John Egan

Project Director

Progressive Energy

Following 25 years’ experience in the chemical industry,  John joined Progressive Energy five years ago to lead development of the low carbon hydrogen elements of the HyNet project.  John now runs Peak Cluster bringing together the UK’s leading producers to decarbonise 40% of the UK’s cement and lime production using carbon capture and storage technology.

A Chartered Chemical Engineer, John has previously worked as Operations Director for the Specialty Carbons business of Cabot Corporation, a US blue chip, leading manufacturing operations in the US, China and the Netherlands.  Prior to that he was Global Energy Technical Director for Cabot.  

John is also a Director of Cheshire Heritage and Sustainability Enterprises, a Community Interest Company, seeking to repurpose the former hydro-electric generating station building on the River Dee in Chester as a sustainability education facility.

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The conference will be held 15-16 October 2024 at Central Hall Westminster, London.