National Gas Energy Forum (NGEF)
Open to all energy industry stakeholders, the National Gas Energy Forum (NGEF) provides a vital platform for disseminating industry and operational information, sharing ideas and planning for the future of the UK energy sector.
As the critical infrastructure owner and system operator for gas, National Gas has a central role to play in the energy system, securing Britain’s energy and supporting the transition to net zero. Our role includes bringing together all energy stakeholders to facilitate discussions between the industry, regulators and government.
The National Gas Energy Forum – formerly the Operational Forum – provides a unique opportunity to unite all stakeholders in discussions about the entire energy sector. It enables diverse groups to share information, understand challenges and align on priorities - supporting the industry and government to advance the energy system and deliver the country’s long-term objectives.
Each NGEF event features two sessions
Part 1. Industry: strategic overview. High-profile speakers from industry, government, energy markets and think-tanks share strategic updates on UK energy policy, regulation, market structure and clean power.
Part 2. Operators: National Gas operational updates. Like its predecessor, the Operational Forum, the NGEF continues to provide information on operational performance, system operator updates and events on the National Transmission System (NTS).
This is a critical time for the energy sector. The NGEF creates an opportunity to mobilise the industry, engage all energy-transition stakeholders, and drive the agenda for the future of UK energy.
What topics are covered?
- Energy and wider sector trends
- Future of regulation and market design
- NTS activity and operational performance
- NTS operational updates
- Policy and regulation developments
The agenda varies for each forum, reflecting operational events, regulatory changes, topical developments and seasonal issues.
Where is it held?
The NGEF is held at One Birdcage Walk, London – home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers – as well as online.
NGEF dates for 2025:
New Forum Launch – 17 April 2025
09:00-09:30: Arrival and refreshments
09:30-10:30: Part I – government and industry leader updates
Speakers:
- Jake Tudge, Corporate Affairs Director, National Gas
- Matt Steele, Chief Operating Officer, National Gas
- Tom Hughes, Assistant Director, Energy, NISTA
- Dr Eoin Devane, Team Leader - Carbon Budgets, Climate Change Committee
- Rachel Siddell, Head of Hydrogen Networks Strategy, DESNZ
10:30-11:00: Break and refreshments
11:00-12:00: Part II – National Gas updates, including our Summer Outlook
Speakers:
- Rachel Hinsley, Business Delivery and Operational Liaison Manager, National Gas
- Luke Benson, Network Access & Short-term Risk, National Gas
- Craig James, Head of National Control, National Gas
- Chris Thompson and Karen Healy, Engagement & Publications Manager and Engagement & Publications Lead, National Gas
- Matt Newman, Market Change Manager, National Gas
12:00-1:00: Lunch and departure
Three Molecule Strategy – 17 July 2025
Agenda to be released
Winter Focus – 30 October 2025
Agenda to be released
Who should attend?
The insights and updates shared at the NGEF are relevant to the whole energy sector. Attendees include:
- Academia
- Advisory bodies
- Consultancies
- Downstream energy suppliers
- Energy networks
- Energy traders
- Energy users
- Government departments
- Independent generators
- Media
- Midstream energy businesses
- NESO
- NTS customers
- Power generators
- Regulators
- Research bodies
- Shippers
- Think tanks
- Trade bodies
- Upstream energy operations