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Energy policy

Jakarta city skyline at night

14/9/2022 News

Indonesia’s push to reach net zero to power new phase in economic development

The clean energy transition is a key opportunity for Indonesia to diversify its economy while making its energy supplies more secure and affordable. However, while the country has a viable path to reaching its target of net zero emissions by 2060, key policy reforms and international support will be vital for success, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Renewables

Close up view of nacelle and blades at top of offshore wind turbine in foreground, with blue sky and calm sea behind

4/9/2024 News

9 GW of renewable energy secured in latest UK renewables auction

The UK’s sixth renewables auction has secured 9 GW of new renewable energy capacity via 131 green infrastructure projects, making it the biggest round to date. Set to power the equivalent of 11 million British homes, the first projects will start generating electricity in 2026.

Oil and gas

PdVSA engineers at work

11/2/2026 News

Venezuela oil reform opens the door to private capital

Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved the Partial Reform Law of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law in a bid to attract private investment and revive oil production. Meanwhile, new analysis from Rystad Energy shows regional capital remains firmly anchored in Argentina, Guyana and Brazil.

Road transport

Man refuelling HGV

26/4/2023 News

Europe plans for good truck charging network by 2030

New analysis of Europe’s plans for public charging suggests there will be enough infrastructure to meet increased European Union (EU) electric truck targets in 2030.

Climate change

US President Donald Trump

22/1/2025 News

President Trump withdraws from Paris Agreement again despite climate crisis

As expected, one of President Donald Trump’s first moves after his inauguration as President of the United States was to sign an executive order withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. The ‘prospective’ withdrawal from the landmark Paris Accord is seen to deal a significant blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warning.

Electric vehicles

Artist’s impression of Britvolt factory

25/1/2023 News

Fears for UK electric vehicle market as battery company goes into administration

Hopes for the future development of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) sector were dealt a blow last week, after Britvolt, the company planning to build an EV battery gigafactory, went into administration.

Grid management

Head and shoulders photo of Mark Neller

8/4/2026 Comment / Mark Neller

Why the grid will decide the UK’s energy future

The UK’s energy transition is gathering momentum, driven by rapid electrification across transport, heat, industry and digital infrastructure. Yet the electricity grid – the backbone of this transition – was never designed for today’s ambitions. While much of the national conversation focuses on generation targets, it is the grid itself that will determine how quickly, equitably and productively the UK can reach net zero, writes Mark Neller, Arup’s Energy Leader for the UK, India, Middle East and Africa.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Thermal imaging heat map of house

6/7/2022 News

Current UK government programmes will miss net zero target

A new progress report by the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has found ‘major failures’ in the UK government’s programmes aimed at delivering net zero.

Offshore wind

Aerial view of offshore wind turbine

14/5/2025 News

Ørsted hits pause on Hornsea 4 offshore wind project

Ørsted has paused the planned development of the Hornsea 4 wind project offshore the UK, stating that increased supply chain costs, higher interest rates, and rising construction and operational risks have made the project financially unviable in its current form.

Electricity

Graphic of a group of pylons with glowing cables connecting them

6/12/2023 News

EC sets out action plan to accelerate roll-out of grid networks

The European Commission (EC) has set out an action plan to accelerate the roll-out of electricity grids in the European Union (EU). It has also proposed a 12-month extension of the emergency measures introduced last year in response to the energy crisis.

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