Event Dates
February, 10-12, 2026
Event Time
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Event Location
QEII Centre, London, UK
Why Attend?
Engaging Sessions and Learning Opportunities
Explore the latest trends and challenges in the field with expert-led sessions on various topics including technology, risk management, and strategic planning.
Facility Tours and Equipment Showcases
Gain insights into the practical aspects of field operations. Experience behind-the-scenes tours and equipment showcases.
Hands-On Activities
Experience firsthand the capabilities of various machinery through interactive activities and demonstrations.
Networking & Entertainment
Connect with industry professionals and peers to expand your network. Enjoy live entertainment and social gatherings.
Welcome
Welcome to the International Energy Week 2026 Visitor Hub your central space for everything you need to plan, prepare, and get the most out of your experience at the world’s leading energy conference.
Here you will find essential information on registration, travel, accommodation, networking, and more.
Did you know?
International Energy Week is organised by the Energy Institute (EI).
The Energy Institute is the UK’s chartered professional body for the global energy sector bringing together industry leaders and experts to advance knowledge, drive skills and development, and most importantly support a just transition to net zero.
Registration Information
Registration Info
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Accomodation
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Schedule at a Glance
08:45
Day 1 - Live Stream
Day 1 - Live Stream
You can view the live stream for all session taking place in the fleming room here.
You can view the livestream here:
https://stream.mux.com/TPVhhLbl4qlWwJuyDSWutp02YYOQpAZzABKpObYNZVLw.m3u8
09:00
Opening Remarks | President’s welcome
Opening Remarks | President’s welcome
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
09:00
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
Throughout the day and over lunch, feel free to meet with us on the EI Hub to talk all things EI, including Membership, Training, Technical and Knowledge. A member of the team would love to chat with you and discuss how the EI could benefit you.
Not yet an EI member? Find out how to join and take advantage of member benefits at the Membership hub.
Already an EI member and looking to upgrade? Our Membership team are waiting to speak to you at the Membership hub.
09:05
CEO Session: In conversation with Wael Sawan
CEO Session: In conversation with Wael Sawan
The opening day of International Energy Week includes an unmissable conversation with Wael Sawan, CEO of Shell. Wael has been at the helm of Shell since January 2023, with 25 years’ experience across Shell’s global operations, leading major strategic transformations and balancing shareholder value with pragmatic progress in the energy transition.
Tune in for his insights on how policy and energy strategy can drive a secure, affordable and sustainable future.
Wael Sawan
CEO, Shell
Wael Sawan
CEO, Shell
Wael began his career at Shell in 1997 as an engineer with Petroleum Development Oman. By the mid-2000s, Wael was Managing Director and Chairman of Shell Qatar, where he oversaw Shell's business in Qatar, including its LNG and GTL divisions.
Wael then became Executive Vice President of Deep Water, where he was responsible for driving its transformation into a leading business for Shell. Prior to being appointed CEO at the start of 2023, Wael joined the Executive Committee in 2019 as Upstream Director and in 2021, he became Shell's Director of Integrated Gas, and Renewables and Energy Solutions. Wael was a trustee of Shell Foundation from 2019 to the end of 2022.
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Moderator
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
09:30
International updates: divergent strategies to attain energy sovereignty
International updates: divergent strategies to attain energy sovereignty
Rt Hon Prof Charles Hendry CBE PC HonFEI
Former Energy Minister, UK Government
Rt Hon Prof Charles Hendry CBE PC HonFEI
Former Energy Minister, UK Government
Dev Sanyal FEI
CEO, Varo
Dev Sanyal FEI
CEO, Varo
Youssef Qabalawi
CEO, Syrian Petroleum Company
Youssef Qabalawi
CEO, Syrian Petroleum Company
Dr Michal Meidan
Head of China Energy Research, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Dr Michal Meidan
Head of China Energy Research, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
10:15
In conversation with Patricia Espinosa
In conversation with Patricia Espinosa
Patricia Espinosa Cantellano
CEO and Founding Partner, Onepoint5
Patricia Espinosa Cantellano
CEO and Founding Partner, Onepoint5
10:30
Break: refreshments & networking
Break: refreshments & networking
11:10
CEO Session: In conversation with Catherine MacGregor
CEO Session: In conversation with Catherine MacGregor
Dr Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE
Moderator
CEO, Energy Institute
Dr Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE
CEO, Energy Institute
Nick Wayth is the CEO of the Energy Institute, where he provides executive leadership and drives the strategic vision for the global organisation. He is responsible for steering its influence, growth, and impact at the highest levels of the energy sector. His role focuses on fostering industry transformation, championing innovation, and ensuring the Institute remains the definitive voice for energy professionals worldwide.
Catherine Macgregor
CEO, ENGIE
Catherine Macgregor
CEO, ENGIE
11:35
What shifts to prepare for in the 2026 UK energy landscape
What shifts to prepare for in the 2026 UK energy landscape
Melissa Stark FEI
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Melissa Stark FEI
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Fintan Slye FEI
CEO, NESO
Fintan Slye FEI
CEO, NESO
12:05
Fireside Chat: In conversation with Stella Li
Fireside Chat: In conversation with Stella Li
Stella will be bringing a global perspective shaped by decades of leadership at the forefront of sustainable mobility and clean technology.
