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EDITOR’S LETTER

National Grid UK @nationalgriduk THIRTY DAYS has September, April, June and
Today at IGEM in Kegworth Katie November. All the rest have 31, except January, which
Black from @NatInfraCom, Neil has 876. Finally, we are in the month of pancakes and
Atkinson from @IGEMGi and Tony groundhogs and frozen drainpipes. It’s not better, but
Nixon from @nationalgriduk tackled it’s just that little bit closer to spring.
the technologies, incentives and It’s been a while since we last spoke and a lot has
investment needed for gas networks happened in the world… but most of it was disturbing
to meet UK carbon targets by 2050. and chaotic, so let’s ignore it and talk about gas.
#futureofgas #RIIO2
It’s been 30 years since the North Sea’s darkest day
– the Piper Alpha disaster. We’ve learned a lot since
then, without a doubt. But will those lessons be lost as flocks of experienced
gas engineers edge closer to retirement? What is the risk to the industry? How
best to retain their knowledge and expertise? Experts from DNV GL present
their research in this edition.
Gas distribution networks in the North of England are sharing their vision for
heating the homes of the future with hydrogen. In a new report, Northern Gas
Networks and Cadent, together with global energy company Equinor, discuss
how the existing gas network can be utilised to bring their vision to life.
Small errors in gas custody measurement can translate into big losses for
buyers and sellers. ABB’s Dr David Lincoln is taking a look at some of the digital
Thom Koller @ThomKollerADBA technologies enabling operators to better utilise measurement device data and
Hearing from the experts at reduce the cost of mismeasurements.
@adbioresources #ADBAnatcon on We’ve looked at the next steps for the gas grid, we’ve examined the role
connecting #biomethane plants to of low carbon gas, now IGEM is teaming up with think tank Carbon Connect
the gas grid before the 31 Jan 2020 once again to research the consumer’s role at the heart of energy policy. This
deadline @WWUtilities @dhurren63 third inquiry in the Future Gas Series will explore consumer attitudes towards
@IGEMGi @FlogasEnergy
heat, the acceptability of different decarbonisation methods and how open
consumers might be to changes in their homes and places of work. Find out
here how you can be involved.
The Gas Industry Awards are here again. But, before you start practising your
acceptance speech (or your gracious loser face) you have to actually be in with
a chance of winning. Get your entries in for the people, projects, products and
companies that impressed you in 2019. And if you can’t think of any, nominate
yourself (ain’t no shame in it). Our handy guide will tell you what the judges are
looking for.
This is a jam-packed edition for IGEM news. We are chatting to three people
whose lives were changed by a simple paper competition such as our very own
YPPC, we’re asking how CPD can be beneficial to businesses and we’re taking a
S4TP @S4TP_BigIdeas look back over everything we achieved in 2018 and some of the exciting things
Fantastic #BigIdeasDay in the pipeline for the year ahead.
@HalifaxAcademy_ with @IGEMGi All this is topped off with a generous helping of news and events from
just before Christmas. Behaviour, around the industry.
teamwork and commitment to We hope you enjoy the February edition!
ideas was phenomenal! #mentoring
#STEM #sustainability

Engineering Council @EngCouncil
Start planning for next year.
Nominations now open for the Gas
Industry Awards 2019. Be recognised Sharon Baker-Hallam BA (Hons) AIGEM, Editor
for the essential and remarkable Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM)
work you and your colleagues do
within the gas industry. Find out
more at www.gasindustryawards.
com from @IGEMGi & Tell us what you think
@energyutilities #GasAwards
Got something you want to get off your chest? We’re always happy to hear any
comments you might have about Gi. If you have an opinion you want to share with
us, email editor@igem.org.uk or write to Editor Sharon Baker-Hallam at IGEM
House, 26 & 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2DA. The best letters and
emails we receive will be featured on this page.

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