossian floating offshore wind project
Ed Miliband 16/10/2024 OEUK Pre-meet to discuss a North Sea dinner event
Ed Miliband 16/10/2024 North Sea Transition Authority Discussion on North Sea Transition Authority's (NSTA's) work and appointment of a chair
Ed Miliband 16/10/2024 North Sea Transition Authority, OEUK, Shell, BP, Harbour Energy, Total Energies, Equinor, Flotation Energy, Spirit Energy, Net Zero Technology Centre, Subsea 7, Wood, Peterson Logistics, ETZ Limited Dinner roundtable discussion on HMG plans for the North Sea
Ed Miliband 17/10/2024 CVS Falkirk, Petroineos, Ineos FPS, Calachem, Syngenta, Celtic Renewables, Veolia Water Technologies, Piramal, Unite the Union, GMB, Scottish Trade Union Congress Meeting of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board to discuss the future of the Grangemouth refinery
Ed Miliband 22/10/2024 bp To discuss Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), Electric Vehicles and, Oil and Gas
Ed Miliband 24/10/2024 African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Meeting of Multilateral Development Banks to discuss climate finance, adaptation, energy transition, and COP commitments
Ed Miliband 28/10/2024 CCSA, Progressive Energy, bp, NESO, University of Edinburgh, Offshore Energies, Early Careers Professional Forum, Harbour Energy, Global CCUS Institute, Societe Gnerale, Storegga, Eni UK, University of Cambridge, Drax, Net Zero Industry Wales, Crown Estate Scotland, University of Chester, Green Alliance, Energy UK, North Sea Transition Authority, Equinor, The Crown Estate, EET, SSE, 8 Rivers, NET Power, SEC Newgate Meeting of Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) Council discussing Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), energy infrastructure, Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) Delivery Plan and Clean Power Mission
Ed Miliband 28/10/2024 Vestas To discuss the wind industry and investment in the UK
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 Sizewell C Call to progression of Sizewell C project following Budget Statement
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 Green Alliance Call to discuss DESNZ settlement and plans for investment in environmental restoration and green hydrogen following Budget Statement
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 EDF Call to discuss DESNZ settlement, progress on Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C following Budget Statement
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 CBI Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement including investment in green hydrogen, Sizewell C and Warm Homes
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 OEUK Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement, Finch, and wider energy transition
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 E3G Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement, investment in green hydrogen, Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and Nuclear, and international climate finance
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 Unite Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement, and progress on Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), Great British Energy (GBE) and green hydrogen, and future of Grangemouth refinery
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 GMB Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement, jobs in green hydrogen and Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), and Energy Profits Levy
Ed Miliband 30/10/2024 Aberdeen and Grampion Chamber of Commerce Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement, Great British Energy (GBE) and Energy Profits Levy
Ed Miliband 31/10/2024 NIA Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement, and commitment to Sizewell C
Ed Miliband 06/11/2024 IEA, Bank of America, Climate Asset Management, Global Renewables Alliance, GFANZ, Aviva, HSBC, IRENA, Sustainable Markets Initiative Roundtable meeting to discuss proposals for a Global Clean Power Alliance, international climate finance and COP29
Ed Miliband 06/11/2024 Scottish Power To discuss announcement of Offshore Wind Turbine deal with Siemens Gamesa
Ed Miliband 14/11/2024 Unite To discuss Unite's proposal for the future of the Grangemouth Refinery site
Ed Miliband 27/11/2024 Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable Roundtable to discuss skills and workforce planning
Ed Miliband 28/11/2024 Dr Fatih Birol To discuss HMG action on climate change, energy security, the IEA Future of Energy Security Summit and Global Clean Power Alliance membership
Ed Miliband 02/12/2024 RUK, TCE, CES, OREC, EDF Renewables, OWEC, BP Meeting of the Offshore Wind Industry Council to discuss key opportunities and challenges for offshore wind
Ed Miliband 02/12/2024 Beth Rigby (Political Editor, Sky News), Pippa Crera (Political Editor, The Guardian) To discuss DESNZ Policy
Ed Miliband 03/12/2024 CCC To discuss the 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and Carbon Budget 7
Ed Miliband 03/12/2024 Shell To discuss an upcoming Shell announcement
Ed Miliband 05/12/2024 Xlinks To discuss the Xlinks power project
Ed Miliband 07/12/2024 Energy Networks To discuss response to Storm Darragh
Ed Miliband 08/12/2024 Energy Networks To discuss response to Storm Darragh
Ed Miliband 09/12/2024 National Grid, Energy Networks To discuss response to Storm Darragh
