The WEF's Objectives:

The Westminster Energy Forum (WEF) is a Senior Leadership Network & Knowledge Exchange Programme for the strategic evaluation of issues at the intersection of energy transitions, climate change and (geo)political risk. 

Founded in 2004, the WEF functions as a small, independent think tank, delivering nine meetings during the political year. Its primary objectives are to:

• Convene expert energy and climate practitioners with responsibility for evaluating related strategic risks and policies.
   
• Share strategic information on the challenges and opportunities of decarbonisation policy, investment and innovation.
   
• Inform political and corporate decisions in support of Net Zero goals and ambitions.

AGENDA

Critical Minerals in a time of Geopolitical Stress: Challenges and Opportunities

Joel Watson, Head of Geopolitical Strategy, International Critical Minerals Team, Economic Development and Partnerships Directorate (EDPD), FCDO

Examining the nexus of economic trends, resource development and differing perspectives on energy transitions

Economic challenges to the global energy transition > current and emerging investment trends

Filippo Gaddo, Managing Director and Lead, UK Economics Practice, Alvarez & Marshall

China’s energy policy > sit rep, and future directions of travel

Belinda Schäpe, China Policy Analyst, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)

The Quiet Retreat: countering IEA forecasts, and the CT prognosis for global oil and gas

Guy Prince, Head of Energy Supply, Carbon Tracker (CT)

Towards a Nuclear Renaissance?  Examining Ambitions, Realities and Limiting factors for New Nuclear Deployments Internationally

Vanessa Jakovich, Partner, Freshfields

Harry Keeling, Head of Business Development - New Markets, Rolls Royce SMR

Dominic Kieran, Global Managing Director, Cameco UK

Global Gas Markets in Focus – Key Forecasts and Factors at Play, and the Wider Context of Natural Resources Market Trends and Risks

Bill Farren-Price, Director - Gas Programme, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Sam White, VP Commercial Structuring & Portfolio Management, Cheniere Energy