Stella has been instrumental in transforming BYD from a battery maker in Shenzhen into a global sustainable mobility powerhouse, present in more than 100 countries. In recognition of her impact on the global automotive and energy landscape, she was named 2025 World Car Person of the Year - the first woman to receive this prestigious award.
Stella’s visionary leadership and commitment to innovation continue to shape the future of clean energy, electrification and international market growth. Don’t miss her session at International Energy Week!
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Moderator
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Stella Li
Senior Vice President, BYD
Stella Li
Senior Vice President, BYD
12:30
What do we need from future energy leaders?
What do we need from future energy leaders?
Lydia Malley
Director of Professional Development, Energy Institute
Lydia Malley
Director of Professional Development, Energy Institute
Tania Moreira
Senior Vice President, Technical, Masdar
Tania Moreira
Senior Vice President, Technical, Masdar
12:40
Lunch break: refreshments & networking
Lunch break: refreshments & networking
12:40
Lunch & Learn: Africa’s energy transition on African terms - gas, power and pragmatism
Lunch & Learn: Africa’s energy transition on African terms - gas, power and pragmatism
This serves as an introductory session to the Africa-focused panel on the main stage (Fleming Room) on Day 2, creating a narrative arc that begins with audience engagement and culminates in expert reflection and debate.
Didi Akinyelure
Moderator
Head of Corporate Communications, Amni International Petroleum Development Company
Didi Akinyelure
Head of Corporate Communications, Amni International Petroleum Development Company
Elliot Olaniyan
Deputy General Manager, Strategy and Supply Chain, NewcrossEP
Elliot Olaniyan
Deputy General Manager, Strategy and Supply Chain, NewcrossEP
Ahmad Damcida
CEO, Energy Culture
Ahmad Damcida
CEO, Energy Culture
Tony Attah
MD & CEO, Renaissance Africa Energy Company
Tony Attah
MD & CEO, Renaissance Africa Energy Company
Oluwatoyin Aina
Group Head - Energy, First Bank of Nigeria
Oluwatoyin Aina
Group Head - Energy, First Bank of Nigeria
13:45
Keeping the lights on: ensuring grid flexibility
Keeping the lights on: ensuring grid flexibility
Monica Collings OBE
Moderator
Chair / Chair , Plug-N-Go / POWERful Women
Monica Collings OBE
Chair / Chair , Plug-N-Go / POWERful Women
Dhara Vyas FEI
CEO, Energy UK
Dhara Vyas FEI
CEO, Energy UK
Chris O’Shea
CEO, Centrica
Chris O’Shea
CEO, Centrica
Cordi O'Hara OBE FEI
President, Electricity Distribution, National Grid
Cordi O'Hara OBE FEI
President, Electricity Distribution, National Grid
13:45
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
Throughout the day and over lunch, feel free to meet with us on the EI Hub to talk all things EI, including Membership, Training, Technical and Knowledge. A member of the team would love to chat with you and discuss how the EI could benefit you.
Not yet an EI member? Find out how to join and take advantage of member benefits at the Membership hub.
Already an EI member and looking to upgrade? Our Membership team are waiting to speak to you at the Membership hub.
14:30
Reducing clean energy costs to supercharge UK industrial competitiveness
Reducing clean energy costs to supercharge UK industrial competitiveness
Greg Jackson
CEO, Octopus Energy
Greg Jackson
CEO, Octopus Energy
Henrik Pedersen
CEO, Associated British Ports
Henrik Pedersen
CEO, Associated British Ports
Laura Sandys CBE FEI
Moderator
Chair / VP, Green Alliance / Energy Institute
Laura Sandys CBE FEI
Chair / VP, Green Alliance / Energy Institute
15:00
Special update on Ukraine's energy system
Special update on Ukraine's energy system
Cordi O'Hara OBE FEI
Moderator
Electricity Distribution, National Grid
Cordi O'Hara OBE FEI
Electricity Distribution, National Grid
Maxim Timchenko
CEO, DTEK
Maxim Timchenko
CEO, DTEK
15:15
Break: refreshments & networking
Break: refreshments & networking
15:45
Senior Government Keynote
Senior Government Keynote
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
Martin McCluskey MP
Minister for Energy Consumers, HM Government
Martin McCluskey MP
Minister for Energy Consumers, HM Government
16:00
From capture to credits: finding the right business model for your technology
From capture to credits: finding the right business model for your technology
Rich Denny
Managing Director, Northern Endurance Partnership
Rich Denny
Managing Director, Northern Endurance Partnership
Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer OBE FEI
Director , Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC)
Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer OBE FEI
Director , Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC)
Steve Kelly
President and GM of 1PointFive International, Occidental
Steve Kelly
President and GM of 1PointFive International, Occidental
Olivia Powis
CEO, The Carbon Capture & Storage Association
Olivia Powis
CEO, The Carbon Capture & Storage Association
Laura Hardiman CEng FEI
Moderator
Chair of the Professional Development Committee & Council Member, Energy Institute
Laura Hardiman CEng FEI
Chair of the Professional Development Committee & Council Member, Energy Institute
16:45
Great British Energy – Nuclear Keynote
Great British Energy – Nuclear Keynote
Simon Bowen
Chair, GB Nuclear
Simon Bowen
Chair, GB Nuclear
16:55
Small in size, nuclear in impact: the application of small modular reactors
Small in size, nuclear in impact: the application of small modular reactors
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Desirée Comstedt
Head of New Nuclear, Vattenfall
Desirée Comstedt
Head of New Nuclear, Vattenfall
Alan Woods
Strategy and Business Development, Rolls Royce
Alan Woods
Strategy and Business Development, Rolls Royce
Lisa Rebora FEI
Moderator
Head of Global Lithium, Equinor
Lisa Rebora FEI
Head of Global Lithium, Equinor
17:30
Reskilling the workforce of the future
Reskilling the workforce of the future
Amer Hittini
Asset Strategy Advisor / Secretary, Petrofac / Energy Institute's Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Young Professionals Network
Amer Hittini
Asset Strategy Advisor / Secretary, Petrofac / Energy Institute's Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Young Professionals Network
Karolina Zieba
Moderator
Senior Offshore Wind Associate , The Carbon Trust
Karolina Zieba
Senior Offshore Wind Associate , The Carbon Trust
17:40
Closing Comments | Energy system evolution
Closing Comments | Energy system evolution
As one of the UK’s leading voices on energy security, clean power, and the transition to net zero, Ed Miliband will bring powerful insights into how governments and industry can work together to build resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy systems for the future.
