Colin Thomson

A Regional Development Manager in SGN’s Energy Futures team, based in Edinburgh, with a career spanning over 30 years in the gas industry. Colin, a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers, has experience in network infrastructure, customer service, industry codes, commercial services and network strategy, as well as a 10-month secondment into the Scottish Governments Department of Energy and Climate Change team. His primary role revolves around the future of the gas network, developing a pathway to net zero for the decarbonisation of the networks, managing a range of projects and studies. As an active member of the Energy Networks Association (ENA) Gas Goes Green Steering Group, he works closely with the other gas networks to shape understanding and build acceptance of the role and importance of gas networks in delivering the integrated, affordable, low carbon energy system that the UK economy and consumers need.