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View from the top: Alex Grant, UK Country Manager for Equinor

Equinor’s stated ambition is to continue supplying society with energy, with lower emissions over time, and to reach net zero by 2050. How is this ambition becoming a reality?

Alex Grant talks to Energy Focus about Equinor’s ambitious journey towards a sustainable and low-carbon energy future amid fears of recession

My Business, Filipe Bonaldo, Alvarez & Marsal

Can you tell us a little bit about Alvarez & Marsal?

Filipe Bonaldo, Managing Director for Infrastructure and Capital Projects, takes Energy Focus behind the scenes at Alvarez & Marsal

Brazil braces for offshore wind

As the world embraces renewable energy, offshore wind has emerged as a promising sector.

A long coastline and strong winds make Brazil an attractive location for the development of offshore wind farms, with significant potential for growth, say Project Coordinator Gabriel Loio and Senior Adviser Julieta Verleun at the Energy and Ocean Economy Secretariat, Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Happy 80th Anniversary EIC!

We asked EIC founders, members, staff and partners  around the world for their reflections on EIC’s 80th anniversary.

This year marks EIC’s 80th anniversary, and Energy Focus could not be more excited to celebrate all that EIC has accomplished in collaboration with members, partners, employees and friends. It is because of their continued support that EIC has been able to evolve continuously since its founding.

The big question: "How are you using EIC membership to help you export, diversify and grow?"

Fraser Stewart

Managing Director – International at ASCO

In the year that EIC celebrates its 80th anniversary and wins the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, Energy Focus asks three members: how is EIC membership helping you export products and services around the world, diversify into new activities and grow the business?

Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE lead GCC clean energy investments

In October 2022, Oman joined the UAE and Saudi Arabia in becoming the third GCC country to commit to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, in alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies represent an enormous opportunity for EIC members. As the region pivots from fossil fuels, GCC states are well-positioned to lead the energy transition through clean hydrogen development and strong policy support.

Across the region, the political will to decarbonise at pace is lining up investors. And although ambitions vary among countries, as do market size and readiness, there is a prevailing sense of dynamism.

But which markets should you consider exporting to in 2023? Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE, says Wan Afiq, Energy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at EIC

Changing power demand in Asia Pacific

Vietnam

Although there is growing pressure on the global power sector to decarbonise, coal remains one of Asia Pacific’s cheapest new-build power generation options. With the region’s electricity demand growth expected to be double the rate of the rest of the world this decade, EIC Regional Analyst for Asia Pacific Dr Madana Nallappan looks at Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia and the opportunities on offer amid their energy conundrum

View from the top

Congratulations on being appointed EIC’s new Chair. What role do you see yourself and EIC playing, going forward, in a rapidly changing energy landscape?

Energy Focus talks with new EIC Chair Andrew Cuniah about his passion for energy, EIC’s bold ambitions, and being ready for tomorrow’s markets

Look beyond traditional markets for growth

Namibia

  • Tax incentives
  • Tax holidays
  • Customs and duties exemptions/reductions
  • Investment allowances
  • Subsidised loans and grants

As energy security takes centre stage for the oil and gas sector in the year ahead, three global hotspots for activity – Papua New Guinea, Guyana and Namibia – offer exceptional opportunities for businesses to raise their ambition beyond established export markets, say EIC analysts Hirzi Iskandar, Lucas Ramos and Muhammad Arif Syafiq 

Nuclear power roars back in Central Europe

Poland

  • Tax exemptions
  • Government grants
  • Financial support and training
  • Cash incentives
  • Low-cost loans

As Europe transitions to a more sustainable future, the development and deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) present exciting opportunities for the nuclear energy supply chain. With plans to develop and put the first SMRs into operation, EIC energy analyst Aadam Sufi looks at why Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania should be on your radar

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