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
08:45
Day 2 - Live Stream
Day 2 - Live Stream
You can view the live stream for all session taking place in the fleming room here.
You can view the livestream here:
https://stream.mux.com/TPVhhLbl4qlWwJuyDSWutp02YYOQpAZzABKpObYNZVLw.m3u8
09:00
Opening Remarks | In conversation with Zoë Yujnovich
Opening Remarks | In conversation with Zoë Yujnovich
Melissa Stark FEI
Moderator
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Melissa Stark FEI
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Moderator
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive, National Grid
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive, National Grid
09:00
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
Throughout the day and over lunch, feel free to meet with us on the EI Hub to talk all things EI, including Membership, Training, Technical and Knowledge. A member of the team would love to chat with you and discuss how the EI could benefit you.
Not yet an EI member? Find out how to join and take advantage of member benefits at the Membership hub.
Already an EI member and looking to upgrade? Our Membership team are waiting to speak to you at the Membership hub.
09:25
Fireside Chat: Innovating to key Ukraine's light on
Fireside Chat: Innovating to key Ukraine's light on
Trevor Hutchings FEI
CEO, Renewable Energy Association
Trevor Hutchings FEI
CEO, Renewable Energy Association
Olga Michelot
Co-Owner, Helios Strategia
Olga Michelot
Co-Owner, Helios Strategia
Kit Guest
CEO, Swanbarton
Kit Guest
CEO, Swanbarton
09:55
Strengthening APAC’s energy security through offshore wind innovation
Strengthening APAC’s energy security through offshore wind innovation
Lisbeth Norup Frømling
Moderator
Senior Vice President QHSE / Chair, Ørsted / G+
Lisbeth Norup Frømling
Senior Vice President QHSE / Chair, Ørsted / G+
Sayuri Watanabe
Co-Head Asia Pacific and Japan Representative, World Forum Offshore Wind
Sayuri Watanabe
Co-Head Asia Pacific and Japan Representative, World Forum Offshore Wind
Rebecca Williams
Deputy CEO, Global Wind Energy Council
Rebecca Williams
Deputy CEO, Global Wind Energy Council
Aman Wang
Vice President / UK CEO, Global Strategy and Investment / Ming Yang
Aman Wang
Vice President / UK CEO, Global Strategy and Investment / Ming Yang
10:00
EI Academy Leadership Masterclass - Invite-only
EI Academy Leadership Masterclass - Invite-only
EI Academy Leadership Masterclass: From expertise to impact: the inner shift every energy leader must make
To help young professionals broaden their understanding of leadership by experiencing how emotional intelligence and identity drive impact, both professionally and personally. The session supports participants in developing greater self-awareness and identifying a clear, actionable shift for their next stage of growth, enabling them to make a meaningful and lasting impact in their work, communities, and wider energy ecosystem.
Available in person and online. This session is by invitation only, and pre-registration is required for those invited.
- Hosted by Yorik Tisseau MEI, Founder, Ignis Leadership
10:40
Break: refreshments & networking
Break: refreshments & networking
11:10
Masdar at 20: perspectives on powering the new energy reality
Masdar at 20: perspectives on powering the new energy reality
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Moderator
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi HonFEI
CEO, Masdar
Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi HonFEI
CEO, Masdar
11:35
Broadening the energy pool: Ensuring security in a fragmented global landscape
Broadening the energy pool: Ensuring security in a fragmented global landscape
Mark Thomas
Group CEO, Bapco Energies
Mark Thomas
Group CEO, Bapco Energies
Holly Pattenden
Moderator
Vice President Political and Public Affairs, Equinor
Holly Pattenden
Vice President Political and Public Affairs, Equinor
Amy Bowe
Moderator
Director Oil Research, LSEG
Amy Bowe
Director Oil Research, LSEG
12:00
Lunch break: refreshments & networking
Lunch break: refreshments & networking
12:00
YPN Committee Meeting | Invite-only
YPN Committee Meeting | Invite-only
This is an invite-only committee meeting for EI committee members.
