Category: energy transition

Questions about the energy transition in China

Is there a contradiction in China’s commitment to greater sustainability? Wade Shepard raises the question on the Forbes website about the supposed contradiction between promoting renewable energy – for many environmental benefits – and yet the drive to construct more and more coal-fired power plants. What are your views?   If China Is So Committed … Continue reading Questions about the energy transition in China →

The energy transition cannot be resisted but it could be a source of some of the greatest political instability

It is always good to have different perspectives on the dynamics in the energy sector. While recognising that the energy transition is underway, Nick Butler writes in the Financial Times that there could be some disruptions that make the path a bit bumpy. Let us know your views.   Don’t count on an orderly transition … Continue reading The energy transition cannot be resisted but it could be a source of some of the greatest political instability →

Is there really a role for nuclear in the low-carbon energy transition?

Nuclear energy still raises controversies, understandably. Diane Cardwell describes the level of support in a recent article in the New York Times. What are your views?   Nuclear Plants, Despite Safety Concerns, Gain Support as Clean Energy Sources Just a few years ago, the United States seemed poised to say farewell to nuclear energy. No … Continue reading Is there really a role for nuclear in the low-carbon energy transition? →

The transition to a new energy economy is happening

Paul Ebert, global director, new energy at Advisian and co-author of The New Energy Future: the global transition, writes in The Guardian that even in Australia the energy transition is underway. He argues that those that do not keep pace with change are bound to lose out.   The clean energy economy is coming – … Continue reading The transition to a new energy economy is happening →

Oil price collapse brings some unfortunate results

We all welcome the energy transition but that transition can bring some unexpected results. While the international community is by and large doing everything possible to minimise the damage to vulnerable countries in developing countries, one aspect that we did not always think about was the loss of earnings to these countries – from remittances. … Continue reading Oil price collapse brings some unfortunate results →

The controversies around energy companies sponsoring cultural events

Oil companies have a long tradition of sponsoring cultural events. In this energy tradition, however, there is growing concern that this should stop, given we are doing all possible to address climate change. Nick Butler provides a good blog in the Financial Times that argues that such sponsorship should be accepted. What are your views? … Continue reading The controversies around energy companies sponsoring cultural events →