Midlands Energy Conference 2025

This year’s conference will shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking work taking place across the Midlands in shaping the future of energy production, infrastructure, and storage.

Through an exploration of key projects currently underway, we’ll examine both the challenges and the opportunities these developments present for the regional business community.

Delegates will gain valuable insights into the innovation driving the sector forward, with opportunities throughout the day to engage with speakers, ask questions, and network with industry peers.

Agenda (to date):
- Welcome from our host, Derwent Hydroelectric Power Limited – including an overview of their operations

- Regional energy update from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) - Michael Gallagher, Director of Green Growth & Climate Resilience, EMCCA

We will hear about the work of the Green Growth and Climate Resilience team in the context of the wider EMCCA organisation.

- Flogas (DCC Energy UK) Business Case Study - How Flogas are approaching decarbonisation of their products, including some of the innovative work they are doing to “green” LPG

- STEP Fusion: Positioning East Midlands at the heart of the emerging fusion energy sector – Howard Wilson, Director of Science and Technology, UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.

- 1Energy: District Heat Networks – the next generation

Detail of a new initiative in Derby City to reshape the way Derby heats homes and buildings.

- Three student case studies on the future of energy creation and storage - Introduction from Professor David Grant, Director of the University of Nottingham Energy Institute

- Detail of the Peak Cluster – John Egan, CEO, Peak Cluster Ltd.

Overview of the Peak Cluster, which brings together the UK’s leading producers to decarbonise 40% of the UK’s cement and lime production using carbon capture and storage technology.

- Panel discussion

- Networking over a buffet lunch