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The Editorial Team is taking a break - there will be no new issues of New Energy World magazine on Wednesdays 24th and 31st of August. We will return with a new issue on Wednesday 7th September with fresh content providing insights on the global energy industry’s transition towards net zero. In the meantime, you can continue to explore all of our articles below.

Heating and heaters Cartoon of a hydrogen molecule in the form of a blue teardrop shape wearing boxing gloves in a boxing ring and fighting a green heat pump

23/11/2022 / Nick Wayth

Decarbonisation of home heating: calling time out

The debate on the decarbonisation of home heat has been gaining intensity. Oversimplified to a fight between heat pumps and hydrogen, the discourse on social media platforms is getting fraught, writes Nick Wayth, CEO of the Energy Institute.

Heating and heaters Cartoon of a hydrogen molecule in the form of a blue teardrop shape wearing boxing gloves in a boxing ring and fighting a green heat pump

23/11/2022 / Nick Wayth

Decarbonisation of home heating: calling time out

The debate on the decarbonisation of home heat has been gaining intensity. Oversimplified to a fight between heat pumps and hydrogen, the discourse on social media platforms is getting fraught, writes Nick Wayth, CEO of the Energy Institute.

Asset management Oil and gas facilities silhouetted against orange sunset sky

23/11/2022 / Bert Verplancke

Tackling oil and gas asset management in challenging times

There are five keys to effective asset management of oil and gas companies during this watershed decade in the transition to net zero emissions. Bert Verplancke from Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division puts the challenges in perspective.

Energy storage A range of rectangular and cylindrical hydrogen storage tanks on gravel surface with trees behind

23/11/2022 / Andrew Mourant

Filling the need for long-term energy storage

The provision of energy storage capacity at points around the UK electricity system is the key to maximising the role that renewable generation can play. But the route to developing sufficient storage projects – using various technologies – is not straightforward, as Andrew Mourant reports.

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Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Sleipner oil and gas facilities at sea

23/11/2022 / Jessica Brewer

Decarbonisation challenges in the upstream sector

Pressure is building on oil and gas companies operating upstream to decarbonise. Here, Jessica Brewer, Principal Analyst Upstream at Wood Mackenzie, examines the policies, initiatives and challenges facing oil and gas companies as the sector addresses the path towards net zero.

Hydrogen Aerial view of Shell Rheinland refinery, Cologne, Germany

16/11/2022 / Karolin Schaps

Sky-high gas prices encourage clean hydrogen as a decarbonisation tool for industry

The ongoing energy crisis and its unprecedented high wholesale gas prices have been a major burden for Europe’s fossil fuel-intensive industrial sector, but they have also brightened the case for investing in clean hydrogen as an alternative and greener feedstock. Energy journalist Karolin Schaps investigates the role green hydrogen is playing in Europe’s industry.

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Asset management Oil and gas facilities silhouetted against orange sunset sky

23/11/2022 / Bert Verplancke

Tackling oil and gas asset management in challenging times

There are five keys to effective asset management of oil and gas companies during this watershed decade in the transition to net zero emissions. Bert Verplancke from Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division puts the challenges in perspective.

Energy storage A range of rectangular and cylindrical hydrogen storage tanks on gravel surface with trees behind

23/11/2022 / Andrew Mourant

Filling the need for long-term energy storage

The provision of energy storage capacity at points around the UK electricity system is the key to maximising the role that renewable generation can play. But the route to developing sufficient storage projects – using various technologies – is not straightforward, as Andrew Mourant reports.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Sleipner oil and gas facilities at sea

23/11/2022 / Jessica Brewer

Decarbonisation challenges in the upstream sector

Pressure is building on oil and gas companies operating upstream to decarbonise. Here, Jessica Brewer, Principal Analyst Upstream at Wood Mackenzie, examines the policies, initiatives and challenges facing oil and gas companies as the sector addresses the path towards net zero.

Hydrogen Aerial view of Shell Rheinland refinery, Cologne, Germany

16/11/2022 / Karolin Schaps

Sky-high gas prices encourage clean hydrogen as a decarbonisation tool for industry

The ongoing energy crisis and its unprecedented high wholesale gas prices have been a major burden for Europe’s fossil fuel-intensive industrial sector, but they have also brightened the case for investing in clean hydrogen as an alternative and greener feedstock. Energy journalist Karolin Schaps investigates the role green hydrogen is playing in Europe’s industry.

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News

Methane Graphic of methane molecules floating in air

23/11/2022

UN announces MARS mission – high-tech, satellite-based global methane detection system

As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the United Nations (UN) has announced a new satellite-based system to detect emissions of the climate warming gas, notifying governments and businesses of sources and encouraging them to take action.

COP COP27 leaders giving standing ovation after the final agreement was signed

23/11/2022

COP27 closed with ‘historic’ loss and damage deal, but critics say final agreement needed to go further

After negotiations extended into the weekend at the end of COP27 last week, nearly 200 countries finally agreed to establish a new fund for climate ‘loss and damage’ that will provide financial support to vulnerable nations hit hardest by the effects of climate change. However, there was disappointment that no new commitments on phasing out fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions were included in the Summit’s overarching agreement.

