Some of the energy industry's leading names came together today to discuss the future of the East's energy supply chain and its crucial involvement in the UK's biggest offshore wind, nuclear and gas projects.
The 2024 Southern North Sea conference (SNS24) got under way at the Norfolk Showground on Wednesday (May 22), with more than 1,500 people expected to attend the annual two-day event.
Organised by East of England Energy Group (EEEGR), the conference and exhibition brought together key players in the energy industry, with expert talks, exhibitor stands, panel sessions and targeted networking opportunities for those working in the sector.
Speakers on day one included: Ross Ovens, managing director of Scottish Power Renewables' East Anglia Hub; Adam Ezzamel, head of offshore development for the east for RWE; and Sarah Williamson, Sizewell C construction programme director.
The theme for this year's event, 'Energy Ecosystem', focuses on the energy industry in the Southern North Sea, which has become known as the 'Sea of Opportunity'.
The East already plays a leading role in the UK's energy production, with more than 1,000 offshore wind turbines, the Sizewell B nuclear power station, and a almost a third of the UK's gas flowing through Bacton each day.
The future looks bright for the region - with hundreds more wind turbines and Sizewell C under construction, as well as hydrogen production and carbon capture usage and storage set to be utilised in the near future.
Kevin Keable, chairman of the East of England Energy Group, said: "The Energy Ecosystem is about us all working together.
"The next two days is about collaboration and how we can work together.
"Over the past 60 years we have really worked together and I think it's really important that we continue to do that in this region - all of us talking and working together - to make our future sustainable and to do this energy transition justice and try to hit net zero".
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