12:30
Lunch & Learn: Let’s scrap EDI Hosted by POWERful Women
Lunch & Learn: Let’s scrap EDI Hosted by POWERful Women
Join a candid discussion on how the energy sector can strengthen its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion while navigating the energy trilemma. Gain actionable insights from leaders driving change.
Monica Collings OBE
Moderator
Chair / Chair , Plug-N-Go / POWERful Women
Monica Collings OBE
Chair / Chair , Plug-N-Go / POWERful Women
Martin Pibworth
CEO, SSE
Martin Pibworth
CEO, SSE
Melissa Stark FEI
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Melissa Stark FEI
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Lee Sailsbury
Project Engineer, Wood
Lee Sailsbury
Project Engineer, Wood
13:30
Fireside Chat: In conversation with Claire Couthino
Fireside Chat: In conversation with Claire Couthino
Claire Couthino
Shadow Secretary of State (SoS), Energy Security and Net Zero
Claire Couthino
Shadow Secretary of State (SoS), Energy Security and Net Zero
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Moderator
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
13:30
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
Throughout the day and over lunch, feel free to meet with us on the EI Hub to talk all things EI, including Membership, Training, Technical and Knowledge. A member of the team would love to chat with you and discuss how the EI could benefit you.
Not yet an EI member? Find out how to join and take advantage of member benefits at the Membership hub.
Already an EI member and looking to upgrade? Our Membership team are waiting to speak to you at the Membership hub.
13:45
Fireside Chat: In conversation with Bayo Ojulari
Fireside Chat: In conversation with Bayo Ojulari
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Moderator
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Bayo Ojulari
CEO, NNPC
Bayo Ojulari
CEO, NNPC
14:00
Africa’s energy transition on African terms: Gas, power and pragmatism
Africa’s energy transition on African terms: Gas, power and pragmatism
Dr Carole Nakhle
Moderator
Founder, Crystol Energy
Dr Carole Nakhle
Founder, Crystol Energy
Effiong Okon
Director New Energy, Seplat Plc
Effiong Okon
Director New Energy, Seplat Plc
Silvia Acri
Middle East and Africa Lead, S&P Global
Silvia Acri
Middle East and Africa Lead, S&P Global
Dapo Segun
Group Chief Financial Officer, NNPC Limited
Dapo Segun
Group Chief Financial Officer, NNPC Limited
14:40
CEO Session: US Energy Outlook
CEO Session: US Energy Outlook
Melissa Stark FEI
Moderator
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Melissa Stark FEI
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Tristan Abbey
Administrator, EIA
Tristan Abbey
Administrator, EIA
15:10
Break: refreshments & networking
Break: refreshments & networking
15:45
Fireside Chat: Building assets for today whilst preparing for a rapidly developing tomorrow
Fireside Chat: Building assets for today whilst preparing for a rapidly developing tomorrow
Martin Pibworth
CEO, SSE
Martin Pibworth
CEO, SSE
Michael Birshan
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Michael Birshan
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
16:10
Servicing AI demand growth: will efficiency outperform consumption?
Servicing AI demand growth: will efficiency outperform consumption?
Michael Liebreich FEI
Co-Owner, EcoPragma Capital
Michael Liebreich FEI
Co-Owner, EcoPragma Capital
Dr Anand Verma
Founder & CEO, Expect AI
Dr Anand Verma
Founder & CEO, Expect AI
Hilde Tonne
Non-Executive Director & Senior Advisor, Arup
Hilde Tonne
Non-Executive Director & Senior Advisor, Arup
16:30
Generation 2050 Handshake - Hosted by POWERful Women
Generation 2050 Handshake - Hosted by POWERful Women
The event brings together early-career professionals, POWERful Women members and EI Fellows in break-out & conversational forums to discuss their journeys, aspirations, concerns, and reflect on what it means to build the energy system of the future, together.
16:35
Tech update: Scaling storage across continents
Tech update: Scaling storage across continents
Panel session featuring a video address from The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC, 29th Prime Minister, Australia; President, Hydropower Association
Ieda Gomes FEI
Moderator
Senior Advisor, FGV Energia (Brasil)
Ieda Gomes FEI
Senior Advisor, FGV Energia (Brasil)
Eddie Rich
CEO, International Hydropower Association
Eddie Rich
CEO, International Hydropower Association
Bruce Douglas
CEO, Global Renewables Alliance
Bruce Douglas
CEO, Global Renewables Alliance
Richard Scott
Vice President Operations, Jera Nex
Richard Scott
Vice President Operations, Jera Nex
Dr Theodor Borsche
Managing Director, VPI FlexKraft GmbH
Dr Theodor Borsche
Managing Director, VPI FlexKraft GmbH
The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC
29th Prime Minister / President, Australia / Hydropower Association
The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC
29th Prime Minister / President, Australia / Hydropower Association
Video address
17:20
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Dr Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE
CEO, Energy Institute
Dr Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE
CEO, Energy Institute
Nick Wayth is the CEO of the Energy Institute, where he provides executive leadership and drives the strategic vision for the global organisation. He is responsible for steering its influence, growth, and impact at the highest levels of the energy sector. His role focuses on fostering industry transformation, championing innovation, and ensuring the Institute remains the definitive voice for energy professionals worldwide.
