Energy programme
Interchange
Challenges on the provision of infrastructure for decarbonising transport in the UK
PILLAR PARTNER
4 March 2025
Session 1 – 14.00-15.15
Interchange 1 Theatre
Aligning the UK’s clean energy transition and the energy needs of a decarbonised transport system
00.00 Andy Clarke, scene setter
08.52 Bob Moran
20.13 Liam Lidstone
30.10 Jez Haskins
40.55 Panel discussion
Both the transport and energy sectors are undergoing radical change. To what extent are the clean energy transition and decarbonising transport agenda aligned. From the point of view of getting the energy and charging/refuelling infrastructure to where it’s needed to support a decarbonised transport system are there any red flags or policy clashes? How do we ensure rapid delivery
Moderator: Andy Clarke, Integrated Transport Director, Costain
Bob Moran, deputy director for decarbonisation strategy, DfT
Jez Haskins, Strategy Director, Taylor Woodrow
Liam Lidstone, Business Leader Infrastructure and Engineering, Energy Systems Catapult
Session 2 – 15.45-17.00
Interchange 1 Theatre
Lessons learnt from UK decarbonisation trials in road, rail, maritime and aviation
00.00 Andy Clarke, scene setter
02.35 Michael Hurwitz
14.30 Jim Brewin
26.09 Jane Thompson
39.02 Kirsty Gouck
50.30 Panel discussion
What are the headline lessons for energy generation and charging/refuelling infrastructure from early of trials across the road, rail, maritime and aviation sectors. With the emphasis on whether the performance and operations in practice are consistent with what’s expected or providing myth busting evidence of the need for a change in tack.
Moderator: Andy Clarke, Integrated Transport Director, Costain
Michael Hurwitz, Partner: Future Mobility, Energy, Innovation, PA Consulting
Jim Brewin, Chief Director, Hitachi Rail UK
Jane Thompson, Aviation Director, ICF | Deputy Chair, British Aviation Group
Kirsty Gouck, Systems Engineer, Connected Places Catapult
5 March 2025
Session 3 – 15.00-16.00
Interchange 1 Theatre
How transport-based businesses weigh up decarbonisation options and what infrastructure do they need to fulfil their ambitions?
00.00 Andy Clarke, scene setter
03.20 Megan Black
08.40 Steve Offley
17.21 Andrew Hagan
29.35 Panel discussion
How do transport-based businesses weigh up the challenges of decarbonisation and what infrastructure do they need to fulfil their ambitions? The session will unpack how major operators in the transport sector, particularly the difficult to decarbonise areas, make their technology, infrastructure and investment decisions associated with moving to net zero fleets
Moderator: Andy Clarke, Integrated Transport Director, Costain
Steve Offley, Net Zero transport lead, West & Wales Utilities
Andrew Hagan, Director, Chief Development Officer, Element-2
Megan Black, Head of Logistics and Environment, TfGM
Speakers
