Future Energy Networks (FEN)

Future Energy Networks (FEN) represents those in the energy industry seeking to understand and enact the changes needed to deliver the energy networks of the future. FEN’s current members include the owner and operator of the GB gas transmission network, National Gas, and the four Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) – Cadent Gas, Northern Gas Networks, SGN and Wales & West Utilities. We believe in an equitable and affordable transition to Net Zero for all, with the energy networks playing a fundamental role in enabling this to happen. FEN is leading this change through bringing together the expertise of stakeholders across the energy industry to build the evidence base in support of decision-making, while our member companies invest in the infrastructure required to transport low carbon energy from producers to consumers. We work with our members and stakeholders to coordinate the effective management of today’s networks while transitioning towards the energy networks of the future. Our scope covers: - Technical: Facilitating working groups on behalf of our members to contribute to the safe and reliable operation of their networks - Policy: Leading joint policy thinking amongst our members and wider industry, while also supporting government policy development - Regulation: Working with our members and with key stakeholders through the regulatory compliance and price control process - Strategy: Coordinating our members to develop and deliver a shared strategic direction for them as an industry Future Energy Networks (FEN) is a company within the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM), which is the global professional engineering institution for the gas industry. Our two organisations work closely together, benefitting from the shared expertise of both teams, individual members and the end-to-end industry supply chain.