Organised by Creative Chemical Solutions
ECET 2026
Engineering Chemistry for the Energy Transition
A technical symposium on credible energy transition deployment – Exploring practical challenges, evidence gaps, operational readiness and cross sector learning
A one-day technical symposium in Aberdeen bringing together operators, service and chemical companies, engineers, production chemists and researchers working on the chemistry and engineering behind hydrogen, CCUS, geothermal, resource recovery and nuclear decommissioning.
The ECET 2026 technical programme and commercial concepts were co-developed by Stephen Heath in conjunction with Dr Eugenia Marinou, whose invaluable technical and commercial contributions have turned the ECET 2026 symposium into a reality rather than just a concept.
- Date
- Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Venue
- Ardoe House Hotel
- Location
- Aberdeen
Programme chair: Dr Ross MacDonald, Spirit Energy
- 12
- Technical presentations
- 12
- Confirmed speakers
- 4
- Themed sessions
- 1
- Focused day in Aberdeen
Speakers and chairs from
- Spirit Energy
- Bilfinger Nuclear
- Vysus Group
- Institute of Corrosion
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- University of Aberdeen / Independent Technical Adviser
- Rockit
- Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM)
- CCU International
- Scaled Solutions Ltd
- University of Aberdeen
- Evove
- NRS Dounreay (Nuclear Restoration Services)
About the event
Where chemistry and engineering meet the energy transition
The energy transition is not only an engineering problem. Hydrogen storage, carbon capture, geothermal systems, lithium extraction and nuclear decommissioning all introduce chemical behaviour that decides whether an asset performs, degrades or fails. Understanding water chemistry, scale, corrosion, hydrates, microbiology and their impact on engineering processes is vital for the success of new energy systems.
ECET 2026 puts those problems in front of the people solving them. Twelve case-led technical presentations run across four sessions, from subsurface hydrogen microbiology and CO₂ mineralisation to direct lithium extraction and long-term nuclear waste assurance — with structured networking built into the day rather than bolted on.
This symposium is organised by Creative Chemical Solutions Limited, a specialist production chemistry, scale management and training consultancy. However, it should be acknowledged that the ECET 2026 symposium would not be going ahead without the help of Dr Eugenia Marinou whose commercial guidance and technical contributions have been absolutely essential in putting together and making the ECET 2026 symposium happen. Her time, expertise, and dedication have contributed greatly to the successful organisation and launch of the ECET 2026 event and her efforts are truly appreciated.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr Ross MacDonald, Spirit Energy who has agreed to chair the ECET 2026 Symposium. Ross has also chaired a previous ECET event in 2024 and we greatly appreciate his time, leadership, commitment and his ability to guide the technical sessions which will contribute to the smooth and successful running of the ECET 2026 event.
Why attend
Why attend ECET 2026?
Technical depth, not overview
Twelve case-led presentations from the specialists doing the work — subsurface microbiology, mineralisation, catalysis, membrane separation.
Cross-sector transfer
Oil and gas, nuclear, geothermal, hydrogen and carbon capture in one room, comparing how each handles the same chemistry.
Practical and applicable
Compliance, corrosion, integrity assurance and process readiness — problems you can act on, not a decade-out forecast.
A day that fits a diary
One full day in Aberdeen, 08:15 to 17:00, with four structured networking breaks and lunch included.
Focus areas
Four technical sessions
Strategic framing, deployment and assurance
Hydrogen and subsurface behaviour
Geothermal, carbon management and mineralisation
Resource recovery and cross-sector lessons
Thanks go to Dr Eugenia Marinou for the design of the individual session titles above.
The full running order for each session is in the programme below.
Full agenda
Technical programme
The technical programme below was co-designed by Stephen Heath and Dr Eugenia Marinou.
