NOF CONFERENCE
INTERNATIONAL INTEREST Over 250 delegates from the UK and international supply chain were in attendance for Mr Hendry’s speech at the conference, including a delegation from Brazil, which was followed by a series of presentations from leading executives from across the energy sectors.
Charles Hendry said: “The role of the supply chain in a balanced energy future is an important issue for the whole economy. What we are determined to achieve in the oil & gas, nuclear and renewables sectors is much higher elements of British content. We want companies investing in the UK to understand the excellence and skills that exist among the businesses here which can meet their needs.
“We also want to be much clearer about what government can do to remove barriers for companies as they try to win international contracts.
Keith Hunter Seimens Energy Service
“I don’t want that manufacturing excellence and success just to be the North East history, I want it to be its future as well.”
George Rafferty, Chief Executive of NOF Energy, said: “It was pleasing to hear the Minister’s endorsement of the UK supply chain and the Government’s continuing support to achieve a greater element of ‘UK content’ in energy sector contracts.
“His comments really set the tone for the conference, which provided the ideal opportunity for attendees to understand the challenges and future prospects over the next couple of decades in the existing and new emerging energy sectors.
“The development of the UK offshore wind industry was a key area of debate across the conference schedule and there was optimism among delegates
Energy Minister Charles Hendry
SPEAKERS • Keith Hunter, General Manager – Training, from Siemens Energy Service explained to delegates the challenges and opportunities for the development of a skilled workforce for the sector.
• Andrew Bellamy, Senior Industrial and Supply Chain Project Manager, with AREVA UK, explained the company’s plans for offshore wind and took part in a number of networking sessions with delegates.
NETWORKING Networking was a key part of the conference, with a number of opportunities incorporated in the day’s schedule to encourage delegates to develop new and existing relationships.
“UK companies are well-established with a strong track record of doing business internationally and have a skilled and willing workforce. We can support them by constantly reminding people of the skills that exist here.
“We need £200bn of new investment in our energy sector and we want that money to bring in an enormous amount of jobs right across the United Kingdom because we believe we have the best skills to offer the market.
from the Minister’s comments that supply chain opportunities will begin to present themselves.”
CONFERENCE FOCUS Sponsored by Dickinson Dees and Tees Valley Unlimited, the conference addressed the role the supply chain has to play in achieving a balanced energy future.
A strong panel of speakers, exhibitors and leading executives from respected organisations, including AREVA UK and Siemens Energy Service from the offshore wind industry discussed the future of the energy sectors served by a multi-skilled, adaptable, integrated supply chain.
On the evening before the conference, NOF Energy hosted a networking reception, sponsored by Recognition PR, which presented an excellent opportunity to meet new contacts including a special delegation from Brazil.
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