The future of the gas network

19 May 2026
Nature, Climate and Resilience Stage

What does the future hold for the gas network? Will gas use decline due to electrification? What role could green gases like biomethane and hydrogen play? And what does that mean for our gas infrastructure? Will we still need it? If so, how much and for what purpose? What might the regulatory impacts of a declining user base be? This session explores all of these things and more.


Chair welcome and introduction
James Earl, Chief Executive - FEN

Talk title to be advised
Adam Bell, Director of Policy - Stonehave

Talk title to be advised
To be announced

The role of Gas Networks in supporting integrated energy systems
Jonathan Martindale, Director of Business Development - Phoenix Energy

The role of biomethane in a GB whole energy system
Nic Crowe, Co Chair - Green Gas Taskforce

Chairperson
James Earl
James Earl, Chief Executive - FEN
Speakers
Adam Bell
Adam Bell, Director of Policy - Stonehave
Jonathan Martindale
Jonathan Martindale, Director of Business Development - Phoenix Energy
Nic Crowe
Nic Crowe - Green Gas Taskforce