Guaranteeing security of supply to support sustainable UK industrial growth

20 May 2026
Resilience Stage

As heavy industries move toward decarbonisation, the UK must align its energy system to support cleaner processes without compromising reliability. This session explores how policy and innovation are driving the necessary infrastructure build and innovative solutions to deliver security of supply.

 Sponsored by: 
Data Centre Demand


Chair welcome and introduction
Lucinda Dann, Features Editor - Utility Week

Decarbonising industrial clusters with microgrids
Paul Glendinning, Director of Energy Systems - Northern Power Grid

Innovation for industrial water users: finding alternatives to drinking water for industrial processes
Mallak Mustafa, Innovation Project Manager - Southern Water

Leveraging the value of co-location in meeting demand for data centres
Alex Howison, Director - Eclipse Power Optimise

Chairperson
Lucinda Dann
Lucinda Dann, Features Editor - Utility Week
Speakers
Mallak Mustafa
Mallak Mustafa, Innovation Project Manager - Southern Water
Paul Glendinning
Paul Glendinning, Director of Energy Systems - Northern Power Grid
Alex Howison
Alex Howison, Director - Eclipse Power Optimise