Ed Miliband 10/12/2024 UK Export Finance, UK Infrastructure Bank To discuss barriers to investment
Ed Miliband 10/12/2024 Apple To discuss Apple's innovations to reach Net Zero by 2030
Ed Miliband 10/12/2024 Vestas To discuss the wind industry and investment in the UK
Ed Miliband 11/12/2024 National Grid To discuss response Storm Darragh
Ed Miliband 12/12/2024 OEUK To discuss North Sea consultation on licensing
Ed Miliband 12/12/2024 National Grid To discuss publication of the Clean Power Action Plan
Ed Miliband 12/12/2024 Octopus Energy To discuss publication of the Clean Power Action Plan
Ed Miliband 12/12/2024 RWE To discuss publication of the Clean Power Action Plan
Ed Miliband 18/12/2024 National Gas To discuss the Hatton Compressor Station project, Clean Power 2030, hydrogen networks and Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) track two
Ed Miliband 18/12/2024 Centrica To discuss the Sizewell C equity raise process
Ed Miliband 19/12/2024 Unite To discuss the future of the Grangemouth refinery
Ed Miliband 19/12/2024 USS To discuss the Sizewell C equity raise process
Sarah Jones 01/10/2024 Hydrogen UK Discussed the development of the UK hydrogen sector and the government's Clean Energy mission
Sarah Jones 02/10/2024 Viking CCS Discussed Government's progress on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects
Sarah Jones 09/10/2024 Hydrogen Delivery Council - BOC Linde, Future Energy Networks/ ENA, Equinor, Imperial College, Inovyn, ITM Power, Johnson Matthey, Macquarie, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, National Energy Systems Operator, Ofgem, Orsted, Progressive Energy, RWE, Ryze, Shell, Siemen SSE Thermal, Storegga, UK Infrastructure bank, Hydrogen UK, Hydrogen Energy Association, Arcadia E-fuels, TUC Discussed actions required to develop the hydrogen sector in the UK
Sarah Jones 10/10/2024 ExxonMobil Discussed the UK investment environment and their carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) plans
Sarah Jones 28/10/2024 CCUS Council- CCSA, Progressive Energy, bp, NESO, University of Edinburgh, Offshore Energies, Early Careers Professional Forum, Harbour Energy, Global CCUS Institute, Societe Gnerale, Storegga, Eni UK, University of Cambridge, Drax, Net Zero Industry Wales, Crown Estate Scotland, University of Chester, Green Alliance, Energy UK, North Sea Transition Authority, Equinor, The Crown Estate, EET, SSE, 8 Rivers, NET Power, SEC Newgate To actions required to develop the Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) sector in the UK
Sarah Jones 28/10/2024 CBI To share vision of the new government, discuss investment plans and clean business needs from government
Sarah Jones 29/10/2024 Carbon Clean Discussed Carbon Cleans Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology, the Industrial Strategy and the National Wealth Fund (NWF) integration and impact
Sarah Jones 30/10/2024 Energy Intensive Users' Group Call to brief Energy Intensive Users' Group (EIUG) on the Budget announcements
Sarah Jones 30/10/2024 CCSA Call to brief Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) on the Budget announcements
Sarah Jones 30/10/2024 ITM Call to brief ITM on the Budget announcements
Sarah Jones 31/10/2024 National Union of Mineworkers Visit to announce the transfer of the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme reserve
Sarah Jones 04/11/2024 Cadent Gas Introductory meeting to discuss the government's commitment to the hydrogen sector
Sarah Jones 05/11/2024 Centrica Introductory meeting to discuss the government's commitment to the hydrogen sector
Sarah Jones 11/11/2024 TUC Discussed the Trade Union Council's work on DESNZ priorities
Sarah Jones 21/11/2024 NPC Discussed the outcomes of NPC's Everyone's Environment report 'Making Environmental Policy Work' report
Sarah Jones 21/11/2024 Trade Association Investor Roundtable:- UK Finance, Investment Association, CityUK, Global Infrastructure Investor Association, UK Sustainable Finance Association Discussed how the department is mobilising the private investment needed to deliver the Clean Energy and Growth Missions
Sarah Jones 26/11/2024 XLCC Introductory meeting to discuss XLCC's business proposals for the UK
Sarah Jones 27/11/2024 Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable Roundtable to discuss skills and workforce planning
Sarah Jones 04/12/2024 BNP Paribas Roundtable:- Schroder Investment Management, Ninety One UK, One Investment Management, North Rock Capital Management, Newton Investment Management, Jupiter Asset Management, JP Morgan, Invesco Asset Management, Balyasny Asset Management, Citadel International, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Blackrock Investment Managers, abrdn, BNP Paribas Roundtable discussion to set out the Government’s approach to mobilising private investment and delivering the Clean Energy Mission following recent major announcements and to hear equity investors’ views and sentiment of the market
Sarah Jones 04/12/2024 RWE Discussed the government's commitment to the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) sector
Sarah Jones 11/12/2024 CEMEX visit & Industrial Decarbonisation Roundtable: Aggregate Industries, Breedon, Cemex, Heidelberg Materials, Peak Cluster, MPA Visit to the Cemex cement plant site and discuss the opportunities and challenges in decarbonising the cement sector
Sarah Jones 12/12/2024 National Gas Discussed hydrogen in the network and Clean Power 2030
