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A blast from the past CEOs

(Above: Stuart Broadley, Mike Major, Lord Popat of Harrow and Dai Somerville-Jones celebrate the EIC’s 75th anniversary at the House of Lords)

 

In preparing for this special 75th anniversary edition of Energy Focus, we asked two past CEOs – Dai Somerville-Jones and Mike Major – to share memories of their tenures at the EIC.

The Anniversary

UK leads the way in offshore wind

Earlier in the summer the UK government confirmed its plans to hold biennial auctions for offshore wind subsidies as part of the drive to double capacity in the sector over the next decade, giving

As the EIC co-hosts the UK pavilion at WindEnergy Hamburg this month it seems appropriate to take a look at recent and upcoming developments in our offshore wind sector.

UK takes lead in CCS

It is exciting to see the growing recognition of carbon capture and storage (CCS) among climate experts, policy makers and industry players in the UK and globally.

The return of CCS to the political agenda could play a big role in decarbonising the UK economy, writes Brad Page at the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute 

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Turning waste into a resource

Energy generation and waste management are two of the most critical issues faced by modern societies.

The EIC’s Richard Vale asks, where does energy from waste stand in the circular economy?

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From the Chief Executive: 75 years of the EIC

In this month's 75th anniversary special edition of Energy Focus, we look back at the key industry events over the last seven and a half decades as well as look forward to what the future holds.

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Safelift Offshore can be the key to the success of your next major EPC project

Safelift Offshore Director Ritchie Barron describes how the company strives to exceed expectations on supply chain efficiency and procurement costs.

Back to the Future

Q&A: Floating wind comes of age

Q: The opening of Hywind Scotland was a real milestone for the floating offshore wind sector.

The UK is an attractive market for floating wind development. But for Roberts Proskovics, the engineer responsible for ORE Catapult’s floating wind project portfolio, a steady pipeline of projects and a supportive policy framework will be critical to catalyse growth and attract inward investment.

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UK reignites plans for carbon capture and storage

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is back on the government’s agenda as part of its Clean Growth Strategy – just two years after a competition to build the UK’s first commercial-scale

As the government warms to CCUS for clean growth, clear policy direction is needed to support innovation and investment in this vital technology, writes Jeremy Bowden.

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Celebrating 50 years of shaping the global oil and gas industry

It's a landmark year for both the EIC and OTC.

With US Gulf of Mexico production levels at an all-time high and growth looking likely to continue, this OTC looks set to be one of the busiest in years.

Poised for growth

In recent years, many oil companies turned to cost reduction and portfolio rationalisation to survive the price downturn.

As shale continues to drive the headlines, a shift in strategy is spurring the resurgence of US offshore, writes Vance Scott at Ernst & Young.

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