UK energy consumption and emissions drop in 2023
The UK saw its energy consumption and emissions fall in 2023, bucking a global trend of growing fossil fuel consumption.
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Skills to help navigate the energy transition
Some say, “Great leaders are born, not made.” Not according to Energy Institute tutor, Dr Yanos Michopoulos. He believes that the art and science of leadership for future energy systems can be cultivated.
London to host global energy conference as elections loom
As International Energy Week 2024 approaches, Energy Institute CEO Nick Wayth CEng FEI says this year will be a big test for the public support and political will needed to accelerate the energy transition.
International Energy Week
Convened by the Energy Institute’s sector experts and informed by the EI Statistical Review of World Energy, International Energy Week 2024 will be the biggest global energy meeting following the first UN global stocktake and other outcomes from COP28 in Dubai.
UK had nearly 350 offshore wind safety incidents in 2022
G+, the health and safety organisation for the offshore wind sector, recorded that incidents in the sector were down in the UK during 2022, however, nearly 350 were reported.
BP UK boss Kingham sets out energy ‘triple challenge’ at Aberdeen event
“I know orderly can imply slow or dragging our heels. But we don’t mean that."
Industry stalwart Denis Pinto honoured by Energy Institute
Denis Pinto, a former chair of the Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands Energy Institute (EI) branch was honoured at an industry event last night.
Energy Institute dinner announces speakers for annual event
The Energy Institute Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands branch, has confirmed the speakers for its annual dinner which is set to take place in the Granite City this month.
BP ends publication of World Energy Review after 70 years
BP (LON: BP) has decided to end the publication of its statistical review of world energy after 70 years.
Industry leaders, influencers, and experts line up for International Energy Week 2023
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Aberdeen student’s offshore solar study scoops Energy Institute prize
The Energy Institute (EI) has announced the results of its annual thesis competition, commending Aberdeen’s best MSc students for work on solar monitoring, subsea engineering and wells.
Onshore wind sector logged 134 injury incidents in 2021, new figures show
More than 100 injuries were recorded in the UK onshore wind sector last year, according to new figures.
Flagship annual dinner of the Energy Institute returns to Marcliffe after two year break
A popular energy industry event is making its return to the north-east calendar following the pandemic.
From languages to engineering – we need all the skills available to tackle the energy transition
I remember at school, saying to my friends that once I finished university, I wasn’t planning on studying again – how wrong I was! Fast forward almost a decade later and I’ve completed two degrees, night classes in Chinese and Russian and taken several industry courses.
Time to get tickets as Kyte to open International Energy Week Dinner
Rachel Kyte CMG, Dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University, former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, and CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, will be speaking as guest of honour at the International Energy Week Dinner.
Vattenfall director takes helm at offshore wind safety body
The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation (G+) has today announced Jakob Nielsen as its new chairman.
Aberdeen students’ CCS, subsea and solar studies win Energy Institute awards
The Energy Institute (EI) recently hosted its annual competition, recognising Aberdeen’s best MSc students for studies exploring elements of carbon capture, solar and subsea engineering.
‘We are as passionate about the climate challenge as Extinction Rebellion’ – Young energy professionals to premiere film at COP26
“We are as passionate about the climate challenge as Extinction Rebellion and people that protest from the outside. It’s the fire that gets us up in the morning to do the job we do.”
Young energy professionals voyage across Scotland to showcase net zero initiatives ahead of COP26
Several young energy professionals have undertaken a voyage across Scotland to spotlight the country’s net zero offerings.
Targets won’t make net zero happen, skilled people will: Energy Institute
With Energy Institute members having their say this week in the annual Energy Barometer, and the Government’s Green Jobs Task Force publishing its recommendations, EI President Steve Holliday FREng FEI welcomes fresh focus on the net zero skills issue…
Energy Institute in skills warning that net zero could leave workers ‘stranded’
The Energy Institute has said the majority of UK workers plan to train for net zero in the coming year, but concerns persist on cost, timing, and availability of courses.
More than 500 safety incidents reported for UK onshore wind farms in 2020
More than 500 incidents were reported for onshore wind farms in the UK in 2020, according to an inaugural safety report.
Energy Institute appoints two industry chiefs to top team
The Energy Institute (EI) has announced two new appointments to its top team.
EI young professionals network celebrates decade supporting future energy leaders
The Energy Institute (EI) Aberdeen Young Professionals Network (YPN), a networking group which develops the skills and energy sector knowledge of those in the early stages of their careers, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in May.
Energy Institute appoints BP veteran as new CEO
The Energy Institute has announced that a renewable energy boss at BP will become its new CEO.