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Research and development

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29/5/2024 News

Research in hard-to-abate sector offers new possibilities to tackle climate change

Scientists in the UK claim to have developed the world’s first process for making zero-emissions cement, while in the US, researchers have found a potential new pathway for fossil fuel-burning operations to capture emissions.

Hydrogen

17/1/2024 News

First commercial deployment of ‘game-changing’ hydrogen technology

Ultra-low-carbon hydrogen to ammonia production technology is to be deployed for the first time at a new ammonia production facility in Port Arthur, Texas, US. The process aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of transportation, industrial processes and agriculture across the Gulf Coast region. Meanwhile, two new studies highlight the important role that ammonia is set to play in decarbonising the global shipping sector.

Technology

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19/4/2023 Comment / Greg Jackson

Using technology to build a cheap, green energy future

We have the technology to enable greater energy efficiency, reduce emissions and drop bills for consumers. Greg Jackson FEI, Vice President of the Energy Institute and Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, discusses the central role of technology in facilitating the green energy transition.

Rare earth materials

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29/3/2023 Comment / Peter Keeley Lopez

Powering the energy transition with critical minerals

Demand for critical minerals, fundamental for many renewable technologies, is set to rise considerably over the coming decades, so obtaining these minerals in a fair and sustainable way is crucial for a just transition. Peter Keeley Lopez, Senior Process Applications Engineer at Tetronics, discusses how plasma technology can help.

Green hydrogen

11/6/2025 News

Germany and the US showcase new electrolyser pilot plants, but Australia’s hydrogen sector is faltering, according to report

The opening of Thyssenkrupp Nucera’s SOEC and OCOchem’s CO₂ electrolysis pilot plants on one hand, and Wood Mackenzie’s analysis of Australia’s lagging hydrogen sector on the other, reveal the diverging trajectories of global players in the hydrogen economy. While Germany and the US push forward with electrolyser deployments, Australia risks losing its early-mover advantage without stronger policy intervention.

Hydrogen

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9/4/2025 News

New innovations are driving change in hydrogen fuel cell technologies

Recent hydrogen fuel cell advancements from Hyundai, Toyota, Ricardo and Bramble Energy continue to develop hydrogen technologies for various clean power applications. Hyundai’s latest fuel cell electric vehicle boasts enhanced power and efficiency, while Toyota’s third-generation fuel cell system goes beyond passenger cars and extends to commercial applications. Ricardo reports its multi-stack module has achieved 393 kW for maritime use and Bramble Energy’s new UK-Taiwan initiative aims to cut green hydrogen production costs.

Data centres

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24/9/2025 News

US big tech deals boost UK’s AI ambitions

Several big tech investments were revealed under a new UK-US Tech Prosperity Deal during President Donald Trump’s state visit last week. Among them were Google selecting Shell as its renewable energy manager in the UK and Microsoft announcing its largest financial commitment in the country to date. Meanwhile, a new study suggests microgrids will be key to accelerating future data centre growth in Europe.

Forecasting

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22/10/2025 Comment / Gaurav Gharde

The promise and the proof: insights from 20 years of UK energy scenarios

What can we learn from looking again at 20-year-old energy forecasts? History tells us that some established demand side measures worked, while some new technologies did not. Here, Gaurav Gharde, Research Associate at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, provides some hard-won lessons to inform COP30.

Energy efficiency

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23/7/2025 Comment / Mike Umiker

Breaking down barriers to industrial energy efficiency

Is there anything new to say about energy efficiency in industry? Plenty, writes Mike Umiker, Executive Director of the Energy Efficiency Movement – particularly about modern digital transformations and new equipment-as-a-service offerings.

Geothermal

18/6/2025 News

Down, down, down: new drilling technologies are improving prospects for geothermal power by reducing project duration, cutting costs and drilling deeper wells

Fervo Energy’s record-breaking Sugarloaf well in Utah showcases the rapid progress of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), while a new report finds the US Great Basin alone could supply 10% of the country’s electricity. Globally, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projects geothermal could meet 15% of future power demand if costs fall. Meanwhile, Germany and the UK are advancing supportive policies and identifying high-potential regions, signalling a global shift towards making geothermal a scalable, low-carbon energy source.

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