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30/11/2022 News

New focus on European energy deals

A new ‘Energy Deals Tracker’ has been launched by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) to help present a clearer picture of how European Union (EU) member states’ diversification efforts could shape Europe’s energy policy in the long term – particularly the impact they could have on the bloc’s climate commitments.

Finance and investment

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7/2/2024 Feature / Sara Siddeeq

The green gold rush

In the rapidly evolving world of global energy, the burgeoning interest and investments flooding into renewable energy signal a seismic shift in how nations, corporations and investors approach energy generation and consumption. As traditional energy sources face growing environmental, economic and social scrutiny, renewable energy has ascended to the forefront of investment opportunities, particularly in Europe, reports Sara Siddeeq.

Solar

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26/2/2025 Feature / Charlie Bush

Europe’s solar dilemma: Competing with China while securing energy independence

In the early 2000s, Europe was at the forefront of solar PV production. However, as governments scaled back subsidies and incentives, they failed to compete with China’s state-backed manufacturing surge. Since 2011, China has invested over $50bn in new PV supply capacity – 10 times more than Europe. Making a dent in China’s production monopoly will be immensely challenging. But the EU could maintain leadership in solar installation and technology by strategically directing funding and diversifying supply chains, for example in the bloc’s upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, writes Charlie Bush.

COP

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20/12/2023 Feature / Nick Cottam

COP28: agreement to transition away from fossil fuels is a milestone but may prove complicated

COP28 concluded last week in Dubai, UAE with 198 countries agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels. Some consider this alone an important achievement, whilst others see the lack of urgency in accelerating the energy transition as disastrous. Nick Cottam reports.

Energy policy

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9/8/2023 Feature / Mark Williams

To secure a net zero future, the UK must recognise its place in the world

The UK was a decarbonisation pioneer, particularly in replacing coal-fired power generation with renewables (and gas). But the country is rather less well placed to build on its initial success and faces considerable investment challenges, writes Mark Williams, Senior Analyst with trade association Energy UK.

Liquefied natural gas

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29/10/2025 Feature / Mark Davis

Methane rules: emerging interest in natural gas competitiveness and waste capture

Gas markets are oversupplying, electricity is straining under AI demand, and methane rules are raising the bar. Together, these forces are rewriting competitiveness in energy, writes Mark Davis FEI, CEO of Capterio, a British company focused on reducing gas flaring.

Hydro power

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12/7/2023 Feature / Jitendra Bisht

The promise of small hydro power in India

Small hydro power and decentralised renewable energy could have enormous potential in remote areas of India, such as the Himalayas and north-east, writes Jitendra Bisht, a PhD student in Environmental History at the Georgetown University in Washington DC.

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16/7/2025 Feature / Chiko Inneh

Nigeria’s road to net zero

Nigeria’s energy mix is currently at a crossroads, presenting both significant challenges and substantial opportunities as the nation pursues its net zero emissions target by 2050, writes former Energy Institute student intern Chiko Inneh.

Methanol

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4/6/2025 Feature / Zinovia Skoufa

Why renewable methanol is a cornerstone of global decarbonisation

Renewable methanol is a versatile, low-carbon solution for hard-to-abate sectors. Zinovia Skoufa, Managing Director, Methanol, at Johnson Matthey, discusses the global drivers for an increasing renewable methanol market. Plus: latest methanol development round-up.

COP

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12/11/2025 Feature / Brian Davis

COP30: Big stage, low expectations

Ten years since signing the Paris Agreement, there are lower expectations for any groundbreaking COP30 initiatives, as high-power discussions start this week at Belém, Brazil. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

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New focus on European energy deals

The green gold rush

Europe’s solar dilemma: Competing with China while securing energy independence

COP28: agreement to transition away from fossil fuels is a milestone but may prove complicated

To secure a net zero future, the UK must recognise its place in the world

Methane rules: emerging interest in natural gas competitiveness and waste capture

The promise of small hydro power in India

Nigeria’s road to net zero

Why renewable methanol is a cornerstone of global decarbonisation

COP30: Big stage, low expectations