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HOT TOPICS IN price control’s role in decarbonisation.

Dave Pearson, RIIO GD2 Manager at
HARROGATE Northern Gas Networks, gave an
insight into the funding structures and
financial impact of the price control.
Jahir Kashem, RIIO-GD2 Outputs and
Uncertainty Framework Manager at
Cadent, presented on ‘Shaping
RIIO-GD2 to Support a Low Carbon
Economy’, commenting on how
RIIO-GD2 can focus on the challenge
of decarbonisation. He stressed that it
is not a rollover of RIIO-GD1, but a
new opportunity that has the
potential to transform the way
networks operate.
There was an opportunity for
delegates to get involved in the GD2
discussion, with feedback gathered on
some key questions Ofgem are asking
of stakeholders.
Attendees commented that there
were “good speakers discussing the
importance of the future of our gas
Outlining the challenges ahead industry.” And that they “enjoyed the
open discussion” as it allowed them to
THE NORTH EAST & YORKSHIRE the networks should be undertaking hear the thoughts of their colleagues
Section had a fantastic turnout for its for the next regulatory period. on the future of the business.
Annual Hot Topic Event and BBQ, on Northern Gas Networks CEO Mark A huge thank you to the North
4 September, in Harrogate. Horsley opened the day, outlining the East & Yorkshire Section committee
This year’s ‘hot topic’ was RIIO-GD2 challenges that lie ahead and ways in for organising another vibrant and
– the next gas distribution network which the company is adapting to informative event. The Section’s
price control – with guest speakers combat them. This was followed by next event is on the 9 October
outlining the challenges ahead and presentations on what RIIO-GD2 and welcomes IGEM President
inviting input from delegates on what could mean for the networks and the Steve Edwards. ■

HEARTY TARTAN PARTY LIFTS SPIRITS IN GLASGOW

By Kelly France, IGEM afternoon tea and a selection of fine
Communications & Engagement wines and spirits. Thank you to
Coordinator everyone who donated a prize and
to the guests who entered the raffle.
THE IGEM SCOTTISH Section hosted The evening concluded with
its Annual Dinner Dance, on 14 attendees dancing the night away to
September, at Glasgow’s Double the sounds of Ocean Drive, a duo
Tree Hilton. who played contemporary and
Guests were welcomed to the classic pop hits. Late night revellers
event with a drinks reception and an then headed to the hotel bar for a
opening address from Scottish wee dram and to continue
Section Chair David McLeod. This networking with industry colleagues.
was followed by grace, delivered by A huge thank you to the main
committee member Ben Clarke, and event sponsor SGN, table sponsors
a three course meal with wine. Steer Energy, Armstrong Fluid
The charity raffle helped to raise Technology, Energetics, PM Projen,
over £1,300 for veterans charity and to our members and guests
Erskine, which cares for over 800 who helped to make it a
residents each year. Their homes memorable evening.
provide Scottish veterans with Special thanks goes to Scottish
long-term medical care, support and Section committee member Sheila
companionship. Lauchlan, who organised another
Raffle prizes included a helicopter David McLeod Section Chair and fantastic evening on behalf of the
ride for two, a signed rugby ball, Emily Lowther from Energetics Section and IGEM. ■

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