Grid and networks - 20 May 2009
Session 1 - Ofgem keynote; and interconnector plans
| 11.00 | Introduction by Chair: Jeremy Sainsbury, Natural Power |
| 11.05 | Keynote: Steve Smith, Managing Director Networks, Ofgem [ presentation ] |
| 11.25 | Thinking big - the interconnector plans: The process needed to engineer to deliver a large scale European interconnection. Panellists include Colin Imrie, Deputy Director, Energy Markets Division, Scottish Government; Mike Hay, Offshore Delivery Manager, Mainstream Renewable Power; Kjartan Hauglum, Project Manager for Interconnectors & Offshore Grid, Statnett; and Dr Keith Bell, Senior Lecturer, University of Strathclyde |
| 12.30 | Close |
Session 2 - Scottish Nordic energy cooperation and investment
Organised by the Nordic Enterprise Trust
| 14.00 | Introduction by Chair: Aily Armour-Biggs, Advisory CEO, Global Energy Advisory |
| 14.10 | Mike McElhinney, Head of Energy Projects, Scottish Government [ presentation ] |
| 14.25 | Jacquelynn Craw, Legal Manager, Talisman Energy [ presentation ] |
| 14.40 | An Energy Pool? A new approach to grid & network investment - Chris Cook, Principal, Nordic Enterprise Trust [ presentation ] |
| 14.55 | Summing up by Aily Armour-Biggs, Director, Global Energy Advisory |
| 15.00 | Discussion and Q&A |
Session 3 – Focus on Our Electricity Transmission Network: a vision for 2020 - the ENSG report: Getting to grips with the questions: How? When? How much?
| 16.00 | Introduction to the ENSG report by session Chair: Dr Keith MacLean, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Scottish and Southern Energy [ presentation ] |
| 16.20 | In discussion: panellists: Stuart Cook, Director of Transmission, Ofgem; Mike Barlow, System Manager, Scottish Hydro-Electric Transmission Ltd; Chris Bennett, Future Transmission Networks Manager, Transmission Commercial, National Grid; Alan Michie, Transmission Policy Manager, Regulation, ScottishPower Transmission and Guy Nicholson, Strategy and Business Development Director, Senergy Econnect; |
| 17.30 | Close |