18:00
Methane Matters: Measurement, Market and Mitigation
Methane Matters: Measurement, Market and Mitigation
All are welcome, but pre-registration is required.
Methane is emerging as a critical battleground in the global energy transition. As the second-most potent greenhouse gas with 25 times the heat-trapping power of CO₂ over a 100-year timescale, methane emissions from the energy sector represent both a climate risk and a market opportunity for decarbonization strategies. With the government, regulators, and energy majors tightening compliance requirements, action is no longer optional. Yet detection and mitigation technologies are evolving rapidly, creating unprecedented opportunities for competitive differentiation.
What does the future of methane management look like? How are energy companies balancing emissions reduction with operational efficiency? And what role can emerging technologies play in transforming how we detect, monitor, and eliminate methane leaks?
To find out how we can answer these questions, join our event hosted as part of the Energy Institute’s flagship conference, International Energy Week (10-12 February 2026), this year under the theme of “Growth and security in an increasingly disordered energy transition”.
Expect a thought-provoking panel discussion with experts from policy and regulation, investment, upstream owner and technology providers, followed by an interactive game where you will have the chance to apply the newly learnt knowledge.
- Hosted by EI YPN London
19:00
Methane Matters: From Strategy to Action – Interactive Workshop & Networking Reception
Methane Matters: From Strategy to Action – Interactive Workshop & Networking Reception
All are welcome, but pre-registration is required.
Following an expert-led panel exploring the future of methane management, join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed for young professionals to put theory into practice. Acting as operators, participants will work in small teams to evaluate and select technologies to reduce methane emissions and leaks, balancing factors such as facility age, production rates, carbon pricing, cost, and risk. This dynamic exercise will challenge you to think strategically about investment decisions in a rapidly evolving regulatory and technological landscape.
Drinks and canapés will be served throughout the workshop, creating a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere where you can network with peers and industry experts while tackling real-world decarbonization challenges.
- Hosted by EI YPN London
08:45
Day 3 - Live Stream
Day 3 - Live Stream
You can view the live stream for all session taking place in the fleming room here.
You can view the livestream here:
https://stream.mux.com/TPVhhLbl4qlWwJuyDSWutp02YYOQpAZzABKpObYNZVLw.m3u8
09:00
Opening Remarks | Finance & investments
Opening Remarks | Finance & investments
Jon Moore
CEO, Bloomberg New Energy
Jon Moore
CEO, Bloomberg New Energy
Melissa Stark FEI
Moderator
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Melissa Stark FEI
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
09:00
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
EI Hub | Membership, Training, Technical & Knowledge
Throughout the day and over lunch, feel free to meet with us on the EI Hub to talk all things EI, including Membership, Training, Technical and Knowledge. A member of the team would love to chat with you and discuss how the EI could benefit you.
Not yet an EI member? Find out how to join and take advantage of member benefits at the Membership hub.
Already an EI member and looking to upgrade? Our Membership team are waiting to speak to you at the Membership hub.
09:15
Making markets financially viable for growth
Making markets financially viable for growth
Russell Hardy
CEO, Vitol
Russell Hardy
CEO, Vitol
Jen Coolidge
Moderator
CEO, CMX Caspian Gulf
Jen Coolidge
CEO, CMX Caspian Gulf
09:35
Where is the money going?
Where is the money going?
Olukorede Adenowo
Moderator
CEO, First Bank UK
Olukorede Adenowo
CEO, First Bank UK
Steve Page
CFO, Elexon
Steve Page
CFO, Elexon
Dr Wang Zhen
Deputy Chief Economist, CNOOC Group
Dr Wang Zhen
Deputy Chief Economist, CNOOC Group
Jon Moore
CEO, Bloomberg New Energy Finance
Jon Moore
CEO, Bloomberg New Energy Finance
10:15
Building at scale: Masdar’s long-term commitment to UK offshore wind
Building at scale: Masdar’s long-term commitment to UK offshore wind
Martin Ferreria
SVP Global Business Development, Masdar
Martin Ferreria
SVP Global Business Development, Masdar
Holly Pattenden
Vice President Political and Public Affairs, Equinor
Holly Pattenden
Vice President Political and Public Affairs, Equinor
10:45
Break: refreshments & networking
Break: refreshments & networking
11:15
Senior CEO Keynote
Senior CEO Keynote
11:15
Hydrocarbons and the Energy Transition
Hydrocarbons and the Energy Transition
Nadia Carolina Plazas Fajardo
Vice President of Promotion and Allocation of Areas, National Hydrocarbons Agency of Colombia (ANH)
Nadia Carolina Plazas Fajardo
Vice President of Promotion and Allocation of Areas, National Hydrocarbons Agency of Colombia (ANH)
12:05
Case study: Banking on energy transition investments
