The big question: which green tech provides the best opportunities?
With final investment decision rates low across energy transition projects, three industry leaders share which green technologies currently offer the most promising opportunities and potential for growth in their businesses
Energy Sector Director at RSK
The energy transition is exactly that: a sector that is in transition around the world, converting from traditional fossil fuels to cleaner alternatives while dealing with sector growth due to energy demand. This means that one generation technology isn’t better than another, and there is an increasingly complicated landscape to navigate when trying to create an appropriate energy mix. Natural resources, technical advances, politics and economics directly affect how countries go about this.
We are involved in some really exciting projects linked to future clean fuels
The big global challenge at present is how we transmit clean energy from producer to consumer and, with increased reliance on renewable generation, how we store that energy. In certain parts of the world this connectivity challenge has slowed progress, but in other parts we are seeing fast clean technology deployment.
RSK has a wide array of projects covering all aspects of energy generation technologies, transmission and consumption. We are involved in some really exciting projects linked to future clean fuels, and, while they may be small scale now, once the technology is proven and becomes bankable, they can be scaled quickly to have a larger, more positive impact as we strive for a better, cleaner future.
About RSK
RSK delivers environmental and engineering solutions. It began in 1989 by providing environmental consultancy services to energy clients, and has expanded to operate across the energy value chain, comprising more than 200 companies and employing over 15,000 people.
Head of Business Development Management at AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG
AsstrA is actively supporting the transition from fossil fuel-based energy systems to sustainable alternatives. In the wind and solar sectors, final investment decision (FID) rates are not posing significant challenges and projects are progressing steadily, reflecting growing global consensus around the viability and importance of conventional renewable energy sources.
However, we are seeing slower progress in newer technologies, such as blue and green hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and sustainable aviation fuels. These technologies are still in earlier stages of development or market adoption, often leading to delayed investment decisions.
We are prepared to provide logistics and projects support… and help facilitate the growth of sustainable infrastructure
Despite this, AsstrA hopes that the urgency created by global net-zero commitments, which should push alignment between governments, investors and stakeholders, will accelerate FID activity in these emerging sectors over the
About AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG
AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG is an international logistics company providing transport and supply chain solutions, supporting clients globally with its project cargo, heavy-lift and multimodal operations expertise while emphasising reliability, safety and continuous improvement.
Chief Operating Officer at SPP Pumps
The biggest opportunity for SPP Pumps in the energy transition space lies in hydrogen production, which is seeing a surge in development compared to other technologies – signalling strong stakeholder confidence.
We believe hydrogen is not only promising, but also a sustainable, long-term revenue stream for the company. The momentum is driven by both substantial government support and increasing private-sector interest. This global backing aims to accelerate investment in low-carbon hydrogen production as part of broader efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependency, promote the clean energy transition and meet ambitious net-zero emissions targets.
We believe hydrogen is not only promising but also a sustainable, long-term revenue stream
Hydrogen’s role in future energy systems is becoming more credible as the infrastructure for its production, transportation and storage continues to evolve. SPP Pumps is uniquely positioned to contribute to this transition in a meaningful way. We can play a key role by supplying essential equipment for both process applications and fire protection systems across hydrogen facilities.
As well as delivering new products, SPP Pumps is also well-placed to provide ongoing maintenance services, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of hydrogen infrastructure as it scales globally.
About SPP Pumps
SPP Pumps is a British centrifugal pump manufacturer and fluid handling solutions provider with a rich history spanning 150 years. The company is a proud UK exporter, supplying goods and services across the globe and recognised by industry peers as a leader in the field.
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