James Walker, Hydrogen Manager at EMEC, will be participating in this month’s ‘Climate Cafe’.

The Climate Cafe is a monthly event organised by Aberdeen Climate Action. Each month focuses on a different topic related to climate action, research and solutions.

The three speakers for this month’s Climate Cafe are:

- Prof Paul Dodds (Energy Systems, UCL): The Role of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Global Energy System

- James Walker (Hydrogen Development Manager, European Marine Energy Centre): Orkney Hydrogen Project

- Kathryn Logan (Energy Policy Researcher, University College Dublin): Hydrogen Buses and Trains.

This online version of our Climate Cafe will follow the same structure as our face to face cafes: three 20 minutes presentations will be followed by an opportunity for you to ask the speaker questions and participate in the discussion.

Details to join the Zoom meeting will be included in your confirmation email when you sign up. The event space will be open from 6:30, talks begin at 7 pm.

You can find more information about our Climate Cafes and about Aberdeen Climate Action here

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Join James Ferguson, EMEC Research & Development Engineer, to discuss testing marine renewable energy technologies and combatting the climate crisis on Monday, 10th May at 19:00 BST.

The event is hosted by the Scottish Seabird Centre.

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) was set up in 2003 in the Orkney Islands to provide a plug-and-play environment to test and further develop marine renewable energy technologies, particularly wave and tidal converters. In parallel, the world has awakened to the climate reality, culminating in the 2015 Paris Agreement where 197 governments committed to limiting the global temperature increase to 1.5 ˚C. Since then, major economies, including the UK, have made legal commitments to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions. Today, Orkney produces over 100% of its electricity demand from renewable energy, is developing a hydrogen economy and was recently awarded £100M Islands Deal funding with Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, pursuing decarbonisation through projects such as the Islands Centre for Net Zero.

Reaching the net zero target will require social engagement, behavioural transformation, land use change, and critically, new technology deployment. New technology, however, also carries potential risks. Whilst renewable energy is inherently cleaner than fossil fuels, developers must consider environmental impacts of their devices. The Orkney Islands host a wide variety of flora and fauna, and EMEC has developed important expertise in environmental monitoring and consenting practices throughout its years of testing devices in marine energy environments.

This is a 1 hour online session, with a 45 minute presentation and Q&A.

A Zoom link for the event, full joining instructions and information will be provided via email the day before the event.

This event is FREE, but numbers are limited.

Please register to attend and please consider making a donation via the Scottish Seabird’s Centre Just Giving page to support their conservation and education work.

Elaine Buck, Technical Manager at EMEC, will be speaking at the virtual North Sea Decarbonisation Conference on Tuesday, 11th May at 12:45 BST.

Elaine will participate in a panel with key ocean energy sector players to discuss the potential of wave and tidal energy to become be the next generation of renewable energy technologies for Europe’s decarbonisation targets, and the projects currently in the pipeline driving this very aim.

Confirmed speakers also include Minesto, Orbital Marine Power, Mocean Energy, Ocean Energy Europe and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. 

Book your ticket here now and join us on the 11th May 2021!

Join Dernis Mediavilla, Marine Energy Development Manager at EMEC and industry colleagues to discuss the role of marine energy in climate change mitigation and adaptation in Colombia.

The Forum will be introduced by Dr. Jenny Leal, Universidad de Antioquia, and will be moderated by Dr. Andrés Osorio, Universidad Nacional, Sede Medellín.

The event will run from 4 pm-6 pm BST (10 am-12 pm, GMT-5).

Hosted by Comisión Colombiana del Océano (the Colombian Ocean Commission), it will be live streamed via their Facebook page.

We hope to see you there!

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Dernis Mediavilla, Responsable de Desarrollo de Energías Marinas en EMEC participará en el Segundo Foro de la Comisión Colombiana del Océano (CCO) sobre Ciencias Marinas. Los participantes debatirán el rol y la importancia de las energías marinas renovables como medidas de mitigación y adaptación al cambio climático en Colombia.

Thursday 17 June (13:30-17:15) – Friday 18 June 2021 (09:00-13:15).

Co-hosted by the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology in Scotland (MASTS) and INSITE, the “Structures in the Marine Environment” conference focusses on the impact human-made structures’ presence or removal may have on marine ecosystems. Previous SIME conferences in 2019 and 2020 have brought together academics, industry and government reps, stakeholders and interested parties, and have stimulated extensive discussion and debate.

Tune in on Thursday 17 June at 16:00 (BST), to catch Tim Warren (Blackfish Engineering Design) presenting on insights gained from the Forensic Decommissioning of Tidal Energy Converter project.

View the full programme here, and click here to register.

At WHTC 2021, attendees will present technical findings and advancements in hydrogen and fuel cells, as well as participate in f-cell+HFC The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Event.

WHTC and f-cell+HFC join innovative technologies and scientific research with international markets and business cases. The combined convention features leading international speakers in a variety of plenaries, keynotes, sessions, workshops and poster presentations.

Join James Ferguson, R&D Engineer at EMEC on the 22 June at 16:05 (BST) in the session “WHTC – Hydrogen Production #2“ to discuss electrolyser plant design, operation and analysis alongside industry experts.

View the full programme here, and click here to register.

This webinar series, hosted by The Institution of Chemical Engineers, focuses on on process safety management as a key area for all projects, particularly when they are in growth areas and involve new technology and processes.

Join James Walker, Hydrogen Development Manager at EMEC, and Jerry Gibson, Operations Technician at EMEC, alongside industry colleagues to discuss H2 liquid fuel for shipping including green ammonia and transportation of liquid H2 by sea, in the third webinar of this series.

For more information and to register for the event click here. 

23 June 2021, 10:00-15:45 (BST)

Scotland’s marine energy sector is leading the development of wave and tidal devices, supporting high-skilled jobs, innovative academic research and a world-leading test centre. The industry is developing a strong local supply chain, designing and manufacturing devices that have a high export potential and could bring enormous socio-economic benefits to Scotland and the UK. 

In the year of COP26, Scottish Renewables’ Marine Conference will bring together key industry players to discuss the cutting-edge developments happening here in Scotland and assess the opportunities and challenges the sector will face in the vital years ahead.

EMEC was founded in 2003 in Orkney, Scotland and is the only accredited wave and tidal test centre for marine renewable energy globally. More marine energy devices have been tested at EMEC than at any other single site in the world.

Join:

• Eileen Linklater, External Relationship Manager at EMEC for the opening session at 10:00 “The renewable solution for marine nations: Scotland’s leading work in the global climate fight“.
• Matthew Finn, Commercial Director at EMEC who will participate in the closing session at 14:45, “Shifting gear: Taking marine energy into the mainstream”.

Access the full programme here, and click here to register.

We hope to see you there!

Connect with Climate Change Events Series

Raising ambition: A tale of two regions

ScottishPower, together with Strathclyde University and the University of Glasgow, are hosting Connect with Climate Change Events, a virtual exchange series which will take place throughout 2021 in the run up to COP26.

Neil Kermode, Managing Director at EMEC, will join industry experts to discuss how Orkney and Glasgow are delivering on their climate ambitions, the challenges they face, and the role of their communities and citizens.

Find more information here, and click here to register for free.