Energy policy UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

23/11/2022

UK Autumn Statement: More heat on average energy users and 45% levy on low carbon electricity generators

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a raft of new tax measures in his Autumn Budget, bringing UK taxation to the highest level since World War 2. Energy-related measures were particularly significant and included a new windfall tax on low carbon electricity generators, and the introduction of a vehicle excise duty on electric vehicles by 2025.

FLNG The Coral Sul FLNG vessel at sea

23/11/2022

Floating LNG firsts for Mozambique and Nigeria

Mozambique’s first floating LNG (FLNG) project, Coral Sul, has loaded its first shipment, while Nigeria’s first FLNG facility is a step closer to development following the signing of a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract.

Solar Solar farm in Algerian desert

23/11/2022

Big solar plans unveiled

A new solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Romania will be the largest to date in Europe, according to its developers, while a planned hybrid offshore floating solar power plant in the Netherlands will reportedly be the largest in the world. Meanwhile, a new solar test facility has opened in Algeria.

Coal Group of wind turbines in front of coal-fired power station emitting clouds of smoke

23/11/2022

A swift reduction in global coal emissions is central to climate challenge

The world must move quickly to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from coal in order to avoid severe impacts from climate change, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said. It has called for immediate policy action to mobilise massive financing for clean energy alternatives and to ensure secure, affordable and fair transitions, especially in emerging and developing economies.

Comment

Oil and gas Head and shoulders photo of Steve Hodgson, Editor-at-Large, New Energy World

23/11/2022 / Steve Hodgson

It’s all downhill for fossil fuels now – RMI

While negotiators at COP27 were struggling last week to reach an agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a new report from the US suggests that a successful energy transition is already inevitable and will be rapid. New Energy World’s Editor-at-Large Steve Hodgson takes a look.

Electricity Head and shoulders photo of Melissa Stark, Global Lead for Energy Transition and Net Zero Transition Services, Accenture

23/11/2022 / Melissa Stark

Building the electricity backbone of our net zero integrated energy system

Over the last few months, the Energy Institute and its Powering Net Zero Board have hosted a series of events featuring panel discussions aimed at engaging a wide audience in the conversation around a net zero electricity system. Melissa Stark, Global Lead for Energy Transition and Net Zero Transition Services at Accenture, looks at the importance of the demand side of the equation.

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Nuclear Head and shoulders photo of David Landon

16/11/2022 / David Landon

Molten salt reactors – a cost-effective nuclear solution to net zero

The combination of molten salt technology and flexible, load-following operation could prove an essential component of efforts to reach net zero in the UK – writes David Landon, CEO of MoltexFLEX.

Coal Head and shoulders photos of Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll

9/11/2022 / Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll

Breathing new life into old coal plants

As the dirtiest of the fossil fuels, ending the use of coal-fired power stations is imperative for achieving net zero. Kirsty Gogan FEI, Founder and Managing Partner, and Eric Ingersoll, Co-Founder, of TerraPraxis, believe they have a solution to accelerate this process whilst meeting energy needs.

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Oil and gas Head and shoulders photo of Steve Hodgson, Editor-at-Large, New Energy World

23/11/2022 / Steve Hodgson

It’s all downhill for fossil fuels now – RMI

While negotiators at COP27 were struggling last week to reach an agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a new report from the US suggests that a successful energy transition is already inevitable and will be rapid. New Energy World’s Editor-at-Large Steve Hodgson takes a look.

Electricity Head and shoulders photo of Melissa Stark, Global Lead for Energy Transition and Net Zero Transition Services, Accenture

23/11/2022 / Melissa Stark

Building the electricity backbone of our net zero integrated energy system

Over the last few months, the Energy Institute and its Powering Net Zero Board have hosted a series of events featuring panel discussions aimed at engaging a wide audience in the conversation around a net zero electricity system. Melissa Stark, Global Lead for Energy Transition and Net Zero Transition Services at Accenture, looks at the importance of the demand side of the equation.

Nuclear Head and shoulders photo of David Landon

16/11/2022 / David Landon

Molten salt reactors – a cost-effective nuclear solution to net zero

The combination of molten salt technology and flexible, load-following operation could prove an essential component of efforts to reach net zero in the UK – writes David Landon, CEO of MoltexFLEX.

Coal Head and shoulders photos of Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll

9/11/2022 / Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll

Breathing new life into old coal plants

As the dirtiest of the fossil fuels, ending the use of coal-fired power stations is imperative for achieving net zero. Kirsty Gogan FEI, Founder and Managing Partner, and Eric Ingersoll, Co-Founder, of TerraPraxis, believe they have a solution to accelerate this process whilst meeting energy needs.

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Quarterly print edition

Welcome to the second New Energy World quarterly, which contains some of the best feature articles and comment pieces that we have published over the last three months.

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Who will tackle the energy crisis?

Energy industry people are in the front line of delivering new resilient low carbon solutions and energy efficiency

Also in this issue:

  • Dogger Bank – building the world’s largest wind farm
  • The rise of climate change litigation
  • Nuclear fusion – one small step nearer?
  • Aviation’s race for sustainability has barely begun

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