12 presentations · 4 sessions · 08:15 – 17:00
Registration and welcome
- 08:15–08:45
Registration, coffee and networking
- 08:45–09:00
Welcome, housekeeping and introduction
Stephen Heath, Creative Chemical Solutions Ltd
Keynote
- 09:00–09:35Keynote
From Whale Oil to Nuclear Energy: The Reality (?) of Scaling Energy Systems
Anne Haase, Bilfinger Nuclear
Session 1 — Strategic framing, deployment and assurance
- 09:35–10:00
IED BAT Requirements and the Chemical Industry: A Practical Approach to Compliance and the Energy Transition
Ian Thompson, Vysus Group
- 10:00–10:25
Corrosion and Integrity Assurance for the Energy Transition: Lessons from Oil and Gas and Emerging Systems
Stephen Tate, Past President, Institute of Corrosion
- 10:25–10:55
Morning coffee break and networking
Session 2 — Hydrogen and subsurface behaviour
- 10:55–11:20
Geochemical, mineralogical and microbiological investigations into hydrogen storage in porous media using stored core materials
Dr Simon Gregory, British Geological Survey (BGS)
- 11:20–11:45
Hydrogen & Bugs: When subsurface microbiology becomes an engineering problem
Dr Eugenia Marinou, University of Aberdeen / Independent Technical Adviser
- 11:45–12:10
From Challenge to Solution: Repurposing Mineral Scale for the Energy Transition
Dr Oleg Ishkov, Rockit
- 12:10–13:25
Lunch in the restaurant and networking
Session 3 — Geothermal, carbon management and mineralisation
- 13:25–13:50
Materials Selection for Geothermal Applications: Not Just a Question of Corrosion Resistance
Dr Ralph Bäßler, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM)
- 13:50–14:15
From the lab to the plant: Scaling up a new carbon capture approach
Dr George Dowson, CCU International
- 14:15–14:40
CO₂ Mineralisation: Beyond Conversion Efficiency to Process Readiness
Dr Andrew Farrell, Scaled Solutions Ltd
- 14:40–15:10
Afternoon coffee break and networking
Session 4 — Resource recovery and cross-sector lessons
- 15:10–15:35
Engineering Catalysis for Waste Valorisation
Dr Ines Graca, University of Aberdeen
- 15:35–16:00
Direct Lithium Extraction: UK and Worldwide Progress and how Ceramic Additive Manufactured Ultrafiltration Membranes are Unlocking Brining Projects
Andrew Walker, Evove
- 16:00–16:25
From Nuclear Legacy to Energy Transition Delivery: Lessons in Characterisation, Waste Management and Long-Term Technical Assurance
Dr David Orr, NRS Dounreay (Nuclear Restoration Services)
Close
- 16:25–16:40
Closing remarks, key messages and thank you
Stephen Heath, Creative Chemical Solutions Ltd
- 16:40–17:00
Final networking and end of event
Contributors
Speakers
12 confirmed speakers from industry, national research institutes and universities, chaired by Dr Ross MacDonald of Spirit Energy.
From Whale Oil to Nuclear Energy: The Reality (?) of Scaling Energy Systems
Anne HaaseBilfinger Nuclear
Ian Thompson
Vysus Group
IED BAT Requirements and the Chemical Industry: A Practical Approach to Compliance and the Energy Transition
Stephen Tate
Past President, Institute of Corrosion
Corrosion and Integrity Assurance for the Energy Transition: Lessons from Oil and Gas and Emerging Systems
Dr Simon Gregory
British Geological Survey (BGS)
Geochemical, mineralogical and microbiological investigations into hydrogen storage in porous media
Dr Eugenia Marinou
University of Aberdeen / Independent Technical Adviser
Hydrogen & Bugs: When subsurface microbiology becomes an engineering problem
Dr Oleg Ishkov
Rockit
From Challenge to Solution: Repurposing Mineral Scale for the Energy Transition
Dr Ralph Bäßler
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM)
Materials Selection for Geothermal Applications: Not Just a Question of Corrosion Resistance
Dr George Dowson
CCU International
From the lab to the plant: Scaling up a new carbon capture approach
Dr Andrew Farrell
Scaled Solutions Ltd
CO₂ Mineralisation: Beyond Conversion Efficiency to Process Readiness
Dr Ines Graca
University of Aberdeen
Engineering Catalysis for Waste Valorisation
Andrew Walker
Evove
Direct Lithium Extraction: UK and Worldwide Progress and how Ceramic Membranes are Unlocking Brining Projects
Dr David Orr
NRS Dounreay (Nuclear Restoration Services)
From Nuclear Legacy to Energy Transition Delivery: Lessons in Characterisation, Waste Management and Long-Term Technical Assurance
Places are limited to the capacity of the venue.
