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Sustainable energy for all

Over a billion people across the globe lack electricity access. Millions more are in energy poverty, or only have access to unreliable, expensive, harmful fuels.

Energy Focus asks can renewable energy mini-grids close the energy access gap?

Leaving Euratom

Even the most hardened of opponents of the European Union would accept that the process of leaving the EU, and disentangling more than four decades of negotiations, regulations and systems, is prov

Britain is hard at work on leaving the European nuclear agency Euratom. But even with a suitable transition, there remains much work for the government to do to prevent the significant disruption that industry is concerned about, writes Tom Greatrex at the Nuclear Industry Association

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Making nuclear affordable

With the UK beginning preparations to replace and decommission its fleet of advanced gas-cooled nuclear reactors, our industry is on the cusp of major change.

Nuclear can be a cost-competitive energy source, writes Professor Andrew Sherry at the National Nuclear Laboratory – but collaboration will be the key 

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New technology holds key to reaching carbon emissions targets

Crown International and Future Environmental Technologies Engineering have developed a ground-breaking carbon capture and exchange technology that uses flue gas CO2 as a feed stock for conversion i

While carbon conversion technology is still in its infancy, Mark Stacey at Crown International spotlights one technology on the cusp of being commercialised

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Recharging the UK’s energy sector

The UK’s battery storage industry saw a boom in 2017.

As the UK sets course for a battery-based energy future, Oliver Metcalfe, energy analyst at the EIC, looks at the meteoric rise of battery storage and the opportunities on offer for an innovative supply chain.

An integrated energy mix

Oil and gas will account for 44% of world energy supply in 2050, compared to 53% today, while gas will become the largest single source of hydrocarbon energy from 2034, latest figures from DNV GL’s

Oil and gas will remain crucial components of the world’s energy future, while renewables will grow their share, writes Graham Bennett at DNV GL – Oil & Gas

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Industry gears up for ONS 2018

Founded 44 years ago, Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) has developed with the times and today provides a platform for the presentation of strategic, commercial and technological issues facing the inter

With an industry back on track, ONS is the place to position yourself for the future. The capability to innovate and to bring innovation successfully to market will undoubtedly be crucial to extending the life of the North Sea

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Specialists boost North Sea prospects

One impact of the energy transition is a tighter rein on oil and gas CAPEX from the majors, which has led them to move away from the traditional, ‘mature’ areas of the North Sea and focus remaining

Andrew Hockey at Independent Oil and Gas discusses how the energy transition is helping reinvigorate the UK North Sea by enabling development of more marginal domestic gas reserves cheaply

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Mexico shifts to shale

Shale plays in Mexico are considered some of the most important in the world.

As Mexico opens up its shale potential to the world, Hector Rocha and Christian Bravo at EY Mexico look at what’s on offer

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Celebrating 75 years with our members

To celebrate this milestone, we’re carrying out events throughout the year and are pleased to say that two long standing member companies, Emerson and Costain, have decided to join in the fun and h

As regular Energy Focus readers will know, 2018 marks our 75th anniversary.

 

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