Sarah Jones 12/12/2024 CBI To discuss publication of the Clean Power Action Plan
Sarah Jones 12/12/2024 British Chambers of Commerce To discuss publication of the Clean Power Action Plan
Sarah Jones 16/12/2024 British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Trustees Discussed the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme and member requests for changes to the scheme
Miatta Fahnbulleh 02/10/2024 E.ON To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 02/10/2024 E To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 02/10/2024 Rebel Energy To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 02/10/2024 British Gas To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 03/10/2024 EDF To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 03/10/2024 Scottish Power To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 04/10/2024 Energy UK To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 07/10/2024 Utilita To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 07/10/2024 Good Energy To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 07/10/2024 Ecotricity To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 07/10/2024 Octopus Energy To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 07/10/2024 OVO To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 08/10/2024 Nick Winser, Kate Haycock, Ofgem Meeting of GEMA (Ofgem Board) to discuss shared priorities including energy affordability, warm homes and consumer protection
Miatta Fahnbulleh 09/10/2024 Energy UK To discuss challenges faced by consumers and voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 10/10/2024 Baxi, Ideal Heating, Vaillant, Worcester Bosch Roundtable to discuss the heating appliances sector and the transition to electrification
Miatta Fahnbulleh 10/10/2024 Energy and Utilities Alliance To discuss the heating appliances sector and the transition to electrification
Miatta Fahnbulleh 16/10/2024 Energy UK To discuss challenges faced by consumers and progression on voluntary winter support from industry
Miatta Fahnbulleh 17/10/2024 Citizens Advice To discuss energy affordability, winter support and consumer issues
Miatta Fahnbulleh 17/10/2024 Kensa To discuss the benefits of Ground Source Heat Pumps and incentives to accelerate deployment
Miatta Fahnbulleh 21/10/2024 Salix Finance Ltd, Ofgem To discuss how DESNZ, Ofgem and Salix can work together to deliver the Warm Homes Plan
Miatta Fahnbulleh 22/10/2024 Trust Alliance Group/Energy Ombudsman Introductory meeting as part of a site visit to discuss the work of the Trust Alliance Group, the work of the Energy Ombudsman, and consumer protection issues
Miatta Fahnbulleh 22/10/2024 Ambion Heating Introductory meeting to discuss Ambion's heating technologies
Miatta Fahnbulleh 23/10/2024 Imran Hussain MP, two members of the public To discuss consumer protection issues associated with the installation of energy efficiency and insulation measures
Miatta Fahnbulleh 23/10/2024 Citizens Advice, Co-op, Consumer Council for Water, E.ON, Fair By Design, The Food Foundation, UK Regulators Network, Utilita, Water UK To discuss the cost of food and utilities for low-income families, as part of the work of the Child Poverty Taskforce to develop a child poverty strategy
Miatta Fahnbulleh 24/10/2024 1Energy Group, Association of Decentralised Energy Introductory meeting to discuss the benefits of heat networks and the Minister's speech at the ADE annual conference
Miatta Fahnbulleh 28/10/2024 Heat Pump Association To discuss shared priorities including heat pumps and warm homes, and the Minister's speech at the heat pump association annual reception
Miatta Fahnbulleh 28/10/2024 Octopus Energy To discuss the Warm Homes Plan and the electrification of heat
Miatta Fahnbulleh 29/10/2024 Heat Trust Introductory meeting to discuss heat networks and consumer protection
Miatta Fahnbulleh 30/10/2024 Heat Geek Introductory meeting to discuss the heat pump market, including the training of installers
Miatta Fahnbulleh 30/10/2024 Mitsubishi Electric To discuss the heat pump market and Government plans for the electrification of heat
Miatta Fahnbulleh 30/10/2024 Citizens Advice To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and upcoming plans for the Warm Homes Plan
Miatta Fahnbulleh 30/10/2024 British Gas To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and upcoming plans for the Warm Homes Plan
Miatta Fahnbulleh 30/10/2024 National Energy Action To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and upcoming plans for the Warm Homes Plan
Miatta Fahnbulleh 30/10/2024 Warm this Winter To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and upcoming plans for the Warm Homes Plan
Miatta Fahnbulleh 30/10/2024 End Fuel Poverty Coalition To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and upcoming plans for the Warm Homes Plan
Miatta Fahnbulleh 31/10/2024 Green Homes Group (included E3G, Generation Rent, National Energy Action, UK Green Buildings Council) Introductory meeting to discuss the Renters' Rights Bill, the Warm Homes Plan, and consumer bills
Miatta Fahnbulleh 31/10/2024 Age UK To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and upcoming plans for the Warm Homes Plan
Miatta Fahnbulleh 04/11/2024 Glen Dimplex To provide an update on the Warm Homes Plan and discuss ways to accelerate heat pump deployment
Miatta Fahnbulleh 04/11/2024 Aira UK To provide an update on the Warm Homes Plan and discuss ways to accelerate heat pump deployment