Case study: Banking on energy transition investments
Jen Coolidge
Moderator
CEO, CMX Caspian Gulf
Jen Coolidge
CEO, CMX Caspian Gulf
Oliver Holbourn
CEO, UK National Wealth Fund
Oliver Holbourn
CEO, UK National Wealth Fund
12:05
Financing clean/community energy to ensure tomorrow’s transition
Financing clean/community energy to ensure tomorrow’s transition
Tamsin Lishman FEI
Moderator
Independent Advisor,
Tamsin Lishman FEI
Independent Advisor,
Charles Perry
Director, Sustainable Future For All
Charles Perry
Director, Sustainable Future For All
Andrew Sissions
Deputy Director, Sustainable Future Mission, Nesta
Andrew Sissions
Deputy Director, Sustainable Future Mission, Nesta
12:45
Lunch break: catering & networking
Lunch break: catering & networking
13:45
Skills spotlight: Ensuring success through inclusive leadership
Skills spotlight: Ensuring success through inclusive leadership
Mark Freed
Managing Director, Men for Inclusion
Mark Freed
Managing Director, Men for Inclusion
13:55
Innovations in scaling up renewable energy delivery and network integration
Innovations in scaling up renewable energy delivery and network integration
Jamie Airnes
CEO, Cornish Lithium PLC
Jamie Airnes
CEO, Cornish Lithium PLC
Irina Gorbounova
Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, Arcelor Mittal
Irina Gorbounova
Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, Arcelor Mittal
Abbie Badcock-Broe
Head of Corporate & UK Strategy, National Grid
Abbie Badcock-Broe
Head of Corporate & UK Strategy, National Grid
Nicole Payne
Moderator
Senior Consultant / Board Member , Energy & Resources, Baringa / International Energy Week
Nicole Payne
Senior Consultant / Board Member , Energy & Resources, Baringa / International Energy Week
Chris Fox
Head of Policy & Regulation, UK Power, Equinor
Chris Fox
Head of Policy & Regulation, UK Power, Equinor
14:40
Fireside Chat: How can we guarantee the energy transition’s success?
Fireside Chat: How can we guarantee the energy transition’s success?
Dr Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE
Moderator
CEO, Energy Institute
Dr Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE
CEO, Energy Institute
Nick Wayth is the CEO of the Energy Institute, where he provides executive leadership and drives the strategic vision for the global organisation. He is responsible for steering its influence, growth, and impact at the highest levels of the energy sector. His role focuses on fostering industry transformation, championing innovation, and ensuring the Institute remains the definitive voice for energy professionals worldwide.
Emma Pinchbeck
CEO, Climate Change Committee
Emma Pinchbeck
CEO, Climate Change Committee
Lord Adair Turner
Chair, Energy Transitions Commission
Lord Adair Turner
Chair, Energy Transitions Commission
Kristina Skierka
Founder, Power for All
Kristina Skierka
Founder, Power for All
15:20
Closing Remarks | Investments & law
Closing Remarks | Investments & law
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Speakers
Oluwatoyin Aina
Group Head - Energy, First Bank of Nigeria
Jon Moore
CEO, Bloomberg New Energy Finance
Andrew Sissions
Deputy Director, Sustainable Future Mission, Nesta
Charles Perry
Director, Sustainable Future For All
Kit Guest
CEO, Swanbarton
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive, National Grid
Ahmad Damcida
CEO, Energy Culture
Elliot Olaniyan
Deputy General Manager, Strategy and Supply Chain, NewcrossEP
Didi Akinyelure
Head of Corporate Communications, Amni International Petroleum Development Company
Chris Fox
Head of Policy & Regulation, UK Power, Equinor
Nadia Carolina Plazas Fajardo
Vice President of Promotion and Allocation of Areas, National Hydrocarbons Agency of Colombia (ANH)
Martin Ferreria
SVP Global Business Development, Masdar
The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC
29th Prime Minister / President, Australia / Hydropower Association
READ BIOThe Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC
Australia / Hydropower Association
Video address
Dapo Segun
Group Chief Financial Officer, NNPC Limited
Amy Bowe
Director Oil Research, LSEG
Lisa Rebora FEI
Head of Global Lithium, Equinor
Martin McCluskey MP
Minister for Energy Consumers, HM Government
Stephan Gaiser-Porter
Dr Michal Meidan
Head of China Energy Research, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Prakash Patel
Senior Vice-President, Hydrogen and CCUS Risk Engineering Leader / Vice-Chair , Marsh / EI CCUS Committee
Jonathan Long
Managing Consultant, ERM
Marcus Peters FEI
Managing Partner, Greensforge
Patricia Espinosa Cantellano
CEO and Founding Partner, Onepoint5
Nicole Payne
Senior Consultant / Board Member , Energy & Resources, Baringa / International Energy Week
Oliver Holbourn
CEO, UK National Wealth Fund
Jen Coolidge
CEO, CMX Caspian Gulf
Dr Theodor Borsche
Managing Director, VPI FlexKraft GmbH
Trevor Hutchings FEI
CEO, Renewable Energy Association
Holly Pattenden
Vice President Political and Public Affairs, Equinor
Karolina Zieba
Senior Offshore Wind Associate , The Carbon Trust
Laura Hardiman CEng FEI
Chair of the Professional Development Committee & Council Member, Energy Institute
Laura Sandys CBE FEI
Chair / VP, Green Alliance / Energy Institute
Stella Li
