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Profits prove elusive in the clean energy transition

Policies aiming to decarbonise energy supplies and deliver net zero have facilitated increased investment in renewable energy, such as wind and solar.

It has been a challenging year for renewables. Inflation is hitting industries such as offshore wind hard, yet some providers are hoping perseverance will pay off, says Sara Verbruggen

The clock is ticking

According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization, July 2023 was the hottest month on record, affecting millions of people around the world.

To deliver on net-zero ambitions, we need to build a net-zero energy workforce. Investment, collaboration and harnessing the power of the offshore oil and gas industry is crucial. But time is running out, says Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of the Energy Transition Institute at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.

Time for policymakers to face the truth about net zero

Is the energy sector in danger of becoming alienated from net zero?

Based on data and sentiment obtained by the EIC from surveys, discussions and conversations from across the energy supply chain, there is a growing sense of apathy and doubt about the viability of reaching net zero by 2050, writes Jonathan Dyble

The big question: How has your leadership style changed in the last 12 months?

Ann Johnson

Business Development Director at Blaze Manufacturing Solutions

With COVID a distant memory, when it comes to leadership in a changing and booming energy market, the latest EIC Survive & Thrive Insight Report reveals that business leaders now have a much more straightforward mindset. As attention turns back to the job in hand, how have leadership styles changed in the last year?

Happy 80th Anniversary EIC!

To celebrate this great achievement, we asked some of our key stakeholders around the world for their reflections on EIC’s 80th anniversary.

This year marks the EIC’s 80th anniversary, and Energy Focus could not be more excited to celebrate all that EIC has accomplished in collaboration with members, partners, employees and friends. It is because of their continued support that EIC has been able to evolve continuously since its founding.

View from the top: Alex Grant, UK Country Manager for Equinor

Equinor’s stated ambition is to continue supplying society with energy, with lower emissions over time, and to reach net zero by 2050. How is this ambition becoming a reality?

Alex Grant talks to Energy Focus about Equinor’s ambitious journey towards a sustainable and low-carbon energy future amid fears of recession

My Business, Filipe Bonaldo, Alvarez & Marsal

Can you tell us a little bit about Alvarez & Marsal?

Filipe Bonaldo, Managing Director for Infrastructure and Capital Projects, takes Energy Focus behind the scenes at Alvarez & Marsal

Brazil braces for offshore wind

As the world embraces renewable energy, offshore wind has emerged as a promising sector.

A long coastline and strong winds make Brazil an attractive location for the development of offshore wind farms, with significant potential for growth, say Project Coordinator Gabriel Loio and Senior Adviser Julieta Verleun at the Energy and Ocean Economy Secretariat, Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Happy 80th Anniversary EIC!

We asked EIC founders, members, staff and partners  around the world for their reflections on EIC’s 80th anniversary.

This year marks EIC’s 80th anniversary, and Energy Focus could not be more excited to celebrate all that EIC has accomplished in collaboration with members, partners, employees and friends. It is because of their continued support that EIC has been able to evolve continuously since its founding.

The big question: "How are you using EIC membership to help you export, diversify and grow?"

Fraser Stewart

Managing Director – International at ASCO

In the year that EIC celebrates its 80th anniversary and wins the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, Energy Focus asks three members: how is EIC membership helping you export products and services around the world, diversify into new activities and grow the business?

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