Miatta Fahnbulleh 04/11/2024 Advice Direct Scotland Introductory meeting to discuss the Minister's priorities and issues faced by Scottish consumers
Miatta Fahnbulleh 14/11/2024 Age UK, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Citizens Advice, End Fuel Poverty Coalition, Energy UK, Fuel Bank Foundation, Institute for Public Policy Research, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Local Government Association, National Energy Action, National Housing Federation, National Residential Landlords' Association, Nesta, New Economics Foundation, Scope, Sustainable Energy Association, UK Mayoral Group, Urban Health Roundtable to discuss ways to tackle fuel poverty and lower bills
Miatta Fahnbulleh 18/11/2024 Child Poverty Action Group, Confederation for British Industry, Federation of Small Businesses, Gingerbread, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Resolution Foundation, Trade Union Congress, Women's Budget Group, Working Families To discuss employment and income as part of the work of the Child Poverty Taskforce to develop a child poverty strategy
Miatta Fahnbulleh 21/11/2024 Ideal Heating Discussion as part of a site visit on the Warm Homes Plan announcement and accelerating heat pump deployment
Miatta Fahnbulleh 26/11/2024 Smart Energy GB Introductory meeting to discuss smart meters and consumer engagement
Miatta Fahnbulleh 26/11/2024 Trades Union Congress Introductory meeting to discuss the Warm Homes Plan and its potential to create new green jobs
Miatta Fahnbulleh 27/11/2024 Common Wealth, Institute for Public Policy Research, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, New Economics Foundation Roundtable to discuss energy affordability support for consumers
Miatta Fahnbulleh 02/12/2024 National Grid Introductory meeting to discuss energy affordability, debt relief, and support for vulnerable customers
Miatta Fahnbulleh 05/12/2024 TrustMark To discuss the accreditation landscape for government-assured retrofitting measures
Miatta Fahnbulleh 09/12/2024 Data Communications Company Introductory meeting to discuss smart meters and consumer data
Miatta Fahnbulleh 09/12/2024 University of Salford To discuss retrofitting measures and heat pump deployment
Miatta Fahnbulleh 10/12/2024 Trust Alliance/Energy Ombudsman To discuss the Energy Ombudsman's remit and the expansion of access to redress for small businesses
Miatta Fahnbulleh 12/12/2024 Microgeneration Certification Scheme Introductory meeting to discuss access to consumer support and assurance
Miatta Fahnbulleh 12/12/2024 Blue Flame Certification, British Assessment Bureau, British Board of Agrément, Building Safety Regulator, Certsure, Installation Assurance Authority, National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers, Phenna Group, Simply Certification, TrustMark, United Kingdom Accreditation Service Roundtable with certification bodies to discuss government-assured retrofitting measures
Miatta Fahnbulleh 12/12/2024 1Energy, Association of Decentralised Energy, Bring Energy, BUUK Infrastructure, E.ON, Gren Energy, Hemiko, SSE, Switch2, Vattenfall, Veolia, Vital Energi Meeting of Heat Networks Industry Council to discuss development and benefits of heat networks
Miatta Fahnbulleh 12/12/2024 Building Safety Regulator Introductory meeting to discuss regulation and government-assured retrofitting measures
Miatta Fahnbulleh 16/12/2024 Safe World Insurance Group UK Introductory meeting to discuss government-assured retrofitting measures
Miatta Fahnbulleh 18/12/2024 Energy Saving Trust Introductory meeting to discuss priorities including consumer issues and consumer access to support
Miatta Fahnbulleh 18/12/2024 Blue Flame Certification, British Assessment Bureau, British Board of Agrément, Building Safety Regulator, Certsure, Installation Assurance Authority, National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers, Phenna Group, Simply Certification, TrustMark, United Kingdom Accreditation Service Roundtable with certification bodies to discuss government-assured retrofitting measures
Miatta Fahnbulleh 18/12/2024 TrustMark To discuss the accreditation landscape for government-assured retrofitting measures
Miatta Fahnbulleh 18/12/2024 Installation Assurance Authority To discuss the accreditation landscape for government-assured retrofitting measures
Miatta Fahnbulleh 19/12/2024 Energy UK To discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
Miatta Fahnbulleh 19/12/2024 British Gas To discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
Miatta Fahnbulleh 19/12/2024 Scottish Power To discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
Miatta Fahnbulleh 19/12/2024 EDF To discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
Miatta Fahnbulleh 19/12/2024 Energy Networks Association To discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
Miatta Fahnbulleh 19/12/2024 Octopus Energy To discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
Miatta Fahnbulleh 19/12/2024 OVO To discuss the Government's Ofgem Review announcement
Michael Shanks 01/10/2024 Uniper To discuss Ratcliffe On Soar Power Station
Michael Shanks 01/10/2024 Member of the public Discussion of Great British Energy and it's early priorities
Michael Shanks 02/10/2024 Solar Taskforce - Solar Energy UK, Exagen, Lightsource BP, Energy Networks Association, Segen, Evo Energy, Adam Howard, Next Energy Capital, Micro-Generation Certification Scheme The Solar Taskforce discussed priorities and challenges for the Solar Industry
