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Floating solar

Artist’s impression of floating solar project at Plover Cove reservoir, Hong Kong

27/9/2023 News

Floating solar farms promise potential solution to Hong Kong land shortage

A floating solar farm is being planned in Hong Kong in a bid to overcome limited land resources as it strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Meanwhile, construction is about to start on what is claimed will be the largest floating solar farm in Europe.

Renewables

Wind turbines and solar panels in foreground against mountainous landscape

14/12/2022 News

‘Unprecedented’ growth in renewable power

The global energy crisis has triggered unprecedented momentum behind renewables, with the world set to add as much renewable power in the next five years as it did in the past 20, according to the latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Emissions

Aerial view of CO2 carrier offloading in dock

22/10/2025 News

OGCI members have cut carbon intensity by 24% since 2017

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative’s (OGCI) latest annual progress report shows its 12 members, including Shell, have cut aggregate upstream methane intensity by 62%, flaring by 72% and carbon intensity by 24% since 2017, investing $125bn in low-carbon solutions. Meanwhile, Shell is forging ahead with a gas project offshore Nigeria as the company looks to expand its global LNG volumes by an average of 4–5% per year to 2030.

Methane

Aerial view of oil shale facility against dark sky

26/11/2025 News

Global emissions report calls for faster action on methane

A new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) warns that global efforts to curb methane emissions remain behind target despite recent progress. In parallel, the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) has launched a ‘playbook’ based on satellite data to help oil and gas operators turn methane emissions detection into faster, more effective abatement.

Nuclear

Aerial view of the GKN II nuclear plant

26/4/2023 News

End of an era – Germany shuts down its last nuclear reactors

The last three nuclear reactors in Germany were shut down earlier this month, marking the end of an era. Meanwhile, Finland’s newest nuclear facility has successfully completed trial operations and is now producing at full power for the first time.

Energy transition

Wind turbines and gas plant reflected in solar panel

7/12/2022 News

Credible way to stay on track for climate goals ‘still exists’

‘Plausible’ pathways still exist to get on track for well below 2°C of global warming, if governments and companies take determined action to transition to low-carbon energy technologies, according to the latest report from BloombergNEF (BNEF).

Hydrogen

Graphic of a green coloured hydrogen molecule floating against a green background

15/2/2023 News

REPowering the EU with hydrogen

The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has selected nine ‘Hydrogen Valley’ projects following its first call proposals (2022). The total funding requested for the projects amounts to €105.4mn. Meanwhile, the UK government has unveiled plans for what it claims will be the first globally recognised certification scheme to verify the sustainability of low-carbon hydrogen.

Diversity

Head and shoulders photo of Jinan El Hajjar

6/9/2023 Comment / Jinan El Hajjar

A brighter, gender diverse future for the Middle East’s energy sector

Several factors are leading Jinan El Hajjar, Community & Sustainability Coordinator at CAFU, a mobile energy provider and tech company in Dubai, to see positive developments for women working in the Middle East’s booming energy industry.

Energy policy

Aerial view of Haze solar farm, Japan

2/8/2023 News

Power sector decarbonisation is key to unlocking Japan’s energy transition

Japan can achieve its 2050 net zero goal while strengthening its energy security, with minimal reliance on hydrogen, according to new analysis.

Wind

Head and shoulders photo of Gian Luca Vaglio, Chief Operating Officer, AGNES Romagna

21/6/2023 Comment / Gian Luca Vaglio

Pioneering the green energy revolution in the Adriatic Sea

At a time when the need for sustainable energy solutions is paramount, AGNES (Adriatic Green Network of Energy Sources) Romagna, a startup founded in 2019 in Ravenna, Italy, is emerging as a leading player in the development of green energy hubs in the coastal and marine areas of the Adriatic Sea. Gian Luca Vaglio, Chief Operating Officer for AGNES, describes the flourishing renewable project.

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