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24/4/2024 Feature / Jette Aagaard

Denmark makes tracks toward an electrified railway

Since 2013, Denmark has been electrifying the main part of the national railway network, following a decision by the government to reduce CO₂ emissions from railway operations. Offering an overview of the scheme is Jette Aagaard, Programme Director at public Danish rail body Banedanmark.

Gas

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8/5/2024 Feature / Tim Crawford

Lack of export options poses a major challenge to Russian gas

In the run-up to COP28, Russia called natural gas a ‘transitional fuel’ that could be used to reduce emissions. However, thanks to sanctions, sales of that fuel – transitional or not – are being restricted. While Russia can sell extra gas to Central Asia and use more domestically in the coming years, the volumes will be modest compared to those previously supplied to Europe. Longer-term ambitions for greater deliveries to China and Turkey, and as LNG, will be difficult to realise, reports Tim Crawford.

Renewables

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11/1/2023 Feature / Selwyn Parker

The sun may yet shine on Africa

Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa, is a region in dire need of alternative forms of energy as a heating planet wreaks havoc on its climate and people. But will salvation come from fossil fuels or renewables? asks Selwyn Parker.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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5/6/2024 Feature / DNV

Exploring China’s enormous green energy shift

Today, China has 18% of the world’s population, uses 26% of global primary energy, emits 33% of global energy-related CO₂, and is by far the leading installer of renewables. The energy transition in China is critical to its future and to the success of the global energy transition, according to a new report from DNV, Energy Transition Outlook China,* of which an edited summary and extract is republished here.

Electricity

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8/1/2025 Feature / Ololade Osifala

Lessons from the UK and Europe on how to transition an energy system

The Old World of the West – Europe – has spent billions decarbonising its electricity generation networks. While those efforts are now resulting in a greener energy generation mix, they have also had other, less desirable, consequences as well, reports Energy Institute Energy Analyst Ololade Osifala.

Hydrogen

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16/11/2022 Feature / 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.

Carbon capture, usage and storage

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11/10/2023 Feature / Jayden Rae

Can carbon capture get ship shape?

The global shipping sector is one of the greatest challenges for reaching net zero. Responsible for more annual emissions than aviation, it cannot be electrified like most road transport. Here, Jayden Rae, Founders’ Associate at Seabound, discusses decarbonisation approaches for the maritime sector, specifically the nascent technology onboard carbon capture (OCC).

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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5/6/2024 Feature / Liz Newmark

Electrification challenges loom as the EU moves toward net zero

The all-electric future of the European Union’s (EU) energy system will be a significant challenge for the electricity sector, according to industry association Eurelectric Secretary General Kristian Ruby, reports Liz Newmark.

Electricity

26/6/2024 News

Global grid infrastructure needs to more than double by 2050 to meet surging electricity demand

Global electricity demand is forecast to double by 2050, requiring extensive expansion of electricity grids and technological upgrades, according to a new report from DNV. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum says energy transition momentum is slowing amidst global uncertainty, but reports from SolarPower Europe and the Global Wind Energy Council highlight some record-breaking renewables statistics.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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4/6/2025 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Gazing into Hong Kong’s net zero future

This dynamic East Asia financial hub set a new course of action in 2021, and is making progress, but the target remains a stretch, local experts including from the Energy Institute’s Hong Kong Branch tell New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple.

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Denmark makes tracks toward an electrified railway

Lack of export options poses a major challenge to Russian gas

The sun may yet shine on Africa

Exploring China’s enormous green energy shift

Lessons from the UK and Europe on how to transition an energy system

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

Can carbon capture get ship shape?

Electrification challenges loom as the EU moves toward net zero

Global grid infrastructure needs to more than double by 2050 to meet surging electricity demand

Gazing into Hong Kong’s net zero future