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Wind

22/11/2023 News

UK offshore wind strike price rises

The UK government has raised the maximum price that offshore wind and other renewables projects can receive in the next renewables auction round in bid to ensure continued investment in the country’s clean energy sector.

Human factors

Head and shoulders photo of Juliet Davenport OBE HonFEI, President, Energy Institute

15/2/2023 Comment / Juliet Davenport

65 million is not enough

Ahead of hosting International Energy Week 2023*, which is gearing up for discussions on transitioning out of the energy and climate crises, EI President Juliet Davenport OBE HonFEI warns we ignore workforce issues at our peril.

Solar

14/8/2024 News

Global surge in solar PV inverter shipments highlights China’s dominance, while US and Europe support solar roll-out

The global energy landscape saw a significant shift in 2023, marked by a 56% increase in solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter shipments, to reach 536 GWac. China, a powerhouse in solar energy, accounted for half of these global shipments, underlining its dominant role in the rapidly expanding solar market. Meanwhile, the US and Europe are continuing to invest in solar technologies and projects aimed at meeting ambitious decarbonisation goals and enhancing national energy security.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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29/1/2025 Comment / Peter Godfrey

2025: A transformative year for ASEAN collaboration?

I’m an optimist! Despite numerous calls for greater regional cohesiveness in the past, ASEAN (the Association of South East Asian Nations) stands on the cusp of a transformative era. With a new President in Indonesia championing greater international engagement and Malaysia taking the ASEAN Chairmanship, 2025 presents a strategic opportunity to advance regional energy security and sustainable growth. So writes Peter Godfrey FEI, the Energy Institute’s Managing Director – Asia Pacific.

Drilling

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22/5/2024 Comment / Ann Davies

Well made: how drilling has earned its place in the energy transition

BP is improving the environmental performance of its oil and gas well drilling by reducing flaring and carbon emissions, and improving its efficiency through the use of big data and automation technologies. Well operations are today at the cutting edge of engineering development. And they will remain relevant tomorrow, partly as a crucial enabler of carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS), writes Ann Davies FEI, BP Senior Vice President, Wells.

Energy efficiency

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23/7/2025 Comment / Mike Umiker

Breaking down barriers to industrial energy efficiency

Is there anything new to say about energy efficiency in industry? Plenty, writes Mike Umiker, Executive Director of the Energy Efficiency Movement – particularly about modern digital transformations and new equipment-as-a-service offerings.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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19/6/2024 Comment / Paul de Leeuw

Delivering our energy future – pathways to a ‘just and fair’ transition

Transforming the North Sea to a multi-energy basin is certainly possible, but action on employment and skills retention is needed now if the transition is to be in any way just or fair, argues Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director, Energy Transition Institute, Robert Gordon University.

Steel

9/4/2025 News

Investment in green steel blossoms

Recent steps on the journey towards low-carbon steel production include GravitHy securing €60mn to develop a hydrogen-based ironmaking plant in France, a partnership between supplier SSAB and Putzmeister to integrate fossil-free steel into construction equipment, and mounting pressures on India’s steel sector as the EU tightens carbon regulations.

Energy policy

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves holding red box in Downing Street

3/12/2025 News

In the Autumn Budget, UK government aims to reduce fuel poverty, introduces charges for EV drivers, but keeps the North Sea Energy Profits Levy

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget will raise taxes to record levels over the next five years, introducing electric vehicle (EV) road charging, but also promises to reduce energy bills by £150 from next April. However, North Sea oil and gas operators were disappointed to see no relief on the Energy Profits Levy (EPL).

COP

25/10/2023 Comment / Rachel Kyte

COP28 Perspective: Can we expect the UAE to speed up the energy transition?

The UN's annual Conference of the Parties (COP28) will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in November and December. Rachel Kyte CMG HonFEI, Dean Emerita of The Fletcher School at Tufts, a director of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), an advisor to private, public and philanthropic capital on climate transitions, and a member of the G20 Independent Expert Group on multilateral development bank reform, presents her thoughts.

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