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INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATES

GAS INNOVATIONS

WIN AT UK ENERGY

INNOVATION AWARDS

THE NINTH UK Energy Innovation a level playing field for innovators
Awards, organised and hosted by the – and that is why the EIC plays such
Energy Innovation Centre (EIC), saw an important role. Innovation will be
350 guests from the utilities sector important to decarbonising the system at
and innovation community gather at lowest cost to consumers. The next price truly highlighted the UK’s strength in
Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel in September. control will be tougher on the industry, developing innovative solutions for
The 2019 awards celebrated a number but will reward those networks pushing the immediate challenges the energy
of successful projects in the gas industry, innovation and bringing new technology sector faces.
with small businesses Synthotech into business as usual.” “The fact that a large number of this
and Steve Vick International both Amongst the other awards, the prize year’s entrants are supporting our
taking home prizes for their work with for Best Gas Network Improvement industry to become smarter and greener,
Northern Gas Networks. was given to Synthotech for their really does provide confidence that the
Opening proceedings, Dermot Nolan, System Two Assess and Seal Solution UK can lead the way when it comes to
CEO of Ofgem, said: “This evening is a (STASS) robotics project, developed tackling the challenges of climate change
remarkable celebration of the good work in conjunction with Northern Gas and meet its target on greenhouse gas
being done to drive innovation into our Networks and ALH Systems. In addition, emissions by 2050. The expertise and
energy systems. However, we need more Steve Vick International took home the skills needed to meet this challenge
innovation from third parties and those award for Best Innovation in Gas for are already present in the innovator
outside of the sector to help support the Enhanced SEAL, a collaborative project community, however, we also need bold
scale and pace of change needed to meet with Northern Gas Networks. leadership from within the utilities
the demand for a net zero carbon future. The EIC’s Managing Director Denise sector to identify the areas that most
“For this to happen, we must create Massey said: “This year’s event has need innovating.”

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