Energy experts come together to discuss securing a ‘fair transition’ for workers in The Humber Estuary

Offshore Energies UK is bringing together local energy experts from industry and academia for a discussion on the future of The Humber’s energy workforce.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Oct 2022, 06:00 BST
Updated 14th Oct 2022, 11:11 BST

The OEUK roundtable will convene experts to share insight on how to achieve a ‘fair transition’ for The Humber, which allows the UK to transition to clean energy while protecting the local economy, jobs, and the area’s status as a beacon for energy innovation.

The sector is a major source of employment in the region, with recent research from OEUK showing that the sector supports 9,000 jobs in Yorkshire and The Humber alone.

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Speaking ahead of the roundtable event, Dr Alix Thom, Workforce Engagement & Skills Manager at OEUK, said: “The journey to net zero is undoubtedly one of the most important issues we face today.

A misty morning at the Humber Bridge taken from the Far Ings Nature Reserve sent in by Ian Robinson.A misty morning at the Humber Bridge taken from the Far Ings Nature Reserve sent in by Ian Robinson.
A misty morning at the Humber Bridge taken from the Far Ings Nature Reserve sent in by Ian Robinson.

"With thanks to the North Sea Transition Deal – a deal industry signed to help to decarbonise not only oil and gas, but the whole UK economy –our energy industry is on track to transition to a cleaner energy mix.

"However, it’s important we get the transition right, which means safeguarding jobs and opening up new employment opportunities for the local workforce. I look forward to discussing the best routes to get there at today’s roundtable, and hearing from the energy community on how we can best work together.”

Dr Thom will be joined by other experts, including Dominic Martin, Senior Advisor on Policy & Regulation, Equinor, and Simon Collingwood, Head of External Relations, AMRC.

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Mark Goldstone, Head of Regional Policy, Confederation of British Industry, Jade Fernandez, Stakeholder Manager, SSE Thermal, and Louise Smith, Director, Aura, University of Hull will also join the discusion.

The event is the first in a series of three roundtables that OEUK is hosting in traditional oil and gas heartlands across the UK.

The talks aim to to help ensure these communities are included in the transition to a new green economy and the next one will take place in Aberdeen on Wednesday, October 19.

Offshoe Energies UK also supports the North Sea Transition deal, which aims to harness the expertise of the offshore oil and gas industry in helping the UK achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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