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Net zero

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17/9/2025 Feature / Jens Kastner

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan to push energy independence

Although China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) will not be finalised until March 2026, energy experts suggest that this 2026–2030 policy umbrella will pressure Chinese ministries and state agencies to move its energy transition forward rapidly, writes Jens Kastner.

Methane

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4/12/2024 Feature / Sara Siddeeq

All that emits is not CO₂: tracking methane emissions by satellite

Tracking and reducing methane emissions has long been stymied by outdated estimation methods and unreliable data, leading to widespread underreporting. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that global methane emissions from the energy sector are around 70% higher than what national governments officially report. This striking discrepancy underscores the pressing need for more accurate and effective monitoring systems, reports Sara Siddeeq.

Circular economy

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13/8/2025 Feature / Energy Institute

How to use circular economy indicators in the oil and gas industry

Incorporating circular economy principles enables the oil and gas sector to better align with broader sustainability goals, long-term viability, resilience and responsible resource management. As the industry evolves, measuring circularity can act as a compass, guiding decision-making and investments, promoting innovation and driving tangible actions that contribute to increased sustainability and circularity. Part of the new second edition of guidance published by the Energy Institute, which includes a worked case study from SLB, is reproduced below.

Renewables

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6/9/2023 Feature / Keith Nuthall

Evolving energy generation in the North Sea

The North Sea is changing from a well of oil and gas to home of diverse green energy projects, most notably with offshore wind. But recent backtracking – such as the UK government’s decision to grant 115 bids for oil and gas extraction licences – demonstrates that this is not a simple transition. Keith Nuthall reports.

Geopolitics

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12/10/2022 Feature / Keith Nuthall

New EU tax breaks in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion

European governments have approved a slew of energy tax breaks and subsidies to cope with the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports energy writer Keith Nuthall.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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22/11/2023 Feature / Marina Petroleka

Shades of green – colour coding the oil and gas company energy transition

Sustainable Fitch has developed a model to analyse the diverging pathways between various oil and gas companies on the path towards a low-carbon economy. Marina Petroleka, Global Head of Research at Sustainable Fitch, explains how the model works, highlighting wide disparities.*

Geopolitics

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29/1/2025 Feature / Paul Cochrane

Why Iraq still struggles to attract foreign investors in its energy and transition projects

After years of conflict, Iraq is struggling to diversify foreign investment in its energy sector, reduce Iranian gas imports, and meet ambitious carbon emission goals by 2030. Regional instability and uncertainty over the foreign policy of new US President Donald Trump are posing further obstacles to the sector’s development. Paul Cochrane reports.

Emissions mitigation

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31/5/2023 Feature / Brian Davis

Key levers for oil and gas decarbonisation

A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests there are five key levers for the oil and gas industry to significantly reduce its carbon emissions footprint. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis reports.

Methane

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22/1/2025 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Monitoring and measuring methane

Reducing upstream emissions of methane has been a hot topic over the past 12 months, and industry bodies are following with the publication of significant technical guidance, although methane measurement standards are lagging behind, reports New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple.

Energy and carbon management

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27/7/2022 Feature / Brian Davis

Backsliding towards fossil fuels

As Russia threatens to stall or cut-off gas supplies next winter, an alarming number of European countries, including the UK, are backtracking on climate pledges – firing up mothballed coal plants temporarily and boosting oil and gas developments. Brian Davis reports.

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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan to push energy independence

All that emits is not CO₂: tracking methane emissions by satellite

How to use circular economy indicators in the oil and gas industry

Evolving energy generation in the North Sea

New EU tax breaks in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion

Shades of green – colour coding the oil and gas company energy transition

Why Iraq still struggles to attract foreign investors in its energy and transition projects

Key levers for oil and gas decarbonisation

Monitoring and measuring methane

Backsliding towards fossil fuels