Forbes is a Director of Crondall Energy, Chartered engineer, and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (FIMarEST). Forbes has 30 years’ experience in the energy industry specialising in CCUS, oil and gas field development and subsea pipeline engineering. Forbes’ experience in CCUS stems from Crondall’s role as part of a consortium of advisers to the UK Government on the Track 1 CCUS projects. Forbes led the cost assurance process for the East Coast cluster (ECC) and was advisor to Department of Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) on all elements of project costs on the lead up to final investment decision. Forbes was also involved in technical assurance on offshore pipelines and infrastructure for ECC. Forbes’ development engineering expertise was strengthened through 11 years with a major oil and gas operator.