Hydrogen – the future fuel for Scotland's whisky industry?
About
From peat, to coal, to oil, to natural gas. Can hydrogen become the fuel of the future for Scotland’s whisky industry?
This talk will explore the ambitious journey of a green hydrogen project aimed at decarbonising Scotland’s iconic whisky industry. Set against the rugged Cairngorms, the presentation will delve into the project’s vision to replace fossil fuels with hydrogen produced from renewable power.
The talk will cover key technical, logistical and regulatory hurdles, alongside community engagement and cultural resistance.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
18 Nov 2025
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Organiser
- Scotland North Local Network
Speakers
Christina Smitton
Chartered Chemical Engineer
Christina Smitton is a chartered chemical engineering with over 25 years experience in the oil and gas, hydrogen and CCUS industries. Experienced project manager with significant early-stage project experience, alongside operations and decommissioning experience, excellent understanding of the lifecycle of an asset and worked significantly with subsurface and commercial disciplines on oil and gas fields, hydrogen and CCUS developments throughout the world. Good strategic understanding and detailed technical expertise. Fellow of IChemE.
Programme
17:30 Welcome & Refreshments
18:00 Talk
19:00 Q&A
19:30 Networking
20:00 Finish