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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.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Photo of Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, standing outside government office

24/5/2023 / Brian Davis

All-Energy & Dcarbonisation moves towards a just transition

The recent All-Energy & Dcarbonisation conference and exhibition in Glasgow demonstrated how the UK sector is gaining momentum in developing renewable technologies for a just energy transition, as well as identifying some of the challenges ahead. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Photo of Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, standing outside government office

24/5/2023 / Brian Davis

All-Energy & Dcarbonisation moves towards a just transition

The recent All-Energy & Dcarbonisation conference and exhibition in Glasgow demonstrated how the UK sector is gaining momentum in developing renewable technologies for a just energy transition, as well as identifying some of the challenges ahead. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Carbon capture and storage Large cranes constructing building, set against sky

24/5/2023 / New Energy World

CCS offers Humber a new pipeline to prosperity

The Viking Humber carbon capture and storage (CCS) project has the potential to become a leading UK initiative, integrating the decarbonisation of key industry sectors with advanced carbon emission handling infrastructure and transport providers. The ambitious project is focused on delivery and storage of one third of the UK target of 30mn tonnes of CO2 capture by 2030. New Energy World reports.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Onshore wind farm set against grey and cloudy sky

24/5/2023 / Sara Siddeeq

Russia’s critical role in the clean energy transition

The invasion of Ukraine compelled governments to improve energy security by extricating themselves from Russian supplies. But Russia is an entrenched and indispensable player in the global energy sphere and its key materials for the energy transition, including nuclear materials and expertise, will protect its energy superpower status, writes Sara Siddeeq, Content and Editorial Associate at Global Strategic Communications Council.

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Hydrogen Computer generated image of hydrogen tanker trailer parked alongside a hydrogen refuelling pump

17/5/2023 / Kate O’Rorke

Hydrogen – from space race to snail’s pace, and beyond

Could hydrogen ever replace fossil fuels? Despite decades of discussion, the development of a viable hydrogen supply chain and infrastructure has been hindered in the UK and elsewhere and remains unrealised. Here, Kate O’Rorke, Head of Communications at Hydrogen Utopia International, explores the past and future of a hydrogen economy.

Renewables Wind turbines in rice fields set against setting sun

17/5/2023 / Brian Davis

Asia-Pacific countries play catch-up with renewables

Southeast Asian countries lag far behind more advanced economies when it comes to renewable energy investment on the road to net zero. A new joint report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Imperial College London aims to persuade investors to respond to the region’s strong resource potential. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

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Carbon capture and storage Large cranes constructing building, set against sky

24/5/2023 / New Energy World

CCS offers Humber a new pipeline to prosperity

The Viking Humber carbon capture and storage (CCS) project has the potential to become a leading UK initiative, integrating the decarbonisation of key industry sectors with advanced carbon emission handling infrastructure and transport providers. The ambitious project is focused on delivery and storage of one third of the UK target of 30mn tonnes of CO2 capture by 2030. New Energy World reports.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Onshore wind farm set against grey and cloudy sky

24/5/2023 / Sara Siddeeq

Russia’s critical role in the clean energy transition

The invasion of Ukraine compelled governments to improve energy security by extricating themselves from Russian supplies. But Russia is an entrenched and indispensable player in the global energy sphere and its key materials for the energy transition, including nuclear materials and expertise, will protect its energy superpower status, writes Sara Siddeeq, Content and Editorial Associate at Global Strategic Communications Council.

Hydrogen Computer generated image of hydrogen tanker trailer parked alongside a hydrogen refuelling pump

17/5/2023 / Kate O’Rorke

Hydrogen – from space race to snail’s pace, and beyond

Could hydrogen ever replace fossil fuels? Despite decades of discussion, the development of a viable hydrogen supply chain and infrastructure has been hindered in the UK and elsewhere and remains unrealised. Here, Kate O’Rorke, Head of Communications at Hydrogen Utopia International, explores the past and future of a hydrogen economy.

Renewables Wind turbines in rice fields set against setting sun

17/5/2023 / Brian Davis

Asia-Pacific countries play catch-up with renewables

Southeast Asian countries lag far behind more advanced economies when it comes to renewable energy investment on the road to net zero. A new joint report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Imperial College London aims to persuade investors to respond to the region’s strong resource potential. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

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News

Nuclear fusion Fusion equipment

24/5/2023

Microsoft to buy energy from fusion power plant

Helion has announced it will provide electricity to Microsoft through a fusion power plant.

Wind Pillsbury

24/5/2023

Ireland’s first licensing round awards 3 GW of offshore wind

Ireland recently announced the provisional results of the country’s first offshore wind auction under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS 1). The round surpassed market expectations both in terms of the total volume of renewable energy procured and the low price at which it was secured. Meanwhile, the UK government has unveiled plans for improved rewards and benefits to be offered to communities backing onshore wind farms in the UK.

