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Electricity

29/6/2022 Comment / Greg Jackson

Cleaning up energy is great for climate, consumers and companies

The urgently needed green transition is often regarded as an insurmountable challenge, both technologically and financially. But Greg Jackson FEI, Vice President of the Energy Institute and CEO of Octopus Energy, argues that on the contrary, it is well on the way to saving businesses and consumers money.

Wind

29/6/2022 News

Global offshore wind capital expenditure to more than double in 2030

Installations and investments in the global offshore wind industry are set to surge this decade as nations seek to transition to cleaner sources of energy, with total capital expenditure projected to more than double from $46bn in 2021 to $102bn in 2030, Rystad Energy research shows.

Biofuels

15/6/2022 News

World first for motor racing

For the first time in the Le Mans 24-hour endurance motor racing event’s history, the race cars were supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies.

Batteries

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EI Member only

15/6/2022 Feature / Cameron Leslie

A look into the future of electric vehicle battery technology

Much like wind turbines and recycling bins, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is symbolic of the commitment towards reducing the global carbon footprint. Cameron Leslie, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer at Xodus-Academy, reports on developments in EV battery technology.

Energy consumption

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22/6/2022 Comment / Richard Cox

Reducing consumption is the only way to permanently solve the UK energy crisis

With household energy bills soaring and energy company bosses predicting that 40% of households in England and Wales will be in fuel poverty later this year, Richard Cox of Effective Energy Group argues that reducing consumption is the only sure-fire way of tackling the energy crisis.

LNG / LPG / CNG

22/6/2022 News

Qatar aiming to be a global gas leader as TotalEnergies takes stake in North Field East LNG

TotalEnergies has become the first company selected to partner with national company QatarEnergy on the giant North Field East (NFE) LNG project, taking a 25% stake for an undisclosed sum.

Energy policy

15/6/2022 News

EU Parliament backs plans for zero emissions for cars and vans in 2035

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have backed revised CO₂ emissions standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the European Commission’s (EC) ‘Fit for 55 in 2030’ package.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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22/6/2022 Comment / Adrian del Maestro

Decarbonising UK industrial clusters – potential and risks to manage

Adrian Del Maestro, Director of PwC Strategy&, looks at the prospects and funding challenges facing industrial hubs as they move to decarbonise operations.

Rail

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22/6/2022 Feature / Nick Cottam

More power, less energy for a modern rail network

London’s new Crossrail train service is a fine example of the environmental gains available from modern and highly efficient rail technologies. These also include hydrogen-fuelled units and updates to the ‘Maglev’ concept, reports Nick Cottam.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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15/6/2022 Comment / Piotr Konopka

Achieving net zero – perspective of a young professional in the Middle East

When it comes to climate action, it is inevitable that younger generations will inherit the consequences of what is done today. As a result, they must be recognised as the critical voices of the energy transition debate, writes Piotr Konopka, Board Member of the EI Middle East, and Senior Manager of Energy and Decarbonisation Programmes at a global shipping and logistics company.

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