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John Kerry is awarded by Energy Institute President Andy Brown

5/3/2025 News

‘It’s in reach, but we are not exhibiting the right behaviour’ – John Kerry slams drift away from climate commitments at International Energy Awards

US politician John Kerry criticised the current move away from climate action, while also expressing optimism that the world will transition to a low-carbon energy system. Awarded the President’s Award of the Energy Institute, he addressed 500 energy executives attending the organisation’s International Energy Awards in late February.

Bioenergy

Lady standing on green hillside, with grass and trees behind and track path to right

18/9/2024 Comment / Ieda Gomes Yell

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Ieda Gomes Yell MSc FEI

In our latest Spotlight on Energy People interview with Energy Institute (EI) members, Ieda Gomes Yell MSc FEI, non-Executive Director, Saint-Gobain, Prumo, Seatrium and Manx Utilities, explores the role of the Energy Institute in an energy industry career spanning two continents.

Diversity

Dr Nawal Al-Hosany sitting on IE Week stage talking to EI President Juliet Davenport

6/3/2024 Comment / Nick Wayth

Why we won’t deliver the energy transition without women leading the way

Writing ahead of International Women’s Day, Nick Wayth CEng FEI, CEO of the Energy Institute and POWERful Women board member, explains why women will be instrumental in leading the energy sector on the road to net zero.

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.

International Energy Week

Head and shoulders photo of Nicole Payne AMEI, Energy and Resources Consultant, Baringa

12/2/2025 Comment / Nicole Payne

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Nicole Payne AMEI

Baringa Energy and Resources Consultant Nicole Payne first attended International Energy Week as a student – and she liked it so much she has joined the Board. As the event returns on 25 February 2025, she explains why she remains passionate about the contributions that young professionals can make inside and outside the Energy Institute.

International Energy Week

Head and shoulders photo of John MacArthur

14/2/2024 Comment / John MacArthur

Can International Energy Week provide a bridge between polarised energy debates?

In advance of the London-based conference in two weeks’ time, John MacArthur FREng CEng FEI, Chair of the International Energy Week Board, previews this year’s varied programme.

International Energy Week

Head and shoulders photo of Steve Hodgson, Editor-at-Large, New Energy World, standing against bright blue background

12/3/2025 Comment / Steve Hodgson

Looking forward to 2040 and an end for new UK oil and gas projects

While plans for the how the UK can transition to not-far-from-zero by 2040 are published, shorter-term priorities of the oil and gas industry intrude. Steve Hodgson FEI, Editor-at-Large at New Energy World, spent a day at International Energy Week.

International Energy Week

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EI Member only

12/3/2025 Feature / Brian Davis

Africa’s challenging energy transition journey

Africa’s energy transition is focused on three key factors – the so-called Triple A’s – affordable energy, availability and accessibility. West Africa-based experts speaking at International Energy Week examined the opportunities and challenges for energy producers, investors and policymakers in sub-Saharan Africa. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

International Energy Week

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12/3/2025 Comment / Nick Wayth

Reflections on International Energy Week 2025: Despite the headwinds, why I’m more optimistic than ever on the energy transition

Two weeks after the Energy Institute hosted International Energy Week 2025 – our flagship conference – CEO Nick Wayth FEI looks back on the highlights, and discovers four reasons to be optimistic about the energy transition.

Diversity

Louise Kingham sitting on stage, talking, between two other panel members

EI Member only

13/3/2024 Feature / Nick Cottam

People power for a still-transitioning sector

People are the fuel to power a transitioning energy sector and diversity will produce the blend needed to accelerate this change. This was the theme of a few sessions at International Energy Week 2024, reports Nick Cottam.

New Energy World™

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‘It’s in reach, but we are not exhibiting the right behaviour’ – John Kerry slams drift away from climate commitments at International Energy Awards

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Ieda Gomes Yell MSc FEI

Why we won’t deliver the energy transition without women leading the way

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

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Nicole Payne AMEI

Can International Energy Week provide a bridge between polarised energy debates?

Looking forward to 2040 and an end for new UK oil and gas projects

Africa’s challenging energy transition journey

Reflections on International Energy Week 2025: Despite the headwinds, why I’m more optimistic than ever on the energy transition

People power for a still-transitioning sector