News & Press Releases

We take a look back at the highlights from 2025

The Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking input from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help shape the future of technical education in the UK. Deadline to take part is 30 June 2026.

To mark Refugee Week, we are reflecting on the first year of the IGEM refugee membership, created to support gas engineers and professionals who have been displaced from their home countries and are currently not in paid work.

IGEM is proud to award Fellowship to EUR ING Pim Reuderink DBA FIGEM, Regional Technical Manager for the Nordics and the Netherlands at Bureau Veritas, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the gas engineering profession.

It is a pleasure to announce that Keri Bunnell, Asset Investment Manager - Risk Modelling (Leadership) at Cadent, has been elected as a Fellow of IGEM, recognising her outstanding contribution to engineering, asset management and regulatory development.

IGEM has been delighted to attend The Big Bang Fair 2026, joining National Gas Services and Skewb Ltd to engage with thousands of young people and showcase the exciting opportunities available within the gas industry.

Ian McCluskey, Head of Technical and Policy, represented IGEM at a House of Commons roundtable examining the UK's changing political landscape and its implications for future energy policy.

We're sharing all the highlights from the 2026 YPPC Final.

IGEM is proud to award Fellowship to Martin Garbutt IEng FIGEM, Head of Technical Governance at HomeServe, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the gas engineering profession.

IGEM welcomes a new report from the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC), led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, which calls for faster digitalisation of Britain’s electricity system. However, the conversation must extend beyond electricity alone.

Each year, IGEM presents medals and institutional honours recognising outstanding achievement, technical excellence, innovation and service across the gas industry. The awards celebrate individuals and Sections whose contributions continue to shape the future of energy across engineering, leadership, mentorship and member engagement.

The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Elsom as IGEM President for the 2026-2027 term.

At IGEM, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on our members and share the stories behind their journeys in the gas industry. This time, we hear from EngTech member Sam Storey, who works as a Project Supervisor at Cadent

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on our members and tell their career stories. This time we share the journey of Kate Lucas, IGEM Scholarship Recipient.

Behind every IGEM scholarship, grant, and award is a panel of dedicated volunteers who give their time and expertise to support the next generation of engineers. They play a crucial role in recognising talent, supporting development and shaping the future of the gas and energy sector.

IGEM is excited to share a series of new developments at the Sir Denis Rooke Library that will improve access to industry knowledge for our community.

The past few years have underscored an uncomfortable truth: the UK remains exposed to global energy market volatility. Sudden geopolitical shifts and disruptions in international oil and gas supply chains have led to sharp swings in wholesale prices and, in turn, household energy bills. As the UK strives towards net zero, decisions about our future gas system must also grapple with the question of energy security.

We shine a spotlight on EngTech Sean Sanders, Gas Technical Operations Manager at EDF Energy.

The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) is pleased to announce its appointment as the new provider of the Standard Setting Body (SSB) function for the downstream gas industry from April 2026.