• Opinion

  COP28 takeaways: why collaboration matters now more than ever

  • 19 12月 2023

  At this year’s COP28, Edinburgh Science and Wood Mackenzie’s discussion ‘Delivering on the promise of climate finance at last’ tackled the importance of climate finance, the role of international collaboration in addressing climate change, and the need to mobilise investments in emerging markets to drive sustainable solutions

• Opinion

  Was COP28 a huge success? | Podcast

  • 15 12月 2023

  As COP28 comes to a close, the Energy Gang looks back on the last two weeks of discussion. Ed Crooks was there in Dubai, as were regular guests Dr Melissa Lott and Amy Harder, and together they answer the one key question: can we call it a success?

• Opinion

  Size matters: which International E&Ps are best positioned to ride out industry consolidation?

  • 18 12月 2023

  We analyse 16 of the largest international operators to assess their resilience and sustainability

• Opinion

  Global solar forecast gets an upgrade

  • 11 12月 2023

  Our latest quarterly global solar PV forecast has seen a 5% upgrade, projecting over 3 TWdc of new solar PV installations between 2023 and 2032

• Opinion

  COP28: What’s happening with EVs? | Podcast

  • 08 12月 2023

  In the final days of the COP28 conference, Ed sits down with Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, to discuss the current state of the EV market, GM’s plans for the industry and the key takeaways from conversations at the summit.

• Opinion

  COP28: What's the point of the COP? | Podcast

  • 08 12月 2023

  On today’s episode, Ed hosts an energy expert roundtable focused on the critical discussions about the urgency of climate action, the effectiveness of annual climate summits, and the potential impact of upcoming elections on global climate and energy policies.

• Opinion

  Which installers and battery vendors top the US distributed solar-plus-storage leaderboard?

  • 12 12月 2023

  As solar-plus-storage gathers momentum, a new leaderboard tracks the competitive landscape.

• Opinion

  COP28: A nuclear COP?

  • 11 12月 2023

  Join Ed Crooks and Henri Paillere as they dissect the global nuclear industry's current state and the implications of governments aiming to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050. Special insights from Reta Lewis on US Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon on the future of nuclear energy.

• Opinion

  US solar to end the year with 55% more capacity than 2022

  • 07 12月 2023

  Supply chain constraints have alleviated, sparking the largest year of solar installations in the US by far.

• Opinion

  COP28: Will COP28 deliver a pledge to phase out fossil fuels? | Podcast

  • 05 12月 2023

  The Energy Gang podcast breaks down the fossil fuel debate with Maria Mendiluce and Kelly Sims Gallagher. Is it time for a complete phase-out or can CCUS lead the way?

• Opinion

  COP28: Delivering on the promise of climate finance – at last | Podcast

  • 04 12月 2023

  We unpack the pressing issues surrounding climate finance and all of the pivotal discussions from the Climate Co-Lab event, hosted by Ed Crooks on day 5 of COP28.

• Opinion

  What can we expect from COP28? | Podcast

  • 01 12月 2023

  Explore COP28 insights with The Energy Gang! Join Ed Crooks, Dr. Melissa Lott, and Amy Myers-Jaffe as they dissect key climate topics, from the Global Stocktake to renewable energy goals and methane reduction pledges.

• Opinion

  What does Milei mean for oil and gas in Argentina?

  • 29 11月 2023

  Argentina’s new president is committed to privatisation and deregulation, but first inflation must be tamed.

• Opinion

  What does the world need from COP28?

  • 24 11月 2023

  Join the conversation with Angela Wilkinson and Elena Belletti as they discuss the crucial actions needed at COP28 to limit global warming.

• Opinion

  What could COP28 mean for Article 6?

  • 27 11月 2023

  Decisions made in Dubai could pave the way to a truly global carbon offset market.

• Opinion

  Brazilian Day of Forgiveness allows power plant developers to withdraw from existing contracts without penalties

  • 23 11月 2023

  In 2023, the publication of Normative Resolution 1,065 (also known as the “Day of Forgiveness”) allowed power plant developers to withdraw from existing contracts without penalties, primarily impacting renewable assets

• Opinion

  COP28: three key methane-related expectations

  • 22 11月 2023

  COP28 could see momentum gather behind methane abatement action.

• Opinion

  Supply shortages and an inflexible market give rise to high power transformer lead times

  • 02 4月 2024

  Transformers are a key component in large-scale renewables projects. However, high lead times and rising manufacturing costs are at risk of causing expensive project delays and preventing power plants from being brought online

• Opinion

  Biden and Xi build bridges on energy

  • 20 11月 2023

  After years of deteriorating relations, the US and China have opened new paths for communication and cooperation on energy and climate.

• Opinion

  NYISO Central East Interface set to nearly double transfer limit

  • 16 11月 2023

  How should this news affect your winter trading decisions and congestion expectations?

• Opinion

  Why are US distributed solar customer acquisition costs still on the rise?

  • 15 11月 2023

  Installers grow weary of investing further in marketing strategies amidst a residential market slowdown

• Opinion

  How will China’s expansion affect global solar module supply chains?

  • 13 11月 2023

  Starting in 2024, China will dominate the solar module supply chain with over 80% global capacity, driven by significantly lower costs of modules compared to Europe and the US

• Opinion

  A major setback for nuclear power

  • 13 11月 2023

  The decision to cancel the first small modular reactor planned in the US is a blow to hopes of a new source of dispatchable low-carbon power.

• Opinion

  The challenges and opportunities in Europe’s oil & gas, CCUS and hydrogen sectors

  • 10 11月 2023

  To accelerate Europe’s energy transition, investors need to leverage opportunities to diversify the region’s energy mix.

• Opinion

  Can Spanish renewables avoid becoming a victim of their own success?

  • 09 11月 2023

  Demand loss is increasing price cannibalisation and curtailment risk, but asset owners are adapting

• Opinion

  Will oil, gas and coal peak by 2030? | Podcast

  • 03 11月 2023

  Discussing the latest insights on fossil fuel demand, electric vehicles, US oil deals, offshore wind and the critical role of graphite in the energy transition.

• Opinion

  Survival of the fittest refineries

  • 16 11月 2023

  Why complex sites that integrate petrochemicals and more will have the edge long-term

• Opinion

  Five trends to watch for in the electrolyser supply chain

  • 02 11月 2023

  The electrolytic hydrogen sector is rapidly expanding, with over 85 Mtpa of projects announced and cumulative factory announcements exceeding 218 gigawatts of electrolyser capacity by the end of Q3 2023

• Opinion

  Chinese state-owned enterprises are the largest owners of solar assets

  • 01 11月 2023

  The largest solar portfolios in the world grew by a staggering 44% in 2022

• Opinion

  What does the Chevron-Hess deal mean for oil and gas?

  • 31 10月 2023

  The creation of a second Mega Major hot on the heels of ExxonMobil-Pioneer has big implications for the sector