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Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak being filmed

5/7/2023 News

UK no longer a global leader on net zero

The UK has lost its global net zero leadership position, says the Climate Change Committee (CCC), claiming that the speed of UK government policy framework development in support of net zero is ‘not happening at the required pace for future targets’.

Hydro

28/9/2022 News

Pakistan’s hydropower projects need reassessment, says IEEFA

Poor governance, institutional credit downgrade and extreme weather have added strain to hydropower project reliability in Pakistan, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Oil and gas

Head and shoulders photo of Dr Slawomir Raszewski, Senior Lecturer, Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London

21/9/2022 Comment / Slawomir Raszewski

How does North Sea offshore production help meet current energy objectives?

The UK’s indigenous oil and gas resources should be seen as an enabler of the energy transition, writes Dr Slawomir Raszewski, Senior Lecturer, Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London.

Energy markets

Picture of lightbulb with green leaf inside

19/10/2022 News

Balancing the fight against climate change with energy security

A balance must be found between two equally important imperatives: security of affordable energy supply and the fight against climate change, according to a recent report from Capgemini.

Energy policy

Head and shoulders image of Norbert Edomah

8/6/2022 Comment / Norbert Edomah

How policy workers shape energy systems

Often working in the background, policy workers have helped to proffer solutions for issues related to policy formulation and implementation. In many cases, they have addressed specific societal challenges, such as improved healthcare, sanitation, education, empowerment and energy access, writes Norbert Edomah, Associate Professor in Energy Policy and Electricity Planning at the School of Science and Technology, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria.

Rare earth materials/Critical minerals

3/12/2025 News

Global push accelerates domestic critical minerals investments

Governments are stepping up efforts to secure critical minerals and strengthen clean energy supply chains. The UK has launched its Critical Minerals Strategy, while the EU and South Africa have signed a critical minerals partnership, and the US has announced $355mn to boost domestic mineral production and mining technology development.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Jonathan Minnitt, Vice President of Business Development at Aker Solutions

17/8/2022 Comment / Jonathan Minnitt

Moving towards net zero in a complex and uncertain environment

Regulatory complexity, challenging project economics and an array of decarbonisation technology options creates uncertainty for our industry on the journey to net zero. A stepwise approach with the right partner can unlock new avenues for progress toward this goal, writes Jonathan Minnitt, Vice President of Business Development at Aker Solutions.

Energy prices

Head and shoulders photo of Ian Gadsby, Managing Director, Ylem Energy

10/5/2023 Comment / Ian Gadsby

As wholesale energy costs come down, are businesses finally out of the woods?

Third-party energy costs are at their highest point ever for UK businesses, and inflation and volatility in the fossil fuels market make it likely they will increase further. Here, Ian Gadsby, Managing Director of Ylem Energy, discusses how onsite generation and storage can alleviate this pressing issue.

Greenhouse gases

8/10/2025 News

China sets its first absolute GHG emissions reduction target, as UN climate pledges build momentum

China has set its first-ever absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target, pledging to cut emissions by 7–10% from peak levels by 2035 while scaling up renewables and clean transport. The landmark announcement, made by President Xi at last month’s United Nations Climate Summit, came as nearly 100 nations have now submitted or unveiled new targets ahead of COP30 next month.

Offshore wind

13/11/2024 News

Swedish government rejects 13 offshore wind projects over defense concerns

In an unexpected move, the Swedish government has rejected applications for 13 offshore wind power projects in the Baltic Sea, citing defense concerns. The controversial decision halts projects totalling nearly 32 GW of potential installed power, equivalent to approximately 140 TWh of annual electricity production. Critics regard the announcement as a massive setback for renewable energy in the country, despite the government approving the Poseiden floating offshore wind project.

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