Jack Richards

Asset Manager - Energy Transition @Spirit Energy

Aberdeen, GB

Lead developer for a one gigatonne carbon storage business. Responsible for creating and articulating the value proposition for an integrated net zero cluster centred on carbon storage in the depleted Morecambe gas fields. Defined the technical and commercial envelope for a multibillion-pound infrastructure project with complex value chain comprising CO2 capture from large industrial emitters, CO2 transport via shipping, pipeline and rail, and permanent CO2 storage.Formed commercial partnerships across the full CCS value chain to demonstrate project deliverability in a nascent industry. Built value propositions with industrial partners for a variety of synergistic opportunities including hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, and low carbon power generation.Responsible for engaging with a range of project stakeholders including prospective customers, both industrial emitters and large energy consumers; area participants such as other petroleum licence holders and wind farm operators; local government and politicians; and regulators including DESNZ, NSTA and The Crown Estate. Led Spirit’s successful application for a carbon storage licence from the NSTA with award in Q2 2023.Worked closely with the Executive Committee, Shareholders and the Board to build support for the project and alignment on the way ahead. Owner of the asset strategy and business plan.

The University of Edinburgh

Master of Engineering with Honours (First Class), Chemical Engineering