Michael Shanks 07/10/2024 Norwegian Ambassador, Equinor, GMB, Renewable UK, Carbon Capture & Storage To discuss common goals in renewables and carbon capture and storage plans
Michael Shanks 07/10/2024 TUC To discuss the government's transition plan for workers in the oil and gas sector
Michael Shanks 09/10/2024 RWE Discussion on recent Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 (AR6) results and options for Allocation Round 7 (AR7)
Michael Shanks 09/10/2024 Xlinks Discussion on foundational aspects of the Xlinks project
Michael Shanks 16/10/2024 Danish Ambassador to the UK, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), Danske Bank, COWI, DFDS, Kromann Reumert, Danfoss, Netcompany, Danish Crown Roundtable to discuss the energy transition
Michael Shanks 16/10/2024 OEUK Pre-meeting to discuss a dinner focused on the North Sea energy transition and balancing sustainability and affordability
Michael Shanks 16/10/2024 North Sea Transition Authority Discussion on North Sea Transition Authority 's (NSTA's) work and appointment of a chair
Michael Shanks 16/10/2024 North Sea Transition Authority, OEUK, Shell, BP, Harbour Energy, Total Energies, Equinor, Flotation Energy, Spirit Energy, Net Zero Technology Centre, Subsea 7, Wood, Peterson Logistics, ETZ Limited Roundtable discussion on HMG plans for the North Sea
Michael Shanks 17/10/2024 CVS Falkirk, Petroineos, JIneos FPS, Calachem, Syngenta, Celtic Renewables, Veolia Water Technologies, Piramal, Unite the Union, GMB, Scottish Trade Union Congress Meeting of the Grangemouth Future Industry Board to discuss the future of the Grangemouth refinery
Michael Shanks 17/10/2024 Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult - with Secretary of State (DESNZ) Tour of National Floating Wind Innovation Centre and policy discussion
Michael Shanks 21/10/2024 Energy Saving Trust Introductory meeting to discuss Government’s clean energy schemes
Michael Shanks 21/10/2024 Community Energy Contact Group Roundtable to engage on the Government's Local Power Plan
Michael Shanks 21/10/2024 Octopus Energy HQ visit and discussion on Review of Electricity Market Arrangement (REMA) and Octopus Energy's work
Michael Shanks 22/10/2024 SeAH Discussion on Allocation Round 7 (AR7) and supply chains
Michael Shanks 22/10/2024 Net Zero Technology Centre
Michael Shanks 23/10/2024 Scottish Renewables, LDES Council, Regen, British Hydropower Association, SSE Renewables, Drax, Statkraft, Statera Energy, Gilkes Energy, Intelligent Land Investments, Glen Earrach, Highview Power Roundtable with developed Long Duration Energy Storage Companies (LDES) companies
Michael Shanks 24/10/2024 Exxon Intro meeting with Exxon to discuss investment in low carbon projects
Michael Shanks 24/10/2024 Sumitomo Discussing High voltage direct current (HVDC) cable factory investment
Michael Shanks 28/10/2024 Ripple Energy Introductory meeting with Ripple Energy to discuss their work on community energy
Michael Shanks 30/10/2024 Scottish Power To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and the relationship with HMG's plans for the energy sector
Michael Shanks 30/10/2024 RenewableUK To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and the relationship with HMG's plans for the energy sector
Michael Shanks 30/10/2024 RWE To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and the relationship with HMG's plans for the energy sector
Michael Shanks 30/10/2024 SSE To discuss the key features of the autumn budget announcement and the relationship with HMG's plans for the energy sector
Michael Shanks 31/10/2024 British Hydropower Association Discussion on tidal range and pumped storage hydro
Michael Shanks 31/10/2024 The European Marine Energy Centre Discussion on European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) delivery and funding plans
Michael Shanks 31/10/2024 National Gas Discussion on energy resilience, the future of the gas network, and potential gas-related Ministerial visits
Michael Shanks 04/11/2024 Law Society of Scotland, RenewableUK, Scottish Renewables, NESO, SP Energy Networks, Solar Energy UK, Heads of Planning Scotland, Energy Networks Association, SSEN, COSLA, EnergyUK Roundtable to discuss the Scottish Consenting announcement and gather sector views
Michael Shanks 04/11/2024 Muir Mhor, Vattenfall Discussion on ambition for floating offshore wind and future auction rounds
Michael Shanks 05/11/2024 Skills Passport Steering Group, Worley, SSE, Siemens, Shell, Orstead, Equinor Renewables, ECITB, BP, OEUK, Untie, RUK, OPITO, GWO Discussion of rollout of skills passport
Michael Shanks 05/11/2024 Petroineos Discussion on Grangemouth, Project Willow and the Dalston terminal
Michael Shanks 05/11/2024 Form Energy, RheEnergise, StorTera, Invinity, Hydrostor, Cheesecake Energy, SynchroStor, Foresight, Meridiam, Renewable Energy Association Roundtable with developing Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) companies to discuss Government support to LDES technologies
Michael Shanks 05/11/2024 Nick Winser Introductory meeting to discuss Nick Winser's views on network reform
Michael Shanks 06/11/2024 The Crown Estate Discussion on Leasing Round 5 and the Celtic Sea
Michael Shanks 06/11/2024 Kepco, Simply Blue Discussion on offshore wind in the North Sea and Celtic Sea, setting out ambitions for renewable energy
