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Petrochemicals Close up of blue, green and clear plastic drinks bottles spilling over the side of a large waste bin

29/6/2022 / Brian Davis

Cleaning up: petrochemicals’ path to decarbonisation

Petrochemicals production could be decarbonised significantly by investing an extra $759bn by 2050, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). Key technology initiatives are underway, but net zero deadlines are tight. Brian Davis reports.

Petrochemicals Close up of blue, green and clear plastic drinks bottles spilling over the side of a large waste bin

29/6/2022 / Brian Davis

Cleaning up: petrochemicals’ path to decarbonisation

Petrochemicals production could be decarbonised significantly by investing an extra $759bn by 2050, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). Key technology initiatives are underway, but net zero deadlines are tight. Brian Davis reports.

Heat Close up of air-to-heat pump on outside wall of building

29/6/2022 / Andrew Mourant

Mixed picture for carbon-cutting action in UK buildings

Government support for efforts to reduce the amount of energy used in UK buildings is unimpressive, particularly measures to improve performance of the building fabric. But there are some schemes to support low carbon heating technologies, reports Andrew Mourant.

Wind Sea support vessel steering away from floating offshore wind turbine with other floating turbines in distance

29/6/2022 / David Wickham

Add hydrogen to unlock the potential of floating offshore wind

Investment in shared offshore hydrogen transmission infrastructure could unlock the potential of deep offshore wind energy, explains David Wickham, Hydrogen Consultant with ERM.

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22/6/2022 / Brian Davis

Dirty business: M&A activity may raise climate risk

Brian Davis looks at a new report by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) which raises concerns that oil and gas merger and acquisition (M&A) activity may increase climate risks, often transferring to operators with reduced environmental commitment and limited climate disclosure.

Rail Close up of front carriage of Crossrail train

22/6/2022 / Nick Cottam

More power, less energy for a modern rail network

London’s new Crossrail train service is a fine example of the environmental gains available from modern and highly efficient rail technologies. These also include hydrogen-fuelled units and updates to the ‘Maglev’ concept, reports Nick Cottam.

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Heat Close up of air-to-heat pump on outside wall of building

29/6/2022 / Andrew Mourant

Mixed picture for carbon-cutting action in UK buildings

Government support for efforts to reduce the amount of energy used in UK buildings is unimpressive, particularly measures to improve performance of the building fabric. But there are some schemes to support low carbon heating technologies, reports Andrew Mourant.

Wind Sea support vessel steering away from floating offshore wind turbine with other floating turbines in distance

29/6/2022 / David Wickham

Add hydrogen to unlock the potential of floating offshore wind

Investment in shared offshore hydrogen transmission infrastructure could unlock the potential of deep offshore wind energy, explains David Wickham, Hydrogen Consultant with ERM.

Mergers and acquisitions Graphic of red and purple dollar signs with trading figures in the background

22/6/2022 / Brian Davis

Dirty business: M&A activity may raise climate risk

Brian Davis looks at a new report by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) which raises concerns that oil and gas merger and acquisition (M&A) activity may increase climate risks, often transferring to operators with reduced environmental commitment and limited climate disclosure.

Rail Close up of front carriage of Crossrail train

22/6/2022 / Nick Cottam

More power, less energy for a modern rail network

London’s new Crossrail train service is a fine example of the environmental gains available from modern and highly efficient rail technologies. These also include hydrogen-fuelled units and updates to the ‘Maglev’ concept, reports Nick Cottam.

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News

Energy markets Gas hob alight

29/6/2022

UK households to pay £2.7bn for collapsed energy firms

The National Audit Office (NAO), the UK’s public spending watchdog, has warned that customers will need to pay an estimated £2.7bn to cover the costs of 28 energy suppliers failing since June 2021, in addition to the cost of running Bulb Energy.

Oil and gas Dollar symbols

29/6/2022

Record clean energy spending set to help global energy investment grow by 8% in 2022

Driven by renewables and energy efficiency – as well as rising costs – today’s levels of capital spending are still far from sufficient to tackle the energy and climate crises, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Energy markets Wind turbines and solar panels

29/6/2022

Low carbon technologies needed at pace and scale for fast and deep decarbonisation

The challenges and uncertainties facing the global energy system are at their greatest for almost 50 years, according to BP’s latest review of world energy statistics, with growing shortages and increasing prices highlighting the continuing importance of energy security and affordability alongside lower carbon when addressing the energy trilemma.