Diversity People sat around a table with woman leading a business meeting

24/5/2023

Slowdown in progress of women’s board roles in UK Energy

Annual data released by POWERful Women (PfW) and PwC UK reveals that the UK energy sector remains behind the FTSE 350 when it comes to representation of women in key decision-making roles on the board, with very little progress over the last 12 months.

Solar Niger flag and solar panel against blue sky

24/5/2023

New solar projects to be built in Niger

Savannah Energy Niger Solar and the government of Niger are to develop two solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants with a combined capacity of up to 200 MW.

Electricity Graphic of solar panel, wind turbine and pylon

24/5/2023

UK hits major clean energy milestone, while National Grid calls for ‘urgent reform’

The UK recently passed 1tn kWh of electricity generated from renewable energy sources. Meanwhile, National Grid has set out the case for urgent reform to drive the energy transition.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition Net zero sign post against blue sky

24/5/2023

Europe needs over $32tn of investment to reach net zero

Europe’s transition to a net zero economy will require more than $32tn of investments in energy and related technologies between now and 2050, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF).

Comment

Forecasting Head and shoulders photo of David Wilson, CEO, Energy Exemplar

24/5/2023 / David Wilson

Modelling will make the green transition smoother and quicker

Modelling of complex energy systems is an invaluable tool for predicting the future and for seeing a path to the transition, writes David Wilson, CEO of Energy Exemplar.

Energy storage Photo of Richard Butland, CEO, Highview Power, standing next to model of buildings lit up in red and blue

17/5/2023 / Richard Butland

With record-breaking wind energy production, now is the time to add long duration energy storage

The UK needs to add a significant long duration energy storage capability to its electricity system to maximise the use of wind power and reduce reliance on gas and coal-fired power. Richard Butland, CEO of Highview Power, writes.

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Energy prices Head and shoulders photo of Ian Gadsby, Managing Director, Ylem Energy

10/5/2023 / Ian Gadsby

As wholesale energy costs come down, are businesses finally out of the woods?

Third-party energy costs are at their highest point ever for UK businesses, and inflation and volatility in the fossil fuels market make it likely they will increase further. Here, Ian Gadsby, Managing Director of Ylem Energy, discusses how onsite generation and storage can alleviate this pressing issue.

Energy efficiency / management Head and shoulders photo of Mervyn Pilley, Executive Director, Energy Services and Technology Association

3/5/2023 / Mervyn Pilley

Net zero starts with energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is often overlooked in favour of grand and expensive supply side plans for achieving net zero emissions. But the cleanest energy is the energy we don’t use, and the public sector needs to recognise this by prioritising the basics, argues Mervyn Pilley, Executive Director at the UK Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA).

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Forecasting Head and shoulders photo of David Wilson, CEO, Energy Exemplar

24/5/2023 / David Wilson

Modelling will make the green transition smoother and quicker

Modelling of complex energy systems is an invaluable tool for predicting the future and for seeing a path to the transition, writes David Wilson, CEO of Energy Exemplar.

Energy storage Photo of Richard Butland, CEO, Highview Power, standing next to model of buildings lit up in red and blue

17/5/2023 / Richard Butland

With record-breaking wind energy production, now is the time to add long duration energy storage

The UK needs to add a significant long duration energy storage capability to its electricity system to maximise the use of wind power and reduce reliance on gas and coal-fired power. Richard Butland, CEO of Highview Power, writes.

Energy prices Head and shoulders photo of Ian Gadsby, Managing Director, Ylem Energy

10/5/2023 / Ian Gadsby

As wholesale energy costs come down, are businesses finally out of the woods?

Third-party energy costs are at their highest point ever for UK businesses, and inflation and volatility in the fossil fuels market make it likely they will increase further. Here, Ian Gadsby, Managing Director of Ylem Energy, discusses how onsite generation and storage can alleviate this pressing issue.

Energy efficiency / management Head and shoulders photo of Mervyn Pilley, Executive Director, Energy Services and Technology Association

3/5/2023 / Mervyn Pilley

Net zero starts with energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is often overlooked in favour of grand and expensive supply side plans for achieving net zero emissions. But the cleanest energy is the energy we don’t use, and the public sector needs to recognise this by prioritising the basics, argues Mervyn Pilley, Executive Director at the UK Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA).

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Quarterly print edition

Welcome to this year's second New Energy World quarterly, which contains some of the best features and comment pieces that we have published over the last three months.

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Raised voices

Environmental activists make themselves heard at International Energy Week – is there any common ground with industry?

Also in this issue:

  • Growing litigation issues in the energy transition
  • Fossil fuel companies must be part of the solution
  • Decommissioning: the world's biggest scrap project
  • Demand for biofuels surges despite feedstock concerns

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