Senior Vice President, BYD
Youssef Qabalawi
CEO, Syrian Petroleum Company
Michael Birshan
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Silvia Acri
Middle East and Africa Lead, S&P Global
Hilde Tonne
Non-Executive Director & Senior Advisor, Arup
Alan Woods
Strategy and Business Development, Rolls Royce
Kristina Skierka
Founder, Power for All
Tania Moreira
Senior Vice President, Technical, Masdar
Lydia Malley
Director of Professional Development, Energy Institute
Lord Adair Turner
Chair, Energy Transitions Commission
Emma Pinchbeck
CEO, Climate Change Committee
Abbie Badcock-Broe
Head of Corporate & UK Strategy, National Grid
Irina Gorbounova
Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, Arcelor Mittal
Mark Freed
Managing Director, Men for Inclusion
Jamie Airnes
CEO, Cornish Lithium PLC
Tamsin Lishman FEI
Independent Advisor,
Claire Couthino
Shadow Secretary of State (SoS), Energy Security and Net Zero
Dr Wang Zhen
Deputy Chief Economist, CNOOC Group
Steve Page
CFO, Elexon
Olukorede Adenowo
CEO, First Bank UK
Russell Hardy
CEO, Vitol
Jon Moore
CEO, Bloomberg New Energy
Dr Anand Verma
Founder & CEO, Expect AI
Michael Liebreich FEI
Co-Owner, EcoPragma Capital
Richard Scott
Vice President Operations, Jera Nex
Bruce Douglas
CEO, Global Renewables Alliance
Eddie Rich
CEO, International Hydropower Association
Ieda Gomes FEI
Senior Advisor, FGV Energia (Brasil)
Effiong Okon
Director New Energy, Seplat Plc
Tony Attah
MD & CEO, Renaissance Africa Energy Company
Dr Carole Nakhle
Founder, Crystol Energy
Bayo Ojulari
CEO, NNPC
Lee Sailsbury
Project Engineer, Wood
Olga Michelot
Co-Owner, Helios Strategia
Maxim Timchenko
CEO, DTEK
Mark Thomas
Group CEO, Bapco Energies
Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi HonFEI
CEO, Masdar
Aman Wang
Vice President / UK CEO, Global Strategy and Investment / Ming Yang
Rebecca Williams
Deputy CEO, Global Wind Energy Council
Sayuri Watanabe
Co-Head Asia Pacific and Japan Representative, World Forum Offshore Wind
Lisbeth Norup Frømling
Senior Vice President QHSE / Chair, Ørsted / G+
Tristan Abbey
Administrator, EIA
Martin Pibworth
CEO, SSE
Tim Pick MBE FEI
Chair / VP, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership / Energy Institute
Amer Hittini
Asset Strategy Advisor / Secretary, Petrofac / Energy Institute's Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Young Professionals Network
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Desirée Comstedt
Head of New Nuclear, Vattenfall
Simon Bowen
Chair, GB Nuclear
Olivia Powis
CEO, The Carbon Capture & Storage Association
Steve Kelly
President and GM of 1PointFive International, Occidental
Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer OBE FEI
Director , Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC)
Rich Denny
Managing Director, Northern Endurance Partnership
Henrik Pedersen
CEO, Associated British Ports
Greg Jackson
CEO, Octopus Energy
Cordi O'Hara OBE FEI
President, Electricity Distribution, National Grid
Chris O’Shea
CEO, Centrica
Dhara Vyas FEI
CEO, Energy UK
Monica Collings OBE
Chair / Chair , Plug-N-Go / POWERful Women
Fintan Slye FEI
CEO, NESO
Melissa Stark FEI
Adjunct Professor / Ambassador, Electricity and Energy Transition, Rice University & former U.S Department of Energy / POWERful Women
Catherine Macgregor
CEO, ENGIE
Dev Sanyal FEI
CEO, Varo
Rt Hon Prof Charles Hendry CBE PC HonFEI
Former Energy Minister, UK Government
Wael Sawan
CEO, Shell
READ BIOWael Sawan
Shell
Wael began his career at Shell in 1997 as an engineer with Petroleum Development Oman. By the mid-2000s, Wael was Managing Director and Chairman of Shell Qatar, where he oversaw Shell's business in Qatar, including its LNG and GTL divisions.
Wael then became Executive Vice President of Deep Water, where he was responsible for driving its transformation into a leading business for Shell. Prior to being appointed CEO at the start of 2023, Wael joined the Executive Committee in 2019 as Upstream Director and in 2021, he became Shell's Director of Integrated Gas, and Renewables and Energy Solutions. Wael was a trustee of Shell Foundation from 2019 to the end of 2022.
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair / President, Ørsted / Energy Institute
Dr Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE
CEO, Energy Institute
READ BIODr Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE
Energy Institute
Nick Wayth is the CEO of the Energy Institute, where he provides executive leadership and drives the strategic vision for the global organisation. He is responsible for steering its influence, growth, and impact at the highest levels of the energy sector. His role focuses on fostering industry transformation, championing innovation, and ensuring the Institute remains the definitive voice for energy professionals worldwide.
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Queen Elizabeth II Centre (QEII Centre)
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE
Opposite Westminster Abbey
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Event Sponsors
Pan Ocean & The Newcross Companies
Established in 1973, operates in a Joint Venture with the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) on the northern Niger Delta.
