NGN has won the Collaborative Initiative of the Year Award at the Energy & Utility Skills Awards for its partnership with Develop Training.

This accolade recognises NGN’s efforts in working with Develop and its parent company, JTL, to create the innovative £500kTraining Terrace facility in York, designed to simulate real-life emergency gas incident scenarios.

Training Terrace is a purpose-built street with houses, flats and a cafe, where courses on handling emergency gas incidents can be delivered in as close to real life settings as possible.

Chris Adair, Training Manager from NGN said: “The unique environment we have collectively created will enhance the skills of gas operatives and reinforce safety at the heart of the business.

“This award is a testament to our partnership with Develop Training and reflects our collective commitment to safety and innovation.”

Additionally, NGN’s new Mechanical Pressure Management & Electrical and Instrumentation Training Centre, also in York, was acknowledged; it cost £300,000 and opened in August 2024, primarily serving apprentices and new starters.

Daryll Garavan, Head of Operations & Training, at Develop Training said: “This award is a reflection of the partnership we’ve built with NGN.  Our combined efforts have led to the development of facilities that further the safety knowledge and expertise of the NGN operational teams.”

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Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Photograph: Left to right: Daryll Garavan, Operational Training Manager at Develop Training and Chris Adair, Training Manager at NGN