Michael Shanks 06/11/2024 The European Marine Energy Centre Follow up discussion on The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) delivery and funding
Michael Shanks 07/11/2024 Scottish Power Energy Networks Visit to Hunterston High-voltage direct current (HVDC) Factory, led by Scottish Power Energy Networks
Michael Shanks 07/11/2024 HighView Power Introductory meeting to discuss energy storage
Michael Shanks 07/11/2024 Zenobe Tour of facilities, brief meeting to discuss role of storage in Clean Power 2030
Michael Shanks 12/11/2024 The European Marine Energy Centre Discussion on European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) delivery and funding
Michael Shanks 13/11/2024 Celsa Steel Visit to the Electric Arc Furnace to discuss steel in decarbonisation
Michael Shanks 14/11/2024 SSE Renewables Discussion on Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7
Michael Shanks 18/11/2024 St Fergus Gas Terminal Discussion on energy security, North Sea gas handling and the role of National Gas
Michael Shanks 18/11/2024 Energy Transition Zone Discussion on Energy Transition Zone 's (ETZ's) work regarding the energy transition in Scotland
Michael Shanks 18/11/2024 Scottish Renewables Industry Event on Scottish Consenting hosted by Scottish Renewables
Michael Shanks 18/11/2024 Siemens Discussion on the opening of Siemens Subsea Connector Facility where Siemens design, build, and manufacture subsea connectors for the subsea energy market
Michael Shanks 19/11/2024 Electricity Networks Delivery Forum - NESO, National Grid, SSE, SP Energy Networks, Scottish Renewables, Crown Estate Scotland, Renewable UK, Energy UK, ENA, Beama, The Crown Estate, Nick Winser Discussed the role of networks in the Clean Power Mission
Michael Shanks 19/11/2024 Marine Energy Council Discussion on the marine energy technologies and Contract for Difference (CfDs)
Michael Shanks 20/11/2024 Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Discussion on zonal pricing and investor confidence
Michael Shanks 20/11/2024 NSTA Discussion on expectation of the new North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) chair and work between DESNZ and the NSTA
Michael Shanks 20/11/2024 Balfour Beatty Roundtable - Saultcombe, BP, Infrastructure and Projects Authority, EnBW Generation UK, National Grid, Global Energy Group, Balfour Beatty Industry Roundtable to discuss key opportunities and challenges for ports and offshore wind
Michael Shanks 20/11/2024 EDF Renewables Discussion on visa policy for offshore wind workers
Michael Shanks 20/11/2024 BMW Group, BVRLA, ChargeUK, Connected Kerb, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Octopus Electric Vehicles, Osprey, Trojan Energy, REA , SMMT, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota GB, Volkswagen Group Roundtable to discuss the Zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) Mandate and Electric Vehicle (EV) rollout and industry views
Michael Shanks 21/11/2024 NESO Tour of facilities and meeting to discuss connections reform, network delivery, planning and Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA)
Michael Shanks 04/12/2024 ENA To discuss Storm Bert handling and restoration
Michael Shanks 26/11/2024 Shell Discussion on Brent decommissioning, including technical aspects, timescales, and the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) forum
Michael Shanks 26/11/2024 National Grid Discussion of planning, community benefits and connections reform
Michael Shanks 27/11/2024 OVO Discussion on community energy, Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO), Class A Small Supplier Licence Exemptions, and Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA)
Michael Shanks 28/11/2024 EDF Renewables Pre-brief for the Onshore Wind Taskforce with industry, focusing on logistics and agenda
Michael Shanks 28/11/2024 Regen, Electricity Storage Network, Modo Energy, Gore Street Capital, Constantine Energy Storage, Innova, Field, Gresham House, Zenob?, Fluence, ANESCO, Adaptogen Capital/Varco Energy, Conrad Energy, FRV, Statera Energy Roundtable to discuss investment into batteries, planning and grid connections
Michael Shanks 02/12/2024 RUK, TCE, CES, OREC, EDF Renewables, OWEC, BP Meeting of the Offshore Wind Industry Council to discuss key opportunities and challenges for offshore wind
Michael Shanks 03/12/2024 EDF Renewables, SSE Renewables, Scottish Power Renewables, RES, RWE, Vattenfall, Nadara, BayWa R.E, Hitachi, Renewable UK, Scottish Renewables, National Energy Systems Operator, Prospect, Unite, Energy4All, Nordex, Hutchinson Engineering Meeting of the Onshore Wind Taskforce to discuss a range of potential interventions and policy prioritisation following data collection, supplemented by internal policy discussions
Michael Shanks 03/12/2024 Greenvolt Update on projects and discussion on supply chains
Michael Shanks 04/12/2024 Metlen Discussion on clean power by 2030 and potential listing for the company in the UK
Michael Shanks 09/12/2024 Solar Energy UK Joint pre-brief with industry for the Solar Taskforce, focusing on agenda and logistics
Michael Shanks 10/12/2024 Solar Taskforce - Solar Energy UK, Exagen, Lightsource BP, Energy Networks Association, Segen, Evo Energy, Adam Howard, Next Energy Capital, Micro-Generation Certification Scheme Meeting of the Solar Taskforce, discussing clean power by 2030, opportunities, challenges and grid
Michael Shanks 10/12/2024 ENA To discuss the response to Storm Darragh
Michael Shanks 11/12/2024 JDR Cables To discuss cable manufacturing and investment
