Gas Utilisation Conference 2025

08.45  

Registration

09.30

Welcome and Introduction
David Tomkin, IGEM President

Session 1 – Safety
Chaired by Steve Critchlow, Principal Registered Gas Engineer, HSE

Building regulatory regime  - The role of government authorised self-certification schemes
Mussa Awaleh, Team Leader, HSE – Building Safety Division

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR)
Nick Evans, Director, Blue Flame Associates Ltd

LPG Safety - findings from incident experience
Neville King, Principal Consultant/Team Leader, DNV

Panel Question and Answer

11.15

Refreshments and Exhibition

11.45

Session 2 – Training
Chaired by Laura-Lee Oxley, National Quality & Performance Manager, Calisen Metering

The future of ACS
Richard Harper, Contract Manager (Gas), EU Skills

Industrial Gas Accreditation Scheme (I-GAS)
Simon Gadsdon, Operations Manager, SGAS

Future Proofing Gas Engineering: The Role of Training in a Changing Industry
Richard Firth, Managing Director, VIVA Training

Panel Question and Answer

13.00

Lunch and Exhibition

14.00

Session 3 – People
Chaired by Jonathan Kane, Chief Executive Officer, Kane International

Gas Safe Register - A look ahead
Claire Alcock , Managing Director of Capita Central Government Portfolio, Capita Plc – Gas Safe Register

The growing danger of gas theft: What can the industry do?
David Garner, Director of Safety, Health and Environment, Cadent

Decarbonising Homes as a Social Landlord
Shaun Bennett, Director of Property, Derby 

Panel Question and Answer

Industry Update

IGEM/UP/1B Edition 4 Review
Andy Durber, Director, Blue Flame Associates

Closing Remarks
Trevor Smallpeice, Chair, Large Business Forum

End of conference