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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.

 

Petrobras makes a comeback

While the World Cup is on, Neymar’s team is not the only Brazilian outfit whose performance is drawing the wo

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Flexibility is key

In 2017, fewer than 15 countries worldwide reached solar and wind energy production levels of greater than 10%.

As Chile learns to harvest its formidable solar and wind power resources, increasing system flexibility will be vital. It’s this ‘middle market’ that’s ripe for UK expertise, notes Carlos Barría at Inodú.

Flexibility is key

In from the cold: overcoming the challenges of harsh environments

The ZapSib-2 facility that is being constructed at Tobolsk Petrochemical Complex in western Siberia illustrates the challenges perfectly.

Energy and industrial processes have never been so high, so deep, so cold or so hot – increasing the already significant challenges of processing volatile materials and fluids safely, cleanly, reliably and efficiently.

Automation offers alternative to decommissioning

The combined fields in the East Irish Sea off Morecambe Bay are a cornerstone of the UK’s natural gas production and have been since the first gas, extracted from deep beneath the waters 25 miles o

Innovation is crucial for maximising economic recovery in UK offshore oil and gas. But just how do you reduce costs without compromising safety? Go remote, says Chris Stones at Servelec Controls.

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