Michael Shanks 11/12/2024 EY Update from EY on Project Willow
Michael Shanks 11/12/2024 ABP Discussion on Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS)
Michael Shanks 12/12/2024 Prospect, TUC, Unite Briefing from Minister Shanks ahead of the Clean Power Action Plan's publication
Michael Shanks 23/12/2024 LCCC To discuss the annual auction rounds for Contracts for Difference (CfDs)
Michael Shanks 16/12/2024 Kroll An update from Kroll on progress on project Trent
Kerry McCarthy 07/10/2024 TotalEnergies: WindEurope; RenewableUK; Energy UK; Crown Estate; Citizens Advice Hertsmere; Equinor; European Federation of Energy Traders; WindEurope; National Grid Ventures; Confederation of British Industry; National Energy System Operator; E3G; OPITO; Spirit Energy; SSE; The Crown Estate; TÜV SÜD; Associated British Ports; Energy Transitions Commission; Centrica Energy; National Gas Transmission; National Grid Ventures; North Sea Transition Authority; Global Underwater Hub Roundtable to discuss The North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) countries' future in terms of: security of supply and supply chains; skills development; energy affordability; environmental impact and infrastructure
Kerry McCarthy 21/10/2024 Green Finance Institute Introductory meeting to discuss HMG’s green finance and clean energy mission priorities
Kerry McCarthy 21/10/2024 Climate Action Network UK; CAFOD; CARE International UK; Christian Aid; E3G; Friends of the Earth UK; Global Witness; Greenpeace UK; Green Alliance; Islamic Relief Worldwide; RSPB; WWF UK Roundtable to discuss UK priorities ahead of COP29
Kerry McCarthy 22/10/2024 Fusion Industry Association To discuss fusion technology and Scotland's Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP)
Kerry McCarthy 22/10/2024 TUC To discuss TUC priorities; plans ahead of COP29 and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism s (CBAMs)
Kerry McCarthy 24/10/2024 National Grid Ventures To discuss priorities within the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC)
Kerry McCarthy 25/10/2024 Copenhagen, Denmark -Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), Dansk Industri, Vestas; Ørsted Roundtable to discuss industry collaboration in the UK, covering long-term Investor Confidence; Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) and Contracts for Difference (CfD )Reform; floating offshore wind
Kerry McCarthy 26/10/2024 INEOS Energy To discuss UK government’s support the green transition and challenges with "Energy Islands"
Kerry McCarthy 28/10/2024 Design Council To discuss creative industries' public engagement with net zero; place based expertise and Carbon Budgets; public engagement for climate transition
Kerry McCarthy 30/10/2024 Aldersgate Group Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement
Kerry McCarthy 30/10/2024 CAN-UK Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement
Kerry McCarthy 30/10/2024 UK Corporate Leaders Group Call to discuss DESNZ settlement following Budget Statement
Kerry McCarthy 30/10/2024 Kew Gardens To discuss Kew's Nature Unlocked carbon work; crops and climate resilient agriculture; bioeconomy, supply chains and forests' traceability
Kerry McCarthy 04/11/2024 UCL Business To discuss UCL Business operations to support clean tech spinouts and attract external investment
Kerry McCarthy 05/11/2024 Kyoto Fusioneering To discuss fusion energy and the Scotland Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP) project
Kerry McCarthy 05/11/2024 Local Government Association To discuss LGA net zero ambitions and areas for collaboration
Kerry McCarthy 06/11/2024 Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) To discuss carbon markets, country carbon credits and Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs)
Kerry McCarthy 12/11/2024 International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), International Transport Workers' Federation To discuss UK and ITUC COP29 priorities
Kerry McCarthy 13/11/2024 Adaptation Fund, Climate Investment Funds (CIF), Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Environment Fund, Fund for responding to Loss and Damage Roundtable to discuss Multilateral Climate Funds (MCFs) and challenges to access climate finance
Kerry McCarthy 13/11/2024 Equinor To discuss Equinor's activities at COP29 and international energy transitions
Kerry McCarthy 14/11/2024 Oxford Climate Society, University of Oxford Informal chat to discuss public engagement on climate issues
Kerry McCarthy 15/11/2024 Save The Children To discuss the role of Save the Children at COP29
Kerry McCarthy 15/11/2024 Christian Youth To discuss ambitions for COP29
Kerry McCarthy 15/11/2024 Climate Action Network UK (CAN-UK), Christian Aid, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Greenpeace, Save the Children UK, WWF UK, Oxfam GB, Practical Action, CAFOD, CARE, Mercy Corps, CBM UK Roundtable to discuss the UK's ambitions for COP29 and importance of UK climate leadership
Kerry McCarthy 15/11/2024 UK Youth Climate Coalition (UKYCC) To discuss COP29 priorities and the role of UK Youth Climate Coalition (UKYCC) at COP29
Kerry McCarthy 19/11/2024 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Introductory meeting to discuss international climate science
Kerry McCarthy 26/11/2024 The Nature Conservancy To discuss innovative finance programmes; implementation of deforestation regulations; acceleration of renewable energies in harmony with communities and nature
