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Hydrogen

22/5/2024 News

Hydrogen supply chains gather pace from Scotland to Abu Dhabi, but UK demo shelved

A number of new developments have been announced that support the development of the hydrogen supply chain in Europe and the Middle East. Among latest projects, RWE plans to develop a green hydrogen project in Scotland; a new cooperation agreement will see the Port of Rotterdam establish itself as an international hydrogen hub for north-west Europe; and Cepsa’s latest award of contracts underpin its Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley project in Spain. Also, new developments support Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC’s goal of capturing 5% of the global low-carbon hydrogen market by 2030.

Energy security

Head and shoulders pic of Fintan Slye by wind turbine

7/7/2026 Comment / Fintan Slye

Why the energy trilemma is not a zero-sum trade-off

Following his appearance at International Energy Week earlier this year, Fintan Slye FEI, CEO of the National Energy System Operator (NESO), sets out his perspective on the challenges facing Great Britain’s energy system, and how to strike the right balance across the energy trilemma for consumers.

Electrification

Head and shoulders photo of Maxine Ghavi set against grey backdrop

20/4/2026 Comment / Maxine Ghavi

Modern grids will be the foundation for future growth in Europe

Europe stands at a defining moment in its economic and energy transition. Electrification is no longer simply an environmental ambition: it is rapidly building the foundation of economic competitiveness, industrial resilience, national security and long-term prosperity with grids becoming the bottleneck. As Europe seeks to strengthen energy security, stimulate sustainable growth and affordability, and reduce emissions, accelerating electrification and investing in modern grid infrastructure must become urgent priorities, writes Maxine Ghavi, Executive Vice President and Head of Europe at Hitachi Energy.

International Energy Week

Nick Wayth ,CEO, Energy Institute, presenting from conference lectern

7/2/2024 Comment / Nick Wayth

COP28 goals frame the debate as global energy sector heads to London

As International Energy Week 2024 approaches, the Energy Institute’s CEO Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE says this coming year will be a big test for the public support and political will needed to accelerate the energy transition, but that progress is achievable.

Energy policy

23/11/2022 News

UK Autumn Statement: More heat on average energy users and 45% levy on low carbon electricity generators

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a raft of new tax measures in his Autumn Budget, bringing UK taxation to the highest level since World War 2. Energy-related measures were particularly significant and included a new windfall tax on low carbon electricity generators, and the introduction of a vehicle excise duty on electric vehicles by 2025.

Renewables

Female engineer with a clipboard at a solar farm

13/9/2023 News

UAE invests to help unlock Africa’s clean energy potential

COP28 President-Designate, His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Jaber, has announced a $4.5bn United Arab Emirates (UAE) finance initiative that aims to help unlock Africa’s clean energy potential. Meanwhile, a new report calls for urgent action to boost access to capital in order to double energy investment in Africa.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Wind turbines and solar panels in a city

4/5/2022 News

Global energy markets face unprecedented uncertainty and a 1.5°C pathway remains increasingly challenging

The latest Global Energy Perspective report from McKinsey & Company finds that global energy markets ‘face unprecedented uncertainty’ as the economic rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered price spikes for multiple commodities, and the conflict in Ukraine has led to further increasing energy prices and security of supply concerns. As a result, a 1.5°C pathway remains ‘increasingly challenging’.

Energy policy

28/1/2026 News

UK government unveils £15bn UK Warm Homes Plan aims to accelerate solar, heat pumps and energy efficiency while cutting bills

The UK government has set out its long-awaited plans to accelerate the rollout of solar panels, heat pumps, batteries and insulation in homes, committing £15bn of public funding in what ministers describe as a national push to cut energy bills and tackle fuel poverty.

Energy storage

Head and shoulders photo of Oonagh O’Grady

10/12/2025 Comment / Oonagh O’Grady

From reliance to resilience: how energy storage can unlock EU energy independence

Long duration energy storage (LDES) capable of storing energy between eight and 24 hours is key to fulfilling Europe’s future flexibility needs. Therefore, European policy should support it, writes Oonagh O’Grady, Vice President International Origination at energy storage developer Hydrostor.

REGION OF THE WEEK

Three engineers working on electricity pylon in rural landscape

23/7/2025 News

Nations of the Andes power ahead with plans for an interconnected regional electricity market and other grid improvements

The South American countries of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru have signed a declaration underlining a commitment to integrating their electricity grids to form an Andean regional electricity market. In other news, Bolivia is planning significant investments in its electricity infrastructure to enhance capacity and access to energy around the administrative capital of La Paz, while Chile is modernising regulations to improve electricity access and quality in remote regions. Additionally, Bolivia aims to reduce fuel imports with a new biodiesel plant due onstream later this year.

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