Simon is Managing Director of Grain LNG the largest LNG Importation Facility in Europe. As a National Grid Venture company Grain LNG continues to grow whilst providing essential security of supply to the UK.Simon has over 30 years of experience in the development of Natural Gas and LNG, with an early career in engineering with BG group, he specialized in design, construction and operations of LNG assets. In recent years Simon has led the growth and expansion of one of the largest LNG terminals in the world, driving new business development, commercial negotiations and contract extensions. The long-term security of supply to the UK is assured with Grain LNG and its world class team.Throughout his Career Simon has represented the industry in several international forums and business groups. He has also chaired and contributed to wide ranging international standards and best practice documents; He has led commercial negotiations for more than 25BCM of long- term capacity into the UK and has served as Director on the Grain LNG board since 2013.

Yano leads analysis into the Global Gas and LNG Market at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in the United Kingdom. As part of a joint international unit with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Yano provides insight into the latest gas market developments as well as longer term trends to support UK energy security and the transition to Net Zero.