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 →

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 →

We are always looking for innovate ways to use new technology. Increasingly, drones are being used for a variety of civilian purposes and their use has expanded almost exponentially recently. Christopher Hope writes in The Telegraph about the use of drones to even help in obtaining consent for windfarms. Next we will see them used … Continue reading Using drones in the energy transition →

The Commodities Now website has published an interesting article on what the oil and gas firms now need to do to adapt to the transition to a low carbon economy. What do you think?   New Energy Futures: transforming the oil and gas industry to meet future challenges Oil and gas firms need to expand … Continue reading The fossil fuel industry in the wake of the recent global climate change agreement →

There is increased realisation that simply adding solar or wind power to the grid isn’t enough. Often the grid needs expanding to deal with the new load. Maggie Koerth-Baker writes a good article in the New York Times about the issues that arise and how Germany is dealing with them.   Change Isn’t as Easy … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition and the concerns about extra transmission lines →

While Britain visualises a nuclear future, Angela Merkel’s aim of replacing it with renewables by 2022 is well under way, writes Jennifer Rankin in The Guardian.   Germany's planned nuclear switch-off drives energy innovation Hinkley Point will be the first nuclear power plant to be built in Europe since the meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima reactor … Continue reading Driving energy innovation in Germany →

It is important that we follow developments that show the transition to a sustainable energy future. James Wilson writes a good article in the Financial Times about the latest developments in the coal industry.   Coal left unloved as natural gas and fossil-free drives bite The bad news for the coal industry has seemed relentless … Continue reading Coal and the energy transition →

Nick Butler has an excellent blog in the Financial Times about the policy conflicts in Germany in its transition to adopt truly green policies.   The burning issue of German coal The conflict at the heart of Germany’s energy policy is finally coming to a head. Can Germany claim to be an environmental leader while … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition and the role of coal →