One day ‘Gas Supply Emergency’ workshops are running around the UK and Ireland.
They are by the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM), with crisis management and business continuity consultancy Steelhenge and supported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Their aim is to update gas engineers and emergency planners on emergency arrangements and likely developments. The workshops will be based on input from industry and government energy emergency planning people, with discussion of case studies. The workshops will cover:
Overview of Gas Emergency Arrangements
Local Gas Supply Arrangements
National Gas Supply Emergencies
Managing the Consequences of a Gas Emergency
Dates and venues:
London 30 September; Midlands 15 October; Scotland 30 October; Republic of Ireland 20 November.
The gas industry provides an essential service to business and to society in general. In addition to gas being used directly by domestic and non-domestic consumers, it fuels up to 40pc of electricity generation in Great Britain and 80pc of generation in the Republic of Ireland. The gas industry, say organisers, is becoming increasingly integrated with the UK and Irish networks forming part of a pan-European gas network that is increasingly dependant on worldwide markets for supply. As a result there is a greater potential for gas supply emergencies to occur which could be directly associated with significant socioeconomic impacts.
As part of continuous professional development this course will meet requirements for gas engineers to be aware of industry developments and the impact this has on the arrangements for managing a gas supply emergency. It will also serve to update large volume gas users on the commercial and technical implications of a gas supply emergency.
For more information on the workshops and to book a place, ring Vicky Maskell at IGEM on 01509 282459 or [email protected]
