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SUMMIT AGENDA 2025

Day 1 Morning – Theme: Key Policy and Market Developments Worldwide

09:00 - 09:10

(10 mins)

Opening Welcome by Conference Chair

09:10 - 09:20 (10 mins)

[Host Country Remark] Delivering the UK's Net Zero Goals and Enhancing Industrial Competitiveness through CCUS

Sarah Jones MP
Minister of State
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero & Department for Business and Trade

09:20 - 09:30 (10 mins)

[Spotlight] Unlocking the North Sea's CCUS Potential: Driving Policy, Partnerships, and Energy Transition Goals

Dr. Nick Richardson
Head of Exploration & New Ventures 
North Sea Transition Authority

09:30 - 10:00 (30 mins)

[Global Gallery] Advancing Government Commitments and Incentives
[Keynote] Determining the Next Chapter for Global CCUS Deployment - Norway's Leading Perspective

Lars Erik Aamot
Director General
Norwegian Ministry of Energy 

[Keynote] Building a Global CCUS Powerhouse in Alberta - The Alberta Government's Roadmap

Hon. Brian Jean
Minister of Energy and Minerals
Government of Alberta (*Virtual)

[Keynote] Sustainable Growth in Brazil: Integrating CCUS into Economic and Industrial Strategies

Daniel Maia Vieira
Director
Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP)

10:00 - 10:50 (50 mins)

[C-Suite Panel] Navigating the Global CCUS Market: Growth, Expansion, and Breakthroughs
  • Recognize the current state of the CCUS market and identify key drivers and inhibitors of CCUS market growth
  • Forecast future market trends and potential growth areas and discuss the need for continuous innovation and adaptation to achieve climate targets
  • Explore opportunities for international partnerships and collaborations

Moderator: 

Justine Roure
Vice President Strategy & Policy
Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI)

Panelist:

Kelly Ripley
General Manager Commercial Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Shell

Julia Dubinina
CCS Vice President Commercial and Market
Harbour Energy

Martijn Smit
Vice President for CCS and Hydrogen Market Development and Policy Asks Globally
Equinor

Ganapathy Swamy
VP Large Projects Development EMEA
Linde

Coffee Break (30 mins)

11:20 - 11:40

(20 mins)

[Keynote] Charting the Path to Net Zero: Pioneering CCUS in the Cement Industry

Dr. Katharina Beumelburg
Chief Sustainability & New Technologies Officer
Heidelberg Materials

11:40 - 12:30

(50 mins)

[Executive Panel] Decarbonisation in Practice: Ramping up Carbon Capture in Heavy-Emitting Industries
  • Discuss unique challenges faced by heavy-emitting sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals, and energy generation
  • Review recent developments in carbon capture technology, and the efficiency and scalability of current solutions
  • Examine examples of successful carbon capture projects

Moderator: 

Bas Sudmeijer 
Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Panelist:

Mike Lockett
UK Country Chair
Uniper

Dr. Chris Manson-Whitton
Chief Executive Officer
Progressive Energy

Rozemarijn Wesby
Vice President CCUS, Head of Business Development
Holcim

Floris Mackor
Vice President, Large Industries & Strategy CCS
Air Liquide

Solange Baena
UK Lead for the Aviation Environmental Roadmap
Airbus

Luncheon

Day 1 Afternoon – Theme: Industry Integration and Commercialisation

14:00 - 14:50 (50 mins)

[Panel] Cutting-Edge Carbon Capture Solutions: Strategies for Enhanced Performance and Financial Viability
  • Explore the latest advancements in carbon capture technology and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with scaling up these solutions
  • Delve into the economic aspects of carbon capture solutions, comparing the costs of different technologies and discussing strategies to reduce expenses without compromising effectiveness
  • Examine the role of policy and regulation in fostering the development and deployment of carbon capture technologies

Moderator: 

René Willemars 
Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Panelist:

Eric Gray
President & CEO, Gas Power
GE Vernova

Jorge Pikunic
Chief Executive Officer
VPI

Nick Flinn
VP Decarbonisation & Emerging Technologies
Shell Catalysts & Technologies

Eng. Mazin Al Bahkali
Chief Executive Officer
Saudi Principal Buyer

Jim Stian Olsen
Chief Technology Officer
SLB Capturi

Aniruddha Sharma
Chair and CEO
Carbon Clean

14:50 - 15:10 (20 mins)

[Case Workshop] From FEED to FID: Making UK CCS a Reality
  • Describe how the UK’s first CCS projects achieved FID
  • Analyze how public funding and business models can enable investment
  • Explore lessons for the wider CCS industry

Ian Hunter
Managing Director
Net Zero Teesside Power

15:10 - 15:30 (20 mins)

[Keynote] Achieving Net Zero with Efficient Carbon Capture Solutions

Tom Shannon
Regional Sales Manager – North EMEA
Sensia (SLB & Rockwell Automation JV)

Coffee Break (30 mins)

16:10 - 16:30 (20 mins)

[Spotlight Industry Integration] Delivering Carbon Capture at Scale: From Dream to Reality

Owen Michaelson
Chief Executive Officer
Encyclis

16:30 - 16:50 (20 mins)

[Keynote] Addressing Key Challenges in Carbon Storage 

Malcolm Kent
Global Strategy Head, Carbon Storage
Viridien

16:50 - 17:10 (20 mins)

[Keynote] Carbon Capture and Utilization with Fertilizer Production (CCUF)

Ruoan Deng
Secretary to the Chairman
Jiangnan Environmental Protection

17:10 - 18:00 (50 mins)

[Panel] Scaling CCUS Markets: Bridging Finance, Carbon Credits, and Corporate Demand
  • Unlocking Capital for CCUS: The Role of Investors, Governments, and Market Incentives
  • Carbon Credits as a Growth Driver: Strengthening Demand from Corporate Buyers
  • Connecting Stakeholders: From Emitters to Offtakers in a Functioning CCUS Ecosystem
  • ​Global Best Practices: Lessons from Early-Mover CCUS Projects and Carbon Markets

Moderator: 

Andy Moore
Principal, Decarbonisation
Sproule ERCE 

Panelist:

Dr. Pratima Rangarajan
Chief Executive Officer
Climate Investment 

David Phillips
VP, Europe & Middle East
Svante

Afonso Gois
Managing Director
Global Infrastructure Partners

Dominic Cook
Net Zero and Energy Transition Advisory
WSP

Dr. Tony Rooke
Executive Director, Climate Risk and Resilience
Howden

18:00 - 21:00

(180 mins)

Sustainable Energy Night with Cocktail Reception and Awards Gala Dinner
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