1. Chinese delegation to the East of England

2. About EEEGR
The East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) is the industry association for energy in the East of England, representing over 300 members across the supply chain.
Our Mission: ‘To be the source of new opportunities and knowledge to enable member companies to strategically grow their businesses’
Not for profit, industry-led group
Energy ‘Sector Lead’ organisation for local government
Members operate through all energy sectors:- Oil and gas, nuclear, renewables
Focussing on: Raising the profile of our industry, developing the supply chain,
Growing our diverse skills base, attracting investment into our region, lobbying government

3. Some of our members…

4. Our Energy Portfolio

5. What The East of England can Offer…
50 years of oil and gas
15 years offshore wind (Scroby sands)
Transferable skills
Adaptable supply chain willing to diversify
Proud tradition in exporting goods, services and skills
Track record in assisting business to locate to our region

6. What we do…
EEEGR aims to support the regional energy industry and facilitate discussion in a number of formats. We do this by:
Hosting networking events
Facilitating the Special Interest Groups (Late Life & Decom, Marine, Offshore wind and Southern North Sea Rejuvenation)
Hosting a number of special interest focus events
Supporting the local training regimes with our Skills for Energy initiative
Lobbying to Government on behalf of our members
Identify additional funding streams for our members

7. Diversification of Energy in the East..
Decarbonisation - elimination of coal power
Limited oil reserves
Hard to reach gas (perception)
Offshore wind
Developing tidal / wave technology
Large scale solar farms
Developments in nuclear
Micro-generation
Power up-loading
Energy storage

8. Energy events coming up….
Marine SIG Event - 22 June Norwich City Football Club, Norwich
In association with The Hydrographic Society. Inc presentations from Gardline, Cefas and Thurn Group Ltd
Offshore Wind SIG Event - 22 June Norwich City Football Club, Norwich
Inc presentations from Siemens, 3Sun and Fugro
EEEGR’s Awards Presentations and Dinner - 14 September Dunston Hall, Norwich
EEEGR House of Commons Reception - 18 October House of Commons, Westminster
Southern North Sea Conference and Exhibition March Norfolk Showground, Norwich.

9. Conclusion
Our heritage, supply chain, proximity to market(s), infrastructure, skills and available support from the people present here today demonstrates that the East of England is the ideal location for this exciting project.
EEEGR and our colleagues look forward to working with you.

10. Any Questions? Simon Gray: E: simon.gray@eeegr.com T: 01493 412197
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