Energy policy Wind turbines and solar panels

29/6/2022

UK strengthens protections for taxpayers in energy treaty negotiations

The UK government has reached a landmark agreement to modernise the terms of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), maintaining its current benefits but winning new legal protections for taxpayers and investors.

Aviation Aircraft being refuelled and an airship flying

29/6/2022

Commercial flight first for SAF and plans for fleet of helium-filled airships

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR and Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines have flown what they claim is the first test flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in both engines of a commercial aircraft.

Wind Offshore wind farm under construction

29/6/2022

Global offshore wind capital expenditure to more than double in 2030

Installations and investments in the global offshore wind industry are set to surge this decade as nations seek to transition to cleaner sources of energy, with total capital expenditure projected to more than double from $46bn in 2021 to $102bn in 2030, Rystad Energy research shows.

Comment

Electricity Head and shoulders picture Greg Jackson

29/6/2022 / Greg Jackson

Cleaning up energy is great for climate, consumers and companies

The urgently needed green transition is often regarded as an insurmountable challenge, both technologically and financially. But Greg Jackson FEI, Vice President of the Energy Institute and CEO of Octopus Energy, argues that on the contrary, it is well on the way to saving businesses and consumers money.

Energy consumption Head and shoulders picture of Richard Cox, CEO, Effective Energy Group

22/6/2022 / Richard Cox

Reducing consumption is the only way to permanently solve the UK energy crisis

With household energy bills soaring and energy company bosses predicting that 40% of households in England and Wales will be in fuel poverty later this year, Richard Cox of Effective Energy Group argues that reducing consumption is the only sure-fire way of tackling the energy crisis.

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Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Head and shoulders photo of Adrian Del Maestro, Director of PwC Strategy&

22/6/2022 / Adrian del Maestro

Decarbonising UK industrial clusters – potential and risks to manage

Adrian Del Maestro, Director of PwC Strategy&, looks at the prospects and funding challenges facing industrial hubs as they move to decarbonise operations.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Head and shoulders picture of Piotr Konopka

15/6/2022 / Piotr Konopka

Achieving net zero – perspective of a young professional in the Middle East

When it comes to climate action, it is inevitable that younger generations will inherit the consequences of what is done today. As a result, they must be recognised as the critical voices of the energy transition debate, writes Piotr Konopka, Board Member of the EI Middle East, and Senior Manager of Energy and Decarbonisation Programmes at a global shipping and logistics company.

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Electricity Head and shoulders picture Greg Jackson

29/6/2022 / Greg Jackson

Cleaning up energy is great for climate, consumers and companies

The urgently needed green transition is often regarded as an insurmountable challenge, both technologically and financially. But Greg Jackson FEI, Vice President of the Energy Institute and CEO of Octopus Energy, argues that on the contrary, it is well on the way to saving businesses and consumers money.

Energy consumption Head and shoulders picture of Richard Cox, CEO, Effective Energy Group

22/6/2022 / Richard Cox

Reducing consumption is the only way to permanently solve the UK energy crisis

With household energy bills soaring and energy company bosses predicting that 40% of households in England and Wales will be in fuel poverty later this year, Richard Cox of Effective Energy Group argues that reducing consumption is the only sure-fire way of tackling the energy crisis.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Head and shoulders photo of Adrian Del Maestro, Director of PwC Strategy&

22/6/2022 / Adrian del Maestro

Decarbonising UK industrial clusters – potential and risks to manage

Adrian Del Maestro, Director of PwC Strategy&, looks at the prospects and funding challenges facing industrial hubs as they move to decarbonise operations.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Head and shoulders picture of Piotr Konopka

15/6/2022 / Piotr Konopka

Achieving net zero – perspective of a young professional in the Middle East

When it comes to climate action, it is inevitable that younger generations will inherit the consequences of what is done today. As a result, they must be recognised as the critical voices of the energy transition debate, writes Piotr Konopka, Board Member of the EI Middle East, and Senior Manager of Energy and Decarbonisation Programmes at a global shipping and logistics company.

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