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An essential component on the road to net zero, say some, or a short-term and limited substitute for achieving real carbon reductions, according to others – Nick Cottam takes a careful look at the use of carbon offsets.

For all its success in playing host to offshore wind farms, the UK is lagging behind in supplying the sector. Andrew Mourant looks at efforts to build a truly homegrown offshore wind industry

Despite ambitious expansion plans for its offshore wind sector, there are fewer than 10 turbines operating in US waters today. Can the country realise its ambitions in line with its targets? Or will technical and regulatory hurdles stymie growth? Jennifer Johnson evaluates progress so far.

The UK is uniquely well placed to develop tidal energy resources, though progress has been notoriously stopstart. Henry Dixon argues that now is the time to exploit some of the power in the country’s seas.

The stars are beginning to align for tidal stream energy, as commercial demonstration projects are finally being commissioned and investors are taking an increasingly positive view of the technology. Orbital Marine Power’s Oliver Wragg also sees fresh government support on the way.

Direct air capture technologies have the potential to help achieve net zero. Simon Crowther of Frazer-Nash Consultancy examines the opportunities they offer and the challenges they face.

Ambitious plans for decarbonisation of significant UK industrial clusters are gaining momentum. But there are concerns about a North-South divide. Brian Davis reports.

Working norms are being rewritten across the energy market, reports Michelle Meineke.

The energy landscape in the Caribbean region continues to evolve. Oil and associated gas discoveries in the Guyana Suriname Basin are prolific, and the energy transition is also taking shape. Kevin Durham, Chair, EI Caribbean Branch, reports.

Latin American countries are seeking urgent economic revival ahead of decarbonisation. Despite the forthcoming COP26 meeting, energy transition is not an urgent priority for some leaders in the Americas, writes Maria Kielmas.