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Grid management

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3/7/2024 Feature / Gavin Bollan

Addressing capacity constraints in the UK energy transition

The UK is facing daunting challenges on the cusp of the energy transition. As the UK phases out ageing nuclear reactors and plans the closure of its final coal-fired power station, there is potential for a substantial shortfall in baseload electricity generation capacity. Gavin Bollan, Technical Director at consultancy ITPEnergised, explores the pressing issues accompanying the transition.

Hydrogen

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15/3/2023 Feature / Karolin Schaps

Europe’s gas grid could gain new life in a hydrogen economy

As Europe turns towards decarbonisation, parts of its vast gas grid could find a new lease of life in transporting hydrogen instead. Energy journalist Karolin Schaps investigates how plausible the task of repurposing old gas pipelines is and, if it is a no-brainer, why conversion is not taking place more quickly.

Offshore wind

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14/9/2022 Feature / Karolin Schaps

Energy crisis boosts green energy island concept

Several projects for North Sea energy islands are in their early development stages, but how exactly would such islands work and what challenges are they currently facing? Energy journalist Karolin Schaps reports.

EI Statistical Review of World Energy

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9/7/2025 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Delving into a disorderly transition: the latest EI Statistical Review of World Energy reveals ‘a new mindset’

Romain Debarre, Kearney Partner and Managing Director of its Energy Transition Institute, and Wafa Jafri, KPMG Partner and UK Lead for Energy and Natural Resources Strategy, joined Energy Institute (EI) President Andy Brown OBE FEI and EI CEO Nick Wayth FEI CEng on stage to launch the Statistical Review of World Energy in London in late June. New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple heard their views.

Gas pipelines

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5/11/2025 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Energy Policy Debate on future of gas focuses on current need, despite renewables growth

Angela Needle from Cadent Gas, James Earl from Future Energy Networks and Alice Barrs from RWE took the stage for a lively Energy Institute Energy Policy Debate in October on the future role of natural gas in the UK’s energy mix. The seminar was moderated by KPMG Vice Chair Simon Virley FEI and listened to by, among others, New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple MEI, who also wrote this article.

Hydrogen

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18/10/2023 Feature / Michael Barnard

Australia’s shifting stance on hydrogen

Australia has an energy export balance problem and is hoping green hydrogen will be the solution. But Michael Barnard, Chief Strategist at TFIE Strategy, argues that the country’s green hydrogen ambitions are grossly optimistic.

Renewables

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11/1/2023 Feature / Selwyn Parker

The sun may yet shine on Africa

Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa, is a region in dire need of alternative forms of energy as a heating planet wreaks havoc on its climate and people. But will salvation come from fossil fuels or renewables? asks Selwyn Parker.

Hydrogen

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16/11/2022 Feature / Karolin Schaps

Sky-high gas prices encourage clean hydrogen as a decarbonisation tool for industry

The ongoing energy crisis and its unprecedented high wholesale gas prices have been a major burden for Europe’s fossil fuel-intensive industrial sector, but they have also brightened the case for investing in clean hydrogen as an alternative and greener feedstock. Energy journalist Karolin Schaps investigates the role green hydrogen is playing in Europe’s industry.

Rail

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1/6/2022 Feature / Abigail Williams

Hydrogen - one future for rail transport?

As efforts to reduce carbon emissions from rail travel gather pace, there are growing indications that hydrogen-powered trains could emerge as a viable option. So, what would be the key benefits of using hydrogen trains for rail travel? And what are the plans for their roll-out in the coming years? Abigail Williams reports.

Ammonia

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10/4/2024 Feature / Rob Marshall,Armand Breuer

Green ammonia plant plans for Norway

Narvik Green Ammonia (NGA) is an ambitious joint development planned by Aker Horizons and Statkraft, two of Norway’s leading energy players. Together they aim to build a green ammonia production facility, converting renewable power into ammonia to meet European demand for non-fossil fuels, explain Rob Marshall, Asset Development Director, and Armand Breuer, Project Director, both of Aker Horizons.

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Addressing capacity constraints in the UK energy transition

Europe’s gas grid could gain new life in a hydrogen economy

Energy crisis boosts green energy island concept

Delving into a disorderly transition: the latest EI Statistical Review of World Energy reveals ‘a new mindset’

Energy Policy Debate on future of gas focuses on current need, despite renewables growth

Australia’s shifting stance on hydrogen

The sun may yet shine on Africa

Sky-high gas prices encourage clean hydrogen as a decarbonisation tool for industry

Hydrogen - one future for rail transport?

Green ammonia plant plans for Norway