Its OPL-71 was converted to OML-98 in 1975, with production at Ogharefe field starting in 1976. NNPC holds 60% and Pan Ocean 40% of OML-98. In 2007, Pan Ocean acquired OPL-275 under a Production Sharing Contract, set to increase output.
A pioneer in gas utilisation, Pan Ocean has advanced the government’s gas flare-out objective since 1984.
As the only indigenous company in a JV with NNPC, Pan Ocean has grown rapidly, combining professional operations, quality service, and strong community engagement, while pursuing further opportunities in oil and gas.
FirstBank UK
FirstBank UK Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria, based in London. With over 40 years in the UK, the Bank connects Europe and Sub‑Saharan Africa through cross‑border trade, investment, and financial inclusion. It offers corporate banking services including trade finance, structured lending, and FX liquidity, and is regulated by both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Its culture is built on agility, connection, and trust.
S&P Global Commodity Insight
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides trusted data, benchmarks and insights that help businesses, governments and individuals make confident decisions. Through expertise and technology, we support customers across capital, commodities, energy and evolving markets to identify opportunities, manage risk and plan for the future.
Petrocare
Petrocare Global is an energy services firm that helps clients reduce operational risk and protect their interests on site. The company provides loss control, surveys, expediting, audits, scheduling support and marine claims assistance to oil companies, traders and vessel owners worldwide.
IDRIC
IDRIC sits at the heart of the green transformation in the UK’s industrial heartlands. Funded by UKRI and driven by research and innovation, we develop decarbonisation solutions at pace and scale where they matter most.
Working with research organisations, industry, government, policymakers, NGOs, trade bodies and the public, we co-create whole-system, multidisciplinary solutions to accelerate greener industrial futures.
NNPC Limited
NNPC Limited is a dynamic global energy company with businesses and operations across the entire spectrum of the energy value chain. We are focused on energy transition while ensuring domestic energy security.
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm and trusted advisor to leading businesses, governments and institutions.
Working across the private, public and social sectors, our scale, expertise and global reach allow us to tackle complex challenges that matter to our clients and the wider world. We work alongside clients to build capabilities and leadership at every level, enabling practical solutions and lasting impact.
LSEG
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider that operates connected businesses to serve customers across the entire financial markets value chain.
With capabilities in data, indices and analytics, capital formation, trade execution, clearing and risk management, we operate at the heart of the world’s financial ecosystem and enable the sustainable growth and stability of our customers and their communities.
Together, our five business divisions – Data & Analytics, FTSE Russell, Risk Intelligence, Capital Markets and Post Trade – offer customers seamless access to global financial markets, across the trading lifecycle.
LSEG is headquartered in London and has a major presence throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and emerging markets.
Amni International Petroleum Development Company Limited
Amni International Petroleum Development Company Limited (Amni) is an Independent Oil & Gas Exploration & Production (E&P) company with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. Amni is proud to be one of Nigeria’s leading Independent Oil Producing Companies. Over 25 years, Amni has pioneered the participation of independent companies in offshore oil and gas fields in West Africa. From undertaking the acquisition and interpretation of seismic data, to drilling exploration and appraisal wells, to installing facilities and operating production platforms and export terminals, Amni has gained considerable experience in the complete E&P life cycle. Amni has entered a new growth phase as it actively seeks out additional assets, expanding into Ghana and other parts of Africa as the first part of this plan. Amni sees great opportunities in West Africa with the multiple basin assessments and discoveries and will actively seek out exploration and production opportunities in the region.
TPT Shipbrokers Int. Limited
We founded TPT Shipbrokers in 2011 in the Netherlands, initially focusing on the CPP & DPP trade in West Africa. Since then, we’ve expanded and evolved into a leading ship brokering and oil trading house based in London. While our core focus remains the African market, we also operate across the Mediterranean, Gulf region, and the Americas, always keeping our clients at the heart of everything we do.
Geoplex Drillteq Limited
Geoplex Drillteq Limited is the fastest-growing indigenous service provider in Sub-Saharan Africa and holds API Q2 certification, reflecting our commitment to quality, safety and operational excellence.
Founded in 2002 to serve Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector, we have expanded across the West African coast. From our beginnings in Wireline Services, we have grown into drilling technology and specialised upstream services, delivering best-in-class value through innovation, skilled people and advanced technologies.
Newton Consulting
Newton Consulting specialise in strategic delivery, turning strategic vision into plans, and plans into meaningful and lasting impact.
Working in partnership, we’ll go with you as deep as it takes to deliver the value you need and set your teams up with the essential knowledge, expertise and know-how to keep delivering value into the future.
PAC Capital Limited
Pac Capital Limited is a proprietary investment company committed to unlocking Africa’s potential through strategic, high-impact investments in emerging and frontier markets.
Our focus spans financial services, hospitality and entertainment, real estate and infrastructure, agro-allied and FMCG, healthcare, and technology and payment systems. With offices in Lagos and a growing presence in Accra, Nairobi and Mauritius, we work alongside leading multilateral financial institutions to bridge capital with opportunity and drive long-term economic growth across the continent.
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