Located approximately 13km off the coast of Aberdeen, a significant achievement for the UK offshore wind industry stands out.
The floating offshore wind industry is an exciting global opportunity that will play a key role in the energy transition. However, there are barriers to full commercialisation that must be addressed and overcome, says EIC Senior Analyst Pietro Ferreira
About the EIC
Established in 1943, the EIC is the leading trade association for companies working in the global energy industries.
1. Data
High quality project data has increased greatly in volume, coverage and quality.
From acorn to oak tree; As the EIC celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, retiring Chairman Hugh Saville looks at FIVE factors that have led to the exponential growth of the leading energy trade association during the past 25 years
EIC has changed significantly since it was founded in 1943. Looking back on its eventful 80-year history, what have been the key developments?
Stuart Broadley talks to Energy Focus about the evolution and diversification of Energy Industries Council during the past 80 years, and how it will continue to support the energy community in the years ahead
Today, that core purpose is the same.
In this edition of Energy Focus, EIC is glad to bring readers a celebration of its 80-year history. Initially called the Council of British Manufacturers of Petroleum Equipment, our journey was started in 1943 by 13
founding members – including current members Siemens Energy and ABB – with the core purpose of helping UK oil and gas manufacturers to win a higher share of project work both domestically and around the world
Can you tell us a little about Cutting & Wear?
Sales Director Matthew Cooper takes Energy Focus behind the scenes at Cutting & Wear
In 2022, Europe woke up to the folly of depending on Russian gas. Supply security became the priority for most governments, followed by concern over prices.
Energy security concern is building support for nuclear, but success will hinge on governments and industry, says Tim Yeo, Chairman of the New Nuclear Watch Institute
Europe’s energy markets are stressed as never before. Prices are high and volatile, and EU citizens are calling for huge interventions.
The EU Commission has plans for a ‘deep and comprehensive’ reform of the electricity market to fix Europe’s energy crisis and make it fit for a decarbonised future. The market proposals may yield results, but it is impossible to say, writes Cillian Totterdell at FleishmanHillard
Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time, and Wintershall Dea supports the global goals to reduce emissions without any reservations.
At first glance, it may seem like an odd question. But the seeming contradiction quickly vanishes on closer inspection – because natural gas actually can be used today to rapidly reduce CO2 emissions and serve as a bridge to the hydrogen age, says Wintershall Dea COO Dawn Summers
The Morocco-UK Power Project is an opportunity for Britain to meet 8% of its annual electricity demand by the end of this decade by harnessing the abundant solar and wind resource of North Africa a
In the middle of an energy crisis, how do we stay on track to achieve critical decarbonisation targets in an affordable and secure way for consumers? And what if, in the process, we could create a new manufacturing industry, global supply chain and green jobs bonanza? Xlinks’ Morocco–UK Power Project is part of the solution, says CEO Simon Morrish
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