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11/5/2022 Comment / Nick Wayth

Difficult times – setting a long-term direction for energy is essential

As he passes his one-year anniversary at the Energy Institute (EI), CEO Nick Wayth CEng FEI feels it timely to share a few perspectives on the energy sector and the vital role of the Energy Institute under our evolving strategy.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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13/3/2024 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Global visions: International Energy Week debates the key factors impacting the energy transition

With more than 30 sessions on energy scenarios, energy finance, making a just transition, technological innovation and electrification, International Energy Week 2024 covered lots of ground. One session in particular encompassed the widest possible scope, addressing the global energy situation and outlook. New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple reports.

Oil sands

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10/4/2024 Feature / Sara Siddeeq

Tarred and feathered: Canada’s very public dispute over future of tar sands intensifies

Canada’s oil sands (also known as tar sands) present a paradox between economic growth and environmental stewardship. As some of the world’s largest reserves of heavy crude oil, they are integral to meeting global energy demands. In 2022, the tar sands produced an average of 3.2mn boe/d, according to S&P Global. However, their environmental impact, characterised by significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and extensive landscape disruption, has sparked international concern and domestic debate. Sara Siddeeq examines the key issues around this valuable but controversial fossil energy resource.

Transport

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5/4/2023 Feature / Gloria Esposito

On the move: decarbonising the UK’s transport

How exactly is the move to alternative, low-carbon fuels for UK road and rail users going to play out in the next few years? Here, Gloria Esposito, Head of Sustainability at Zemo Partnership, a public-private partnership that aims to accelerate transport to zero emissions, discusses the options for cars and vans, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), non-road vehicles and the railway.

Emissions mitigation

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8/6/2022 Feature / Jeff Obbard,Tony Regan

Cutting methane emissions is the quickest and best way to avoid climate change

In its latest report titled Mitigation of Climate Change, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that atmospheric carbon emissions must peak and then be rapidly reduced to avoid climate catastrophe. As the greatest and swiftest contribution the global energy sector can make today, reducing emissions of methane is vital. Professor Jeff Obbard, Visiting Professor, School of Water, Energy & Environment, Cranfield University, and Tony Regan, Lead, Gas & LNG Asia Pacific, NexantECA, report.

Wind

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15/6/2022 Feature / Brian Davis

Winds of change

Wind energy is going to be a key feature of the landscape – certainly in Scotland – as the UK transitions towards net zero. New approaches are required in terms of landscape and wind farms, with innovative technology and a call for new grid charging methodology. Brian Davis invited leading experts to provide insight on where the new winds blow.

Climate change

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12/7/2023 Feature / Grahame Buss

No new oil, gas or coal

Grahame Buss was a Principal Scientist at Shell for over 30 years. Now he uses his experience and knowledge of the fossil fuel industry in his current role as spokesman for campaigning group Just Stop Oil. In this article, he justifies Just Stop Oil’s demands and outlines how the environmental campaigners want the energy transition to play out.

Hydrogen

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20/9/2023 Feature / John Boyd

Japan puzzles over hydrogen strategy

Japan created the world’s first hydrogen energy strategy in 2017. Following heavy criticism, the government revised the strategy earlier this year. However, John Boyd reports that the new plan is also being challenged due to its focus on blue, and even grey, hydrogen production.

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)

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30/11/2022 Feature / Martin Hunnybun

A matter of quality: reducing greenhouse gas emissions from aviation

Replacing the fossil fuels in the aviation sector is recognised to be a serious challenge. Here, Martin Hunnybun, the Energy Institute’s (EI) Head of Sustainable Fuels, describes the latest quality assurance initiatives for handling synthetic jet fuel in aviation supply chains as the sector aims to move towards net zero.

Energy and carbon management

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20/9/2023 Feature / Marc Height,Pauline Blanc

Untapped opportunities – the countries flying under the radar for climate investment

How countries interact with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement will have a large bearing on their climate investment performance in the coming years. Here, Abatable’s Pauline Blanc and Marc Height* explain the opportunities for investment in voluntary carbon market projects across a range of countries – as summarised in the company’s VCM Investment Attractiveness Index.

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Difficult times – setting a long-term direction for energy is essential

Global visions: International Energy Week debates the key factors impacting the energy transition

Tarred and feathered: Canada’s very public dispute over future of tar sands intensifies

On the move: decarbonising the UK’s transport

Cutting methane emissions is the quickest and best way to avoid climate change

Winds of change

No new oil, gas or coal

Japan puzzles over hydrogen strategy

A matter of quality: reducing greenhouse gas emissions from aviation

Untapped opportunities – the countries flying under the radar for climate investment