What’s the role of Gas in the UK energy transition?

Thursday 24th November 2022
Theatre : Energy & Carbon Management Strategy Public Sector
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11:00 - 11:50 | Download Show Guide
The new Government has renewed its commitment to net zero and progress is continuing apace in reforms for power sector decarbonisation and to somewhat of a lesser extent, to decarbonise our heating through electrification, hydrogen and zero carbon heat networks. However the energy crisis is also seeing the re-introduction of effectively a Strategic Reserve of coal plants and some of the most extreme spark spreads seen for a long time.
In this context, this panel will ask:
- What is the role of existing gas assets in the power and heat sectors? Do we need a clearer strategy for their role going forward?
- What is the role, if any, of new gas assets, including CHP?
- What will be the different decarbonisation paths of gas generation and how do we prevent stranded assets?