Opinion: Re-connecting with what truly matters
If you were to be asked what you believe in, what you value, would the answers come easily? Or would you have to take some time to consider, perhaps finding it challenging to find the answers?
Opinion
‘Damning’ IEEFA report into CCS is too simplistic
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) recently published a report examining carbon capture and storage (CCS), which claimed many sequestration projects have failed or underperformed. Environmentalists described it as "damning", but Professor Stuart Haszeldine, director of Scottish Carbon Capture & Storage (SCCS), believes it is too simplistic.
Brian Wilson: Energy crisis met with policy vacuum
It’s a couple of months since I suggested the energy crisis would be as big as Covid and thereby demand the same scale of response. It wasn’t a very fashionable thought but perceptions have moved rapidly – everywhere, except where it matters most, in government.
Boosting clean energy transitions in emerging economies
Our climate and energy future increasingly hinges on the ability of emerging economies to successfully transition to cleaner energy production.
OPINION: HSE ‘we must get the learning right!’
“The past is where you learned the lesson. The future is where you apply the lesson. Don’t give up in the middle!” Dale Carnegie, American writer and lecturer.
Floating forecasts: Key questions on the skills challenge for floating wind
Floating offshore wind (FOW) is the new great hope, the next big breakthrough, in renewable energy. It is a huge worldwide growth area with transformative potential for our people, our communities, and our national wealth and wellbeing.
Don’t rule out the emerging economies during a global downturn
Emerging markets will not be immune to the disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Africa brings positive signs of resilience.
Breakthrough technology investment key to solving energy trilemma
Surging oil and gas prices and European supply uncertainty resulting from Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine are the latest examples of the challenges and risks of global fossil fuel dependency.
A fossil fuel investment resurgence amidst Europe’s energy crisis?
With conflict in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia continuing to exacerbate supply issues, rising energy prices are fuelling new opportunities for private equity in the European oil and gas industry.
Sanjoy Sen: Next PM should ensure Britain can withstand future energy shocks
You know what they say? Be careful what you wish for.
OPINION: Geothermal in the UK
Unlike water or gas, in the UK geothermal energy is not recognised by law as a natural resource. Bespoke regulatory systems, licensing and management are urgently needed along with government support to develop the UK’s geothermal sector, writes Dr Corinna Abesser of the British Geological Survey.
Skills shortage poses major threat to the country’s net zero ambitions
It’s an exciting time for the UK energy industry. Investment in major infrastructure projects is spiralling as companies across the sector diversify in support of the country’s net zero ambitions.
Collaboration and innovation to fast track low-carbon hydrogen
Bruno Roche, Global Head of Energy Transition, ABB Process Automation, Energy Industries, outlines how collaboration can make a world of difference in accelerating innovation in low carbon hydrogen production, making it an affordable, accessible and clean energy source.
Let’s talk about the ‘H’ in HSEQ
Keeping employees safe from harm at work is at the top of the agenda these days - after all, it is a statutory duty of care. But how can businesses look after the mental health and wellbeing of their employees as much as their physical health?
Does price-obsessed CfD scheme come at cost to safety?
In 2014, when involved in developing Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group’s roughly 100MW Aberdeen Bay Windfarm plan, I and other members of the team were offered a briefing on a new way of bidding projects designed to drive down prices.
Norway: Bad for my blood pressure!
It’s very difficult for me as a supporter of Scottish independence to write about Norway – or Denmark and some other small countries for that matter – without becoming extremely hot under the collar.
Energy Transition: a commentary from Norway
For the last few decades the ONS conference in Stavanger has focused on the energy industry’s direction from the perspective of North Sea exploration and production business – this year, ONS 2022 will focus mainly on energy transition.
Opinion: What did the Aberdeen Climate Camp actually achieve?
After five days camping out in Torry, holding protests and ignoring no entry signs at the harbour, did the Aberdeen climate camp activists actually make a difference in the Oil Capital of Europe?
Brian Wilson: Western Isles’ power generation hopes hit once again
Last month, when the much anticipated announcement was made of winners and losers under the Contracts for Difference scheme, it seemed the 20 year struggle for the Western Isles to be connected for generation purposes to the National Grid had finally prevailed.
Hydrocarbons as a force for peace in Somalia
Somalia has the potential to be a major province, writes Arabey Hashi Abdi, with a population that is eager to seize the opportunities of new investment.
Should Europe look to the East Med for energy security?
For the first time in decades, we are witnessing an energy crisis the likes of which many of us will have never seen before. Startling levels of volatility across global energy markets are leading governments to implement measures that this time last year would have been unimaginable.
Universities are key to tidal energy development
The rising costs and security issues of fossil-based fuels combined with global aspirations to address climate change, are driving the development of wind and solar energy.
Fuelling Africa’s green transition
Recent world events have shone light on the vital role that energy plays in societies throughout the world. Whilst western powers are dealing with what is rapidly turning out to be one of the worst energy crises ever experienced, poorer nations across the world are increasingly suffering the detrimental costs of climate change, the consequence of the exploitation of fossil fuels and unsustainable industrial practices.
Is there a role for blue hydrogen in a green energy transition?
With its potential as an energy carrier that supports an increasingly renewable electricity grid, hydrogen can complement and accelerate other technologies required to deliver net-zero by 2050.
Just Transition Commission report lands at ‘challenging time for Scotland’
The publication yesterday of our first report as the new Just Transition Commission could not have come at a more challenging time for Scotland and its journey to a just net zero transition.