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Coal

11/1/2023 News

Coal consumption reached new high in 2022

Global coal demand increased only marginally in 2022, but enough to push it to an all-time high amid the energy crisis, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report.

Hydro power

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11/1/2023 Feature / Pascal Radue

Restoring Europe’s hydropower infrastructure

Supplying 17% of the world’s electricity in 2020, hydropower is a leading source of renewable energy. However, much of the infrastructure in Europe is now decades old. Here, Pascal Radue, CEO of General Electric Hydro Solutions, explains why modernising ageing hydropower infrastructure is crucial for the energy transition.

Energy efficiency / management

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11/1/2023 Comment / Adrian Guggisberg

No time like the present – transforming industrial energy efficiency starts now

Electric industrial motors use vast quantities of energy and the tools to reduce wastage are available now. Let’s start using them, writes Adrian Guggisberg, Division President of ABB Motion Services.

Wind

11/1/2023 News

New UK wind energy and renewables generation records set in 2022

The UK recorded a new wind energy generation record as 2022 drew to a close, with wind generating 20.918 GW of electricity in the half-hour period between 6 and 6.30pm on 30 December, beating the previous record of 20.896 GW set on 2 November and reaching a new high for the third time in the year. Meanwhile, Britain generated a record amount of renewable electricity for 2022 as a whole, but the rising cost of gas led wholesale power prices to almost double year-on-year.

Diversity

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11/1/2023 News

‘Leave no woman behind’: New alliance to support women in the energy workforce

The Women’s Energy Network Alliance (WENA) is a new umbrella group of initiatives and member organisations that specialise in supporting careers for women in energy.

Carbon capture, usage and storage

Head and shoulders photo of Ruth Herbert, CEO, Carbon Capture and Storage Association

11/1/2023 Comment / Ruth Herber

Can CCUS deliver a ‘just transition’ for UK industrial heartlands in 2023?

This year, 2023, represents a considerable opportunity for the UK to demonstrate its commitment to decarbonisation and a ‘just transition’ through the creation of net zero industrial clusters across the UK. So writes Ruth Herbert, CEO of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) and a speaker at this year’s Energy Institute (EI) International Energy Week in February.*

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Computer graphic with 2023 in large gold letters standing up, with the zero of 2023 set as a crystal ball with pink and blue plasma lightning

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11/1/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

What does 2023 hold for the energy transition?

Time to polish that crystal ball again. If there’s one thing that’s predictable, it’s the likelihood that some of the predictions for 2023 will prove contentious in hindsight. Nevertheless, we press on with some perceptive and sometimes provocative forecasts by industry experts on the rapidly changing energy transition – invited for comment by New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis.

Emissions mitigation

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11/1/2023 News

EU increases Emissions Trading System (ETS) ambitions

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and European Union (EU) governments have agreed to reform the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to further reduce industrial emissions and invest more in climate friendly technologies. Under the deal, emissions in the ETS sectors must be cut by 62% by 2030; free allowances to industries will be phased out from 2026 and disappear by 2034; and an ETS II for fuel emissions from the building and road transport sectors will be implemented in 2027.

Energy storage

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14/12/2022 Feature / Stefan Hufnagl

From uncertainty towards independence – one path to self-sufficient energy systems

Global industry accounts for a significant proportion of energy consumption and the sector faces increasing pressure to turn to renewables. Here, Stefan Hufnagl from energy software provider COPA-DATA, explains why industrial consumers should consider becoming more independent from energy markets to reduce energy costs and ensure stability.

Gas

Close up of gas burner with blue flames with Australian flag superimposed in centre

EI Member only

14/12/2022 Feature / Brian Davis

Australia steps on the gas

Due to the rapid expansion of the Australian LNG industry on both the east and west coasts, Australia has become one of the world’s largest LNG exporters. New Energy World’s Brian Davis reports.

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Search results:

Coal consumption reached new high in 2022

Restoring Europe’s hydropower infrastructure

No time like the present – transforming industrial energy efficiency starts now

New UK wind energy and renewables generation records set in 2022

‘Leave no woman behind’: New alliance to support women in the energy workforce

Can CCUS deliver a ‘just transition’ for UK industrial heartlands in 2023?

What does 2023 hold for the energy transition?

EU increases Emissions Trading System (ETS) ambitions

From uncertainty towards independence – one path to self-sufficient energy systems

Australia steps on the gas