Welsh Section
IGEM has a network of Sections that enhances membership by
offering a local perspective and enabling involvement with issues
in and around the gas industry. The Sections are run by volunteers
who organise a range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
events and networking opportunities.
Each Section has its own Chair and Secretary to deal with any
queries you may have within your area.
Forthcoming events:
The Section Committee
Thomas James, Welsh Section Chair
Thomas has been working at Wales & West Utilities Ltd since
2005. During this time, he has worked in a number of different
business areas and currently works in the Asset Management and
HS&E department. He joined IGEM in 2012, starting the process
to achieve Chartered status in 2014, and completed the Technical
Report requirement in 2015. Thomas achieved Chartered Engineer
status in 2016, a major milestone in his career. He has been a
member of the IGEM Young Person's Network (YPN) since 2016, which
provides useful information and networking opportunity in the gas
industry.
"During my year as Chair of the Welsh Section I am looking to
continue with the success of the events run over the previous year
with a variety of technical, membership and social events."
Morgan James, Welsh Section Senior Vice
Chair
Morgan joined Wales & West Utilities in August 2012, after
graduating from Swansea University with a Master's degree in
Mechanical Engineering. He initially enrolled on the Graduate
Scheme, a two-year structured programme, before moving into a more
substantive role as an Asset Officer within Asset Integrity. His
current role is an Asset Manager and is responsible for high
pressure pipelines, pressure management and high pressure storage.
Morgan is currently working towards Chartered Engineer status and
is planning on applying in 2018.
Steve Edwards, Welsh Section Treasurer
Steve joined the gas industry in 1992 as a Finance Graduate and
now has 23 years' experience in the sector. He has been closely
involved in the Ofgem review of the RPI-X, resulting in the "RIIO"
form of regulation. He led the first "RIIO" business plan
submission for Wales & West Utilities resulting in an agreed
settlement with Ofgem for the next 8 years. As a member of the ENA
Gas Futures Group, Steven has helped shape a number of
contributions as the group continues to make future energy policy.
Steven is also a Board Member of Energy Networks Association and in
2011 gave evidence on behalf of Energy Networks Association to the
Energy Select Committee on the future role for gas in the UK.
Energy is also a key issue for the devolved nations and Steven is a
member of the Welsh Government Energy and Advisory Panel.
