Main Conference Day TwoTuesday, 9 June 2026

Traditional energy sources remain indispensable to global energy security and supply, a reality underscored by recent geopolitical tensions. Making the financial and strategic case for private equity investment in the hydrocarbon sector. How do these assets provide critical stability and returns in a volatile market?

The global push for clean energy is no longer purely an environmental or economic issue – it has become a primary driver of international relations, national security, and strategic competition. This keynote address will dissect how geopolitical forces are fundamentally reshaping the investment landscape for private equity in the energy transition sector.

Identifying investment opportunities and navigating persistent hurdles in the renewables sector. What are the current investment trends in renewables and what key challenges are determining success in a dynamic and policy-driven market? How can we bridge the gap between ambitious climate goals and bankable, scalable renewable energy investments?

Why is CCUS no longer an optional extra, but a critical component for achieving net-zero emissions, particularly in heavy industries where alternatives are limited, such as cement, steel, and chemicals production? This exclusive interview will provide private equity investors with a strategic roadmap for deploying capital into this burgeoning sector in 2026.

With traditional banks constrained by regulations and often hesitant to finance certain risk profiles, private credit has emerged as a crucial, flexible, and rapidly growing source of capital for renewable energy and decarbonisation projects. How is private credit filling funding gaps and what are the key investment trends for 2026?

Exploring the critical and growing recognition of "molecular" energy sources like Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), hydrogen, and their derivatives (such as ammonia) as indispensable components of the energy transition.

What sophisticated storage solutions are private equity investors are targeting? What are the challenges of integrating these assets into existing grid infrastructure? Offering insights for investors seeking to bridge the gap between burgeoning energy demands and the infrastructure required to deliver a reliable clean energy future.

Water infrastructure has emerged as a critical, yet often overlooked, investment frontier at the intersection of energy production and the exponential demand from data centres and AI. How is private equity navigating the vital link between secure water resources, operational resilience, and the sustainability of modern infrastructure?

Exploring how private equity and infrastructure funds can effectively deploy capital to achieve meaningful emissions reductions while generating superior returns in hard-to-abate sectors. What strategies and scalable solutions do investors use to solve core financial and technological challenges of industrial decarbonisation?

Exploring the changing landscape for nuclear investment and examining the growing enthusiasm for both traditional, large-scale reactors and the innovative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the 2026 market. Where can public policy and private capital align to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy infrastructure?

In 2026, ESG considerations are no longer a separate reporting function but a critical driver of value creation and risk mitigation in private equity. This exclusive interview moves beyond compliance to explore how leading firms are integrating sustainability into the core of their energy transition investment strategies.

1. Scaling solutions: decarbonisation technologies and climate tech investment

2. Beyond mitigation: private capital and the climate adaptation imperative

3. The rule makers: how private equity navigates policy and regulation in energy transition

4. The invisible gigawatt: unlocking value through energy efficiency investments