07.30 – 08.15 Registration

08.15 – 09.00 Breakfast Networking

09.00 – 09.15 Introduction – Arup – Sally Prickett, Director and UKIMEA Hydrogen Lead
Intro and update on proposed hydrogen projects in the Region.
Reference to HAR applications and holistic overview.

09.30 – 9.45 – N-GNen Energy Solutions –  David Gill

Viability of local hydrogen production on industrial sites.
Companies across the North-East, Humber and Yorkshire region are being encouraged to install hydrogen production facilities so that they can connect to project union once operational.  The recent HAR2 application process also shows there is an increased appetite for localised hydrogen production. NGN will share their experience of the HAR1 and HAR2 process and encourage others in the Humber to consider acting now.

09.45 – 10.00 – Siemens – Andy Lane, UK & Ireland Hydrogen Lead

Hydrogen OEM examples of best practice and how to procure from the UK supply chain.
The hydrogen sector will need skills but also equipment and we need to lean into the value chain as facilities more towards construction. Siemens will share best practice and their view on the future opportunities in the Humber.

10.00 – 10.30 Panel Discussion (20-mins) and Q&A (10-mins)
Next steps to building a world-class integrated hydrogen ecosystem in the Humber
Panel consisting of individuals that represent generators, transportation, storage, equipment, and policy.

• William Joyce – Senior Consultant – Arup
• Chris Verity – Hydrogen Senior Projects Manager – NGN
• Jade Fernandez – Head of Stakeholder Engagement – SSE
• Chris McClane – Interface Manager for Energy Transition – Centrica