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Hotel Okura, Amsterdam

19-20 April 2027: RegatecX
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Key Sessions
Angus Paxton
NESO update: A net zero energy system for the future – What lessons can be learned from a holistic approach optimising the entire energy system?
National Energy System Operator (NESO), United Kingdom
Yao Li
Guest speaker: “Crossing the river by feeling the stones” - Natural gas’ role in China’s energy future
SIA Energy
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08:00 - 09:00
Welcome Coffee
Showing 2 of 2 Streams
09:00 - 09:10
Chair's welcome and opening remarks
  • Melinda Crane - Independent Journalist, Event Host
09:10 - 09:45
Panel: Spotlight on CSEE region - Opening paths for gas and LNG flows & what obstacles are still in the way to encourage liquidity and competitiveness?
  • Gregor Weinzettel - Gas Expert, DGW Advisory
  • Janez Kopač - CEO, US4GAS
  • László Fritsch - Deputy CEO, CCO, MVM ONEnergy
  • Szabolcs Ferencz - Chairman-CEO, FGSZ Natural Gas Transmission
  • Timm Kehler - Chairman & CEO, DIE GAS- UND WASSERSTOFFWIRTSCHAFT
09:45 - 10:20
Panel: The East Med energy revolution - New corridors, new powers, new Europe
  • Gina Cohen - Independent Consultant, Gina Energy
  • Katerina Papalexandri - Chief Financial Officer, Arcius Energy
  • Julian Bowden - Senior Visiting Research Fellow - OIES, Former bp
  • Fiona Mullen - Director, Sapienta Economics & Cyprus Expert
  • Costis Stambolis - Chairman & Executive Director, Institute of Energy for SE Europe
10:20 - 10:40
Presentation: The future of joint purchasing and flexible contracting
  • William Jordan - Chief Legal and Policy Officer, EQT Corporation
  • Anne-Sophie Corbeau - Global Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
10:40 - 11:10
Guest speaker: “Crossing the river by feeling the stones” - Natural gas’ role in China’s energy future
  • Yao Li - CEO, SIA Energy
11:10 - 11:40
Morning coffee & networking break
09:00 - 10:30
Bright Sparks: CEO breakfast - Energy career pathways for our workforce’s next generation
  • Pat van de Loosdrecht - Energy Leader, Mentor & Coach
  • Joachim von Schéele - Director Global Commercialization, Linde
  • Jurgita Šilinskaitė-Venslovienė - Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, KN Energies
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
11:40 - 11:55
NESO update: A net zero energy system for the future – What lessons can be learned from a holistic approach optimising the entire energy system?
  • Angus Paxton - Head of Gas and Whole Energy Network Development, National Energy System Operator (NESO), United Kingdom
  • Torben Brabo - Honorary President, GIE
11:55 - 12:35
Panel: How are Europe & the UK ensuring the right networks for the future?
  • Erik Rakhou - Managing Director and Founder, Rakhou Associates
  • Pierre Duvieusart - President, ENTSOG, Deputy CEO, NaTran
  • Lucie Boost - Secretary General, GIE
  • Angus Paxton - Head of Gas and Whole Energy Network Development, National Energy System Operator (NESO), United Kingdom
  • Cristina Zaharia - Senior Public Affairs Advisor, Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S)
12:35 - 13:00
Closing Debate: The Untold LNG Story of US vs EU
  • Anne-Sophie Corbeau - Global Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
  • Erik Rakhou - Managing Director and Founder, Rakhou Associates
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch & networking
Showing 2 of 2 Streams
14:00 - 14:05
Chair's opening remarks
  • Alex Barnes - Director, Alex Barnes & Associates
14:05 - 14:45
Panel: Resilience of Europe’s energy – Transmission and distribution grids connecting the dots to bring in the new energies online
  • Barbara Jinks - Director, Ready4H2
  • Cristina Zaharia - Senior Public Affairs Advisor, Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S)
  • Cornelia Kawann - Head of Division Market Surveillance, Federal Electricity Commission, Switzerland
  • Serkan Er - Operations Director, Kibar Enerji
14:45 - 15:05
Presentation: TAP’s role in Europe's energy security of supply
  • Marija Savova - Head of Commercial, TAP
15:05 - 15:45
Panel: Deep dive into transportation: From H2Med, the Baltic Gas corridor and the Vertical corridor
  • Alex Barnes - Director, Alex Barnes & Associates
  • Anna Slavkovská - Senior Expert, NAFTA, Slovakia
  • Chris Treanor - Executive Director, Partnership to Address Global Emissions
  • Clement Johan Ulrichsen - Director of Gas Markets, Energinet, Denmark
  • Jana Kavicka - Commercial Manager, H2Med, NaTran
15:45 - 15:50
Chair’s closing remarks
  • Alex Barnes - Director, Alex Barnes & Associates
14:00 - 14:05
Chair's opening remarks
  • Melinda Crane - Independent Journalist, Event Host
14:05 - 14:45
Panel: Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors through CCS & hydrogen
  • Peter Kristensen - Founder & Chair, CO₂ Hub Europe
  • Pierre Dechamps - Lecturer, SciencesPo
  • Phillip Solomon - Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group (BRG)
14:45 - 15:05
Presentation: CCS Project in the Port of Rotterdam – From vision to reality
  • Dorus Bakker - Director Finance, Porthos CCS
15:05 - 15:45
Panel: Carbon markets and CCS – Update on policies, projects and commercial development and advocacy
  • Melinda Crane - Independent Journalist, Event Host
  • Peter Kristensen - Founder & Chair, CO₂ Hub Europe
  • Camilla Montemurro - Policy Advisor, Eurogas
  • Caterina De Matteis - Senior Policy Manager, IOGP Europe
15:45 - 15:50
Chair's closing remarks
  • Melinda Crane - Independent Journalist, Event Host
15:50 - 16:00
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