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5/5/2026 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Lessons from the front lines of the Ukraine war

While living through a military conflict might seem unthinkable, Ukrainians have been doing just that for more than four years. During this gruelling period, they have found ways to keep their energy system going to power life. A week before the Energy Institute broadcasts a free webinar on energy security lessons from the Ukraine war, New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple MEI reports on presentations made at International Energy Week in late February, before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Asset management

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19/3/2025 Comment / Chris Wilton

Location data – an important driver in the UK’s net zero journey

Accurate and reliable location data is an essential tool for successfully siting new energy generation and transmission infrastructure, argues Chris Wilton, Sector Lead, Utilities, with Ordnance Survey (OS).

Wind

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4/2/2026 Feature / Andrew Mourant

When the grid goes dark

Failure of the power system on a national scale is the stuff of nightmares for business and domestic consumers alike – a potential crisis for which there has to be a plan. The onus on re-booting – the so-called black start (BS) after a total or partial shutdown – has rested largely on coal and gas turbine stations. Now, as the UK seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels, there’s a drive to see what role renewables, notably offshore wind, can play, writes Andrew Mourant.

Heat pumps

27/3/2024 News

Year’s delay proposed for UK’s clean heat market mechanism

The UK government recently announced plans to delay the introduction of the clean heat market mechanism (CHMM) scheme until 1 April 2025, in a move decried by environmental groups.

Transmission and distribution

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26/10/2022 Feature / Ed Walker

New subsea cables to connect UK generators and consumers

As the energy landscape evolves, great successes in offshore wind and other renewable and low carbon generation assets often gain the spotlight. But, asks Ed Walker*, how is our energy system evolving to move clean energy from the point of generation to the point of demand?

Nuclear

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4/10/2023 Feature / Andrew McDougall KC, Dipen Sabharwal KC and Counsel Ximena Vásquez-Maignan

The evolution of India’s nuclear sector: learning from global trends

India plans to use a new programme of nuclear power plant building to help satisfy its fast-growing electricity needs. But developing nuclear plants can be fraught with difficulties to overcome, write White & Case Partners Andrew McDougall KC, Dipen Sabharwal KC and Counsel Ximena Vásquez-Maignan.*

Energy infrastructure

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30/6/2026 Comment / Paula Kivimaa,Neven Duić

Europe cannot afford to plan its energy future in silos

Europe’s exposure to energy price shocks is often framed as a supply challenge. Paula Kivimaa, Co-Chair of the EASAC* Working Group on the Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies, and Neven Duić, Co-Chair of the EASAC Energy Programme, maintain that the deeper vulnerability lies in how energy systems are planned and operated. A more integrated approach would improve security, reduce costs and accelerate the transition to net zero.

Carbon capture, usage and storage

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9/10/2024 Feature / Ken Ede

How to overcome the technical challenges of carbon capture projects

Striking the right balance between providing secure, affordable and increasingly lower-carbon energy will be key to building a more sustainable future. There is a genuine desire to decarbonise the energy system with ‘maximum energy, minimal emissions’. What is the role of carbon capture in delivering a low-carbon future and how are the technical challenges being addressed, asks Ken Ede, Head of Decarbonisation Middle East for leading consulting and engineering group Wood.

Offshore wind

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28/9/2022 Feature / Neil Gordon

How the UK can rise to the top of the floating wind sector

The UK has a unique opportunity to take advantage of the burgeoning floating wind industry, transferring its considerable subsea expertise from offshore oil and gas projects. So argues Neil Gordon, Chief Executive of the Global Underwater Hub (GUH).

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.

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Lessons from the front lines of the Ukraine war

Location data – an important driver in the UK’s net zero journey

When the grid goes dark

Year’s delay proposed for UK’s clean heat market mechanism

New subsea cables to connect UK generators and consumers

The evolution of India’s nuclear sector: learning from global trends

Europe cannot afford to plan its energy future in silos

How to overcome the technical challenges of carbon capture projects

How the UK can rise to the top of the floating wind sector

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