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SUMMIT AGENDA 2025

Day 1 Morning – Theme: Key Policy and Market Developments Worldwide

09:00 - 09:10

(10 mins)

Opening Welcome by Conference Chair

09:10 - 09:20 (10 mins)

[Host Country Remark] Decarbonising the UK Economy with CCUS

09:20 - 09:30 (10 mins)

[Spotlight] CCUS in North Sea's Transition

Dr. Nick Richardson
Head of Exploration & New Ventures 
North Sea Transition Authority

09:30 - 09:50 (20 mins)

[Global Gallery] Advancing Government Committments and Incentives

09:50 - 10:40 (50 mins)

[C-Suite Panel] Navigating the Global CCUS Market: Growth, Expansion, and Breakthroughs
  • Recognize the current state of the CCUS market and identify key drivers and inhibitors of CCUS market growth
  • Forecast future market trends and potential growth areas and discuss the need for continuous innovation and adaptation to achieve climate targets
  • Explore opportunities for international partnerships and collaborations

Bernhard Koudelka
Vice President Carbon Capture and Storage
Shell

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Simon Herbert
Vice President, EAME

ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions

Martijn Smit
Vice President for CCS and Hydrogen Market Development and Policy Asks Globally
Equinor

Coffee Break (30 mins)

11:10 - 11:30

(20 mins)

[Keynote] Charting the Path to Net Zero: Pioneering CCUS in the Cement Industry

Dr. Katharina Beumelburg
Chief Sustainability Officer
Heidelberg Materials

11:30 - 12:20

(50 mins)

[Executive Panel] Decarbonisation in Practice: Ramping up Carbon Capture in Heavy-Emitting Industries
  • Discuss unique challenges faced by heavy-emitting sectors such as steel, cement, and chemicals
  • Review recent developments in carbon capture technology, and the efficiency and scalability of current solutions
  • Examine examples of successful carbon capture projects

Moderator: 

   
Senior Representative
Boston Consulting Group

Panelist:

Mike Lockett
UK Country Chair
Uniper

Dr. Chris Manson-Whitton
Chief Executive Officer
Progressive Energy

Dr. Lars Kissau
President Net Zero Accelerator
BASF

Irina Gorbounova
Vice President M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund
ArcelorMittal

Floris Mackor
Vice President, Large Industries & Strategy CCS
Air Liquide

12:20 - 12:40 (20 mins)

[Keynote] Reserved
Luncheon

Day 1 Afternoon – Theme: Industry Integration and Commercialisation

14:00 - 14:50 (50 mins)

[Panel] Cutting-Edge Carbon Capture Solutions: Strategies for Enhanced Performance and Financial Viability
  • Explore the latest advancements in carbon capture technology and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with scaling up these solutions
  • Delve into the economic aspects of carbon capture solutions, comparing the costs of different technologies and discussing strategies to reduce expenses without compromising effectiveness
  • Examine the role of policy and regulation in fostering the development and deployment of carbon capture technologies

Moderator: 

   
Senior Representative
Boston Consulting Group

Panelist:

Eric Gray
President & CEO, Gas Power
GE Vernova

Jorge Pikunic
Chief Executive Officer
VPI

14:50 - 15:10 (20 mins)

[Spotlight Business Models] CCUS in Low-Carbon Energy Future: Current State and Business Models Innovations

15:10 - 15:30 (20 mins)

[Keynote] Reserved for Rockwell Automation

  
Speaker Representative
Rockwell Automation

Coffee Break (30 mins)

16:10 - 16:30 (20 mins)

[Spotlight Industry Integration] Delivering Carbon Capture at Scale: From Dream to Reality

Owen Michaelson
Chief Executive Officer
Encyclis

16:30 - 16:50 (20 mins)

[Keynote] Reserved for Viridien

  
Speaker Representative
Viridien

16:50 - 17:10 (20 mins)

[Case Workshop] From FEED to FID: A Roadshow of CCS Projects in Operation and Construction
  • Analyze current CCUS project investment landscape
  • Explore public funding for early markets/projects
  • Discuss private capital opportunities, risks, and strategies
  • Explore strategies for mitigating financial risks and building an investable CCUS portfolio

17:10 - 18:00 (50 mins)

[Panel] Scaling CCUS Markets: Bridging Finance, Carbon Credits, and Corporate Demand
  • Unlocking Capital for CCUS: The Role of Investors, Governments, and Market Incentives
  • Carbon Credits as a Growth Driver: Strengthening Demand from Corporate Buyers
  • Connecting Stakeholders: From Emitters to Offtakers in a Functioning CCUS Ecosystem
  • ​Global Best Practices: Lessons from Early-Mover CCUS Projects and Carbon Markets

18:30 - 20:30

(120 mins)

“Sustainability Night” Cocktail Reception
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