Is the energy sector in danger of becoming alienated from net zero?
Based on data and sentiment obtained by the EIC from surveys, discussions and conversations from across the energy supply chain, there is a growing sense of apathy and doubt about the viability of reaching net zero by 2050, writes Jonathan Dyble
Ann Johnson
Business Development Director at Blaze Manufacturing Solutions
With COVID a distant memory, when it comes to leadership in a changing and booming energy market, the latest EIC Survive & Thrive Insight Report reveals that business leaders now have a much more straightforward mindset. As attention turns back to the job in hand, how have leadership styles changed in the last year?
To celebrate this great achievement, we asked some of our key stakeholders around the world for their reflections on EIC’s 80th anniversary.
This year marks the 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.
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
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
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
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.
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?
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
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
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