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Cancellations, refunds and transfers
- Cancellations must be made in writing by email to the organiser.
- Cancellations received after 28 September 2026 are refunded less a £100 cancellation fee.
- No refund is available after 12 October 2026.
- You may transfer your booking to another person up to 7 days before the event, subject to the organiser confirming the transfer.
- Refunds are made to the original payment method within 14 days.
Getting there
Venue and logistics
- Venue
- Ardoe House Hotel
- Address
- Ardoe House Hotel, South Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen AB12 5YP
- Date
- Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Format
- In person, full day (08:15 – 17:00)
Travel and access
Ardoe House Hotel is on the southern edge of Aberdeen. Parking, accessibility and accommodation details will be confirmed with the venue and added here before registration closes.
Open in MapsCommercial opportunities
Exhibit or sponsor ECET 2026
Creative Chemical Solutions are delighted to invite sponsors and exhibitors for ECET 2026. Sponsoring boosts visibility, aligns your organisation with innovation, and generates sales leads with a room of operators, engineers and chemists. CCS recognises that organisations have different goals, and are happy to create bespoke packages aligned to specific budgets and objectives.
Sponsorship
- One free symposium ticket
- Company logo on the sponsors slide
- Company logo on a pop-up banner
- Bespoke packages available on request
Exhibition stand
- One free admission ticket
- 2m × 2m dedicated area
- Room for 2–3 pull-up banners (2m × 1m)
- 1.2m × 2m table and electrical connection on request
Practical questions
Frequently asked
Who should attend?
ECET 2026 is aimed at production chemists, engineers, operators, service and chemical company specialists, researchers and technical managers working on energy-transition chemistry. The programme is technical and case-led, so delegates should be comfortable with scientific content.
What is included in the delegate fee?
Access to the keynote and all four technical sessions, lunch in the restaurant, morning and afternoon refreshments, and the networking sessions built into the day.
How do I pay?
Registration and payment are handled securely by Stripe. You can pay by card; your card details are entered on Stripe's own checkout and are never held by Creative Chemical Solutions.
Will I receive a receipt or an invoice?
Stripe issues an emailed payment receipt automatically once your payment succeeds, and we send a separate booking confirmation. No VAT is charged, so the receipt shows the full amount with no VAT element. If your organisation needs an invoice for its records, contact the organiser.
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
Cancellations must be made in writing by email. Cancellations received after 28 September 2026 are refunded less a £100 cancellation fee, and no refund is available after 12 October 2026. Refunds are made to the original payment method within 14 days. The full policy is in the downloadable registration costs document.
Can another person attend in my place?
Yes. You may transfer your booking to another person up to 7 days before the event, subject to the organiser receiving the new attendee's details and confirming the transfer.
What happens if the event is cancelled?
If the organiser cancels, you will be offered either a full refund of all monies paid or the option to transfer to a rescheduled date. Refunds are processed within 14 days. The organiser's liability is limited to the ticket price and does not cover travel or accommodation.
Can my organisation exhibit or sponsor?
Yes. Sponsorship and exhibition stands are both available, including bespoke packages. Use the enquiry form on this page and the event team will respond directly.