The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels aims to solidify a coalition of the willing and provide a political platform for countries ready for an orderly, equitable transition away from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels drive nearly three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet international climate decisions have had little to say about phasing … Continue reading The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels →

DR Congo’s energy transition challenges

Nik Stoop, Senior researcher, University of Antwerp; Elie Lunanga, Researcher, University of Antwerp; Marijke Verpoorten, Associate Professor, University of Antwerp; and Sébastien Desbureaux, Chercheur, Université de Montpellier write on The Conversation website about a private DRC project to bring electricity to one of the world’s most fragile regions. Mini‑grids can supply electricity, but what … Continue reading DR Congo’s energy transition challenges →

Energy in Demand News, April 12-13, 2026

EU insurance, pensions and financial regulators have called for the creation of a €10bn to €65bn pool to close the insurance gap for disaster, the Financial Times reports. “As risks continue to grow, insurance coverage for natural catastrophes remains insufficient, leaving individuals, businesses and governments increasingly exposed to financial losses, undermining resilience and recovery efforts,”said … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 12-13, 2026 →

France’s energy transition: wanting to fast-track its electrification

Liam Gilliver writes on the Euronews website that French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change. France wants to fast-track its electrification as the war on Iran continues to highlight the dangers of fossil fuel reliance with some new initiatives. In a … Continue reading France’s energy transition: wanting to fast-track its electrification →

Germany’s climate and energy transition: new climate plan, old problems for Germany

Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website about Germany’s new climate plan. Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically a green band‑aid. Readers should also be aware of another article on Germany on the Euronews website. It’s title says it all: … Continue reading Germany’s climate and energy transition: new climate plan, old problems for Germany →

Why batteries may save the world

Paul Krugman, an American economist who is the Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and in 2008 was sole winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to new trade theory and new economic geography, writes on Substack of the growing importance … Continue reading Why batteries may save the world →

Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026

Following an emergency meeting of the EU energy ministers this week, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said at a press conference that domestic clean energy, electrification, modernised interconnections and improved energy efficiency “are the only way forward”. Let’s not lose sight of that. More energy independence is the goal but the past 20 years do not … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026 →

One promising renewable energy option lies beneath the ocean’s surface

In an article on The Conversation website, Danny Coles, Senior Research Associate, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, discusses the potential for underwater turbines. Underwater turbines are gaining government support – our research maps their global potential Recent disruptions to oil supply in the Middle East have sent energy prices soaring, reminding countries … Continue reading One promising renewable energy option lies beneath the ocean’s surface →

Fast energy: Why Europe’s future in AI depends on building power at speed

Nicu Popescu and Alan Riley write on the European Council on Foreign Relations website on why it is necessary for Europe to acceleration action. A global AI-driven surge in electricity demand is reshaping geopolitics, favouring states such as America and China that can rapidly expand power generation and grids. Europe risks becoming an energy-constrained AI … Continue reading Fast energy: Why Europe’s future in AI depends on building power at speed →

Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026

Oil and gas companies including Norway’s Equinor and a lobby group backed by Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips have called for the EU to drop an effective ban on future drilling in the Arctic, according to the Financial Times. More than 10 oil and gas companies and industry groups seized on arguments about energy security in … Continue reading Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026 →