IGEM is organising a selection of prestigious events in 2009 and you can download the full list here. The IGEM Flame will keep you informed on the latest events throughout the year.

24 September – Scottish Section Paper Evening – Ian Currie, Alliance Manager, Electricity Alliance East (OHL & Cables), UK Construction, will give a presentation on “The Development of UK Gas Transmission System”. This will Fulcrum’s Vantage Point Offices and start at 6.00pm. For further information click here.

8 October – London and Southern Section Paper Evening – Tony House, Smart Supply Project Director for Scottish and Southern Energy will give a presentation on “Smart Supply”. This will be held at the SSE/SGN Depot in Oxford and start at 6.00pm. For further information click here.  

13 October - Hazardous Area Classification Symposium - Do you want to keep abreast of the latest highly significant changes in the current methods of hazardous area classification? Do you want to get an update on current and future industry practices to comply with DSEAR? If yes, then this event is for you!

IGEM has arranged a symposium on 13 October for you to be amongst the first to get an update on the new standards for downstream installations and a summary of the recent HSL research on low pressure gas releases.

For all enquiries call Gemma Tunnicliffe on 01509 678159 or email gemma@igem.org.uk. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available!

15 October – Midlands Section Paper Evening – Johnny Johnston, Project Manager, Sustainable Gas Group – National Grid, will give a presentation on “Renewable Gas”. This will be held at National Grid’s Warwick offices and start at 5.30pm. For further information click here. 

21 October - Managing Energy Emergencies - Could you manage your business in the event of a pandemic emergency? Do you want to know how the future changes in the energy industry and government could affect how you respond to emergencies? Could you be an effective leader and help minimise any disruption on the emergency response to your organisation? If yes, then this event is for you!

IGEM can provide you with the support you need to manage your business in the event of an energy emergency. Join IGEM in association with Steelhenge on a joint event to Manage Energy Emergencies in Dublin in October.

For all enquiries call Gemma Tunnicliffe on 01509 678159 or email gemma@igem.org.uk.

5 November - Gas 2009 - This one day seminar, organised jointly with the SBGI, will focus on 'Sustaining a pivotal role in a new energy future'. It will again be held at IMAGO in Loughborough. Contact Vanessa Webster at SBGI on 01926 513763 or email vanessa@sbgi.org.uk for more information.

17 November - Managing the Integrity of UK Underground Cross-Country Pipelines – IGEM is supporting this IMechE event therefore IGEM Members will receive the discounted IMechE rate when booking. To find out more about either event call Jacqui Parker on +44 (0)20 7304 6966 or email psg@imeche.org 

December - Resolving difficulties in supplying gas to blocks of flats - Please note that the seminars originally planned for December have been postponed until 2010. Keep reading the IGEM Flame for further information.

Project Manager

- Salary - Negotiable
- Other benefits include car allowance and a stakeholder pension scheme option

Squire Energy is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager to work in London and the South East. Ideally, candidates will already live within a 20-mile radius of central London.

This challenging and varied role is primarily to manage our contractors and to ensure we continue to deliver the excellent levels of service expected by our customers. This position requires people with good customer liaison skills and a proven track-record in contractor management and project delivery, on time and to budget.

Part of the Project Manager’s duties will require them to arrange, attend and facilitate pre-start and regular meetings with our customers, suppliers and contractors. Applicants will need to possess relevant natural gas technical, supervisory and NRSWA qualifications and be IT literate. 

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Membership:

One plus one scheme - IGEM's 'One Plus One' scheme, where IGEM Members receive a discount on their own membership for introducing friends or colleagues to IGEM membership, has now been extended - it is now possible to receive FREE membership by introducing 10 new members! Click here for more information.

Technical Report Option Workshop - The Membership department is holding a technical report workshop for members and their mentors who are considering this route to registration or who have already started the process but need some extra guidance. This will take place on Tuesday 6 October. Click here for more information or contact Claire McHugh by calling 01509 678154 or emailing claire@igem.org.uk.

Technical:

Draft IGEM/TD/13 Edition 2, Pressure regulating installations for Network pipeline systems, pipelines and pipes, is now available for industry comment. The draft can be downloaded by clicking here, and comments can be submitted by downloading and completing the Comments Submission Form. Once completed the form should be emailed to technical@igem.org.uk. The deadline for Comments is Friday 23 October.

Did you know IGEM sells sets of its most popular Standards? These are available at a much reduced price than if brought separately! Click here for more information.

IGEM Committees: IGEM has a number of Committees working to support the Council and Secretariat in achieving the Institution’s business objectives. At the present time several of these Committees are seeking new members, therefore if you could be interested in joining them then please get in touch. Specifically we are looking for members for technical, finance and journal committees, and a new website project group. Please contact us and let us know what you are interested in by calling 01509 678157 or emailing rebecca@igem.org.uk.  

Gas International: Have you ever thought of writing an article for Gas International? We are always looking to receive technical articles so please contact us with any ideas via rebecca@igem.org.uk.

The next edition of Gas International, Engineering and Management, is our October Edition. Features include:

• Utilise profile
• YPN paper: Engineering in the UK
• Rothbury presentation
• Summer Ball reviewed
• Standards update

More info on advertising in the Gas International Journal.