AREG Energy Futures Supply Chain and Technology Network

Neil McIntosh, managing director of Aberdeen International Associates (AIA), chairs AREG’s Supply Chain and Technology Network. He leads projects in economic development, supply chain diversification, and international trade, with a focus on energy transition. As chair, Neil fosters engagement between renewable energy developers and the supply chain, tackling challenges and opportunities both locally and globally.

AREG’s thriving Supply Chain and Technology Network is dedicated to exploring the critical role of collaboration within the supply chain and the impact of emerging technologies. Through a series of events, attendees will gain valuable insights from expert speakers representing industry-leading organisations. These professionals will share their experiences and strategies, emphasising the importance of strong connections and partnerships across the supply chain to drive innovation and efficiency.

The network’s events will delve into key themes, including the essential role of project funding in advancing technological developments, the ongoing efforts toward decarbonization, and the significance of fostering collaboration across all levels of the supply chain. By addressing these topics, the Supply Chain and Technology Network aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities in today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape.

The first Supply Chain and Technology event of the 2024/25 membership year, titled “The Art of Project Funding,” featured guest speakers from ETZ and CCC Training. The webinar explored the critical role of funding in the industry and strategies for leveraging it across the supply chain. The recorded session is available to watch on our YouTube channel here.

AREG’s next Supply chain and technology event is due to take place at the ONE Tech Hub in Aberdeen on the 17th of October, in collaboration with AREG’s Digital Innovation Network. This event is focused on Breaking Through Supply Chain Bottlenecks: Strategies for Operations. Find out more information about this event and sign up to attend here.

Another online event is also due to be held in January 2025, with more details to be announced.

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AREG has played an important role in the growth of Scotland’s renewable energy sector, engaging the supply chain and developing the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre. However, we are only at the very beginning of the transition that AREG was established to both lead and support so there are still opportunities for companies to get into the constantly evolving renewables supply chain. We look forward to continuing our work together as renewables builds on its place as Scotland’s main source of power, and as we seek to deliver real change in the crucial areas of heat and transport.

Scottish Renewables
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Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has worked closely with AREG since its formation. The recent progress in the developments of offshore wind projects by Equinor and Vattenfall are as a result of the work of the group over many years. The north-east is known as the oil and gas capital of Europe. At the Chamber, we believe the region must evolve its position to being recognised as the energy capital. Whilst hydrocarbons will continue to be essential in driving our economy for years to come, the generation of renewable resources will play an increasingly important role in providing cost-effective power, innovative development and economic growth.

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
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The enthusiasm and dedication of the early group that would become AREG was fundamental in us choosing to launch All-Energy in Aberdeen. The first tiny show was held in 2001, and AREG’s Chairman at the time, Jeremy Cresswell, played such an active role that I often describe him in terms such as All-Energy’s ‘midwife’. All-Energy is now the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference in terms of number of attendees, space booked, and number of exhibiting companies. As AREG became firmly established, their presence and support for the event grew spectacularly over the years. We thank them most sincerely for their invaluable input.

All-Energy
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Vattenfall has forged a strong working relationship with AREG through the development of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre. AREG has worked tirelessly on behalf of the North East and it can take enormous credit for the growth of sustainable energy in the region and the path it has cleared for the region to capture further investment.

Vattenfall
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Aberdeen City and Shire is emerging as a key location for renewables by successfully transferring its world-class oil and gas expertise into the sector and AREG has done much to advance this through a broad range of initiatives. It has acted as a catalyst in driving further investment in the local economy by engaging with companies, Government, public bodies and existing projects and we have been pleased to support their efforts. Scottish Enterprise will continue to engage with AREG as we increase Scotland’s use of renewable energy.

Scottish Enterprise