Kerry McCarthy 27/11/2024 UNICEF To discuss UNICEF priorities on international climate action and outcomes from COP2
Kerry McCarthy 29/11/2024 Green Climate Fund To discuss the Green Climate Fund and innovative sources of finance
Kerry McCarthy 05/12/2024 Microsoft To discuss energy and technology issues, mentioning the role of AI in various sectors
Kerry McCarthy 09/12/2024 Fusion Industry Taskforce, Assystem To discuss Assystem's operations in the UK and challenges facing the fusion industry
Kerry McCarthy 10/12/2024 LIIBA To discuss the role the insurance sector plays in the transition to net zero
Kerry McCarthy 10/12/2024 Startup Coalition To discuss the Net Zero Investment Portfolio and role of UK startup and innovators in achieving clean power
Kerry McCarthy 18/12/2024 IPPR To discuss the role of citizen engagement and public perceptions to net zero
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Philip Hunt 02/10/2024 Urenco Introduction meeting as part of a site visit to Urenco Capenhurst site
Philip Hunt 08/10/2024 Advanced Forming Research Centre University of Strathclyde Glasgow and Forge Solutions Sheffield To discuss the proposal to deliver a National Manufacturing Centre of Excellence for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Philip Hunt 08/10/2024 Birmingham university To discuss clean energy research programme and developing new solar energy
Philip Hunt 14/10/2024 Community nuclear power To discuss the development of a privately funded small model reactor
Philip Hunt 14/10/2024 Cavendish nuclear To discuss the role they can play in reaching the governments goal of net zero
Philip Hunt 15/10/2024 University of Manchester, Policy@Manchester To discuss research by Professors at the university on strategies for successful climate policy
Philip Hunt 16/10/2024 Last Energy To discuss their deployment of micro-nuclear power solutions in the UK
Philip Hunt 16/10/2024 Nuclear industry association To discuss communication between the nuclear industry and the government and small module reactors
Philip Hunt 21/10/2024 UK-Canada Nuclear Industry Forum: Nuclear industry association, Canadian Nuclear Association, AtkinsRéalis, Cameco, Bruce Power, Ontario Power Generation, Hatch - Urban Solution, Urenco, EDF and Westinghouse Discussion on areas of civil nuclear cooperation fuel supply chain, green financing, and the regulatory frameworks for advanced nuclear technologies
Philip Hunt 22/10/2024 Next Generation Nuclear Industry Council To understand how the council can support the delivery of the skills plan and views on attracting young people to the nuclear sector
Philip Hunt 23/10/2024 Prospect, GMB and Unite To discuss the siting locations of newly developed small module reactors
Philip Hunt 25/10/2024 Scottish power and Iberdrola To set-out the Department priorities and get input from a UK energy supplier on barriers to further investment
Philip Hunt 29/10/2024 Cavendish nuclear, Last Energy, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Nuclear AMRC, Nuclear Industry Association, Cwmni Egino, Sizewell C, EDF, Newcleo, Infosys / Community Nuclear Power, Bechtel, Motlexflex, Holtec Britain Limited, Bouygues, and Amentum To discuss the changing political and public perspectives of nuclear and new nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors
Philip Hunt 11/11/2024 Nuclear Innovation & Research Advisory Board and Nuclear Innovation Research Office To discuss advanced modular reactors and high temperature gas cool reactors
Philip Hunt 13/11/2024 EDF energy To discuss the delivery of Hinkley Point C power station
Philip Hunt 18/11/2024 Newcleo To discuss their work and plans for advanced modular reactors and the development of a new reactor
Philip Hunt 20/11/2024 Equilibrion To discuss jobs growth and decarbonisation through the deployment of nuclear-derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel plants
Philip Hunt 26/11/2024 AECOM To discuss women in nuclear and the importance of advance modular reactors
Philip Hunt 03/12/2024 X-energy To discuss advanced modular reactor technology and opportunities to invest in UK
Philip Hunt 04/12/2024 Roundtable hosted by EDF with Newcleo, Morecambe Business Improvement District, Lancaster University, Like Technologies, Altrad and Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce Roundtable to engage with local supply chain and business groups to discuss the opportunity that EDF fleet extension can bring to the local area
Philip Hunt 05/12/2024 TerraPower To discuss advanced modular reactor technology and opportunities to invest in UK
Philip Hunt 09/12/2024 Nuclear NGO Forum, Stop Sizewell c, Professor Stephen Thomas Emeritus Professor of Energy University of Greenwich, Blackwater Against New Nuclear Group, Together Against Sizewell C, Friends of the Earth Nuclear Network To discuss the nuclear sector and progress of Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C
Philip Hunt 13/12/2024 EDF To discuss the Clean Power Action Plan
Philip Hunt 13/12/2024 Nuclear Industry Association To discuss the clean power action plan and small modular reactors
Philip Hunt 17/12/2024 EDF To discuss the minister's visit to Heysham and progress of Sizewell C
Philip Hunt 18/12/2024 Urenco Introductory meeting with executive providing an overview of the company and their role
Philip Hunt 20/12/2024 EDF To provide an update on the progress at Hinkley Point C