The WEF's Objectives:

The Westminster Energy Forum (WEF) is a Senior Leadership Network & Knowledge Exchange Programme for the strategic evaluation of issues at the intersection of energy transitions, climate change and (geo)political risk. 

Founded in 2004, the WEF functions as a small, independent think tank, delivering nine meetings during the political year. Its primary objectives are to:

• Convene expert energy and climate practitioners with responsibility for evaluating related strategic risks and policies.
   
• Share strategic information on the challenges and opportunities of decarbonisation policy, investment and innovation.
   
• Inform political and corporate decisions in support of Net Zero goals and ambitions.

Agenda

Challenges in Resourcing a Sustainable Global Energy Transition: Critical Minerals

Joel Watson, Head of Geopolitical Strategy, International Critical Minerals Team, Economic Development and Partnerships Directorate (EDPD), FCDO UK Govt

Examining the Nexus of Resource Development, Transition Policies, and Investment Trends

Belinda Schäpe, China Policy Analyst, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)

Nicola Harris, Global Head of Natural Resources, MS Amlin

Allan Baker, Global Head of Energy Transition, Societe Generale CIB

Global Gas Markets in Focus – Key Forecasts and Factors at Play, and the Wider Context of Natural Resources Market Trends and Risks

Bill Farron-Price, Director – Gas Programme, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Andrew Walker, VP LNG Strategy, Cheniere Energy

Towards a Nuclear Renaissance?  Examining Ambitions, Realities and Limiting factors for New Nuclear Deployments Internationally

Vanessa Jakovich, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 

Harry Keeling, Head of Business Development - New Markets, Rolls Royce SMR

Dominic Kieran, Global Managing Director, Cameco UK