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Unveiling global leaders: carbon capture around the world

Carbon capture has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with legalisation, project announcements and funding schemes all progressing at a rapid pace.

Exploring the global surge in carbon capture, EIC’s Aadam Sufi and Fleur Pomeroy highlight key regions driving innovation and investment, from Europe’s policy-driven initiatives to North America’s extensive project pipeline and Asia-Pacific’s emerging markets

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Net zero = peace + trade

It wasn’t long ago that every country and region was faced with a singular threat, one to which the solution – the development, production, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines – was realised via

Our ability to avert the worst effects of climate change is in jeopardy if governments and countries around the world do not start prioritising diplomacy and nurture trust to allow trade and global cooperation to flourish. An op ed by Stuart Broadley, CEO, EIC

 

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The big question

Supply chain leaders must exhibit strategic agility amid geopolitical challenges. But how can companies adapt to global uncertainties, fortify resilience and mitigate risks to capitalise on opportunities?

Energy Focus puts the big question to three members

My Business: Alex Greenwood, Carbon Energy Team Lead for Energy at Mott MacDonald

Can you tell us a little about Mott MacDonald?

Carbon Management Team Lead for Energy Alex Greenwood takes Energy Focus behind the scenes at Mott MacDonald.

Alex Greenwood

UK invests in high-tech nuclear fuel

Democratically elected governments are bad at anticipating the next crisis in energy markets.

New Nuclear Watch Institute Chairman Tim Yeo unwraps the UK’s ambitious £300m programme for next-generation nuclear fuel.

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The resurgence of coal reality

The drumbeat of peak coal may have echoed through boardrooms and media headlines in recent years, but a different story is unfolding on the ground.

As global energy dynamics evolve, the debate over coal’s role continues to intensify. Nuanced strategies such as sustainable coal stewardship, collaboration and innovation are key for a sustainable future, says Michelle Manook at FutureCoal

 

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Geothermal energy: a serious contender for sustainable heat and power

As countries and companies continue their push to reach net-zero targets, new and technologically innovative strategies in the energy sector will be more crucial than ever.

This year the UK will generate its first power from the heat beneath our feet. It is time to take geothermal seriously, says Dr Ryan Law at Geothermal Engineering Ltd

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Africa's clean energy revolution

Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition journey.

Africa is accelerating its energy transition with investments in green hydrogen, carbon capture and energy storage, fostering sustainable development and collaboration, say Idoko Isaac and Hope George at LES Energy Services Ltd, Nigeria

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Navigating the biodiversity crisis: a call to action for businesses

Since 1970, the World Wide Fund for Nature has reported a staggering loss of 68% of our vertebrate wildlife, while the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Servic

In an era marked by alarming statistics of biodiversity loss and the urgent need for environmental stewardship, businesses stand at the forefront of driving transformative change towards sustainability. From embracing reporting frameworks to fostering nature literacy within organisations, businesses can pave the way for protecting nature while ensuring long-term resilience and success, says John Miller at Curlew Action

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Stranger times

While 2023 was a positive year for many in the energy supply chain, global events and sector challenges – from labour shortages to demand uncertainty – mean 2024 will be daunting, but by no means d

As the energy sector braces for the challenges and opportunities of 2024, caution and uncertainty pervade the outlook. From impending elections shaping policy shifts to COP momentum and supply chain tensions, the landscape remains unpredictable, Sara Verbruggen finds out.

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