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29/6/2022 News

Low carbon technologies needed at pace and scale for fast and deep decarbonisation

The challenges and uncertainties facing the global energy system are at their greatest for almost 50 years, according to BP’s latest review of world energy statistics, with growing shortages and increasing prices highlighting the continuing importance of energy security and affordability alongside lower carbon when addressing the energy trilemma.

Renewables

13/9/2023 News

Disappointment as no bids for offshore wind in latest UK government renewables auction

Although a record number of clean energy projects were awarded funding from the UK government’s latest contracts for difference (CfD) auction, there was disappointment as no bids were received for offshore wind projects – a result many industry observers saw as a ‘missed opportunity’ and a ‘wake-up call’ to government.

Skills, education and training

Head and shoulders photo of Alex Spencer, Director of Operations, OPITO

9/8/2023 Comment / Alex Spencer

Inspiring the next generation of energy workers

Harnessing talent and ingenuity in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) has made our modern world happier, healthier, safer and more secure. Now, meeting our net zero ambitions presents a fresh set of challenges. Alex Spencer, Director of Operations at OPITO, explains how to prepare a new cohort of energy workers.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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23/10/2024 News

IEA report predicts glut of energy in the near term, provided it is not blocked by geopolitical tensions

Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner and more secure technologies, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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28/9/2022 News

International ‘collaboration gap’ threatens to undermine progress on climate commitments and delay net zero by decades

A new report has set out urgent priorities to rapidly make more clean technologies the most affordable options in key sectors, warning that an international ‘collaboration gap’ is threatening to undermine action on climate change and delay net zero potentially by decades.

Energy policy

Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister for Energy Transition in France, speaking as the European Council announced higher targets for renewables and energy efficiency

6/7/2022 News

Europe agrees on higher targets for renewables and energy efficiency

The European Council has adopted its negotiating positions on legislative proposals that tackle the energy aspects of the EU’s climate transition under the ‘Fit for 55’ package.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Head and shoulders photo of Shaun Kenny, President of Infrastructure, Bechtel

22/2/2023 Comment / Shaun Kenny

Energy transition – how to pivot from ambition to delivery

Shaun Kenny, President of Infrastructure at Bechtel and a speaker during International Energy Week 2023*, discusses the most logical approach to delivering a just energy transition to net zero.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

View of US coal-fired power station with emissions beside a river

9/8/2023 News

Is the Inflation Reduction Act enough to set US on track for net zero?

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) gets the US closer to net zero, with renewables, carbon capture and electrification leading the way – but more action is needed, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF).

COP

Head and shoulders photo of Elbia Gannoum

31/1/2024 Comment / Elbia Gannoum

COP 28: We took a stand, now we need to act

As the energy transition progresses at various speeds, Brazil is emerging as a clear forerunner in terms of renewable energy generation and biofuels production. Elbia Gannoum, Executive President of ABEEólica (Brazil’s wind association), Vice President of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), and a Council Member of CDESS (the Federal Government’s Council for Sustainable Economic and Social Development), presents her hopes for her country’s future following COP28.

Access to energy

Head and shoulders pic of Claudio Vergara, Zola Electric in front of equipment

7/12/2022 Comment / Claudio Vergara

Latest electrification technologies can help emerging markets bring power to the people

New digital technologies are required to help bring reliable power to people in many developing countries. Here Claudio Vergara from Zola Electric, a San Francisco-based company currently delivering affordable and clean power to over 3mn customers in emerging markets across four continents, suggests how.

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Low carbon technologies needed at pace and scale for fast and deep decarbonisation

Disappointment as no bids for offshore wind in latest UK government renewables auction

Inspiring the next generation of energy workers

IEA report predicts glut of energy in the near term, provided it is not blocked by geopolitical tensions

International ‘collaboration gap’ threatens to undermine progress on climate commitments and delay net zero by decades

Europe agrees on higher targets for renewables and energy efficiency

Energy transition – how to pivot from ambition to delivery

Is the Inflation Reduction Act enough to set US on track for net zero?

COP 28: We took a stand, now we need to act

Latest electrification technologies can help emerging markets bring power to the people