energy transition

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16 07 2020 | 08:59

From Covid-19 to climate: what's next after the global oil and gas industry crash?

While oil and gas are not alone in struggling in the economic slump, the reality of the climate crisis is starting to bite, analysts say.

12 07 2020 | 08:38

Renewables offer coal-dependent European countries a low-cost transition option

With the energy transition in Europe at a significant crossroads and the European Union looking to increase its climate ambitions to a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the…

10 07 2020 | 09:21

Three projects, three wins: flurry of decisions shows U.S. pipelines becoming ‘unbuildable’.

The last 48 hours have seen a dizzying series of announcements highlighting the increasingly shaky prospects for North American oil and gas pipelines, with the US$8-billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline…

08 07 2020 | 08:02

BP agrees to sell its petrochemicals business to INEOS.

BP has announced it has sold its global petrochemicals business to INEOS as part of its strategy to reinvent the company.  Selling its global petrochemicals business to INEOS will help bp strengthen…

08 07 2020 | 07:49

African nations urged to push energy transition.

As countries continue to rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic, Sustainable Energy for All, an international organization working to ensure access to sustainable energy worldwide, has highlighted key…

20 06 2020 | 10:19

Goldman Sachs sees $16 trillion investment opportunity in renewable energy through 2030.

Spending on renewable power is set to overtake oil and gas drilling for the first time next year as clean energy affords a $16 trillion investment opportunity through 2030, according to Goldman Sachs…

18 06 2020 | 06:48

Energy sector should act as a model for decarbonising the market.

A new study from the LSE highlights that to tackle the challenges of climate change, more investment needs to be mobilised in low-carbon technologies and capital assets. According to a new paper…

07 06 2020 | 10:34

Top business leaders call on Boris Johnson to set out green recovery plan.

Heathrow, HSBC and National Grid among 200 CEOs calling for a ‘clean, just recovery’ Britain’s most powerful business leaders have called on Boris Johnson to set out economic recovery plans that…

07 06 2020 | 10:23

6 major financial institutions join alliance to shift away from coal.

Six financial institutions strengthened their commitment to ending coal power financing by signing on to the Powering Past Coal Alliance during Ceres' 2020 Investor Summit on Climate Risk.

02 06 2020 | 08:33

The coming recession is the best reason to step up the pace of renewables investment.

It will not do to wait until the next power plant announces its closure. Building alternative infrastructure should start now. The Covid-19 recession will bring fiscal stimulus on a massive scale.…

01 06 2020 | 07:28

Developing zero-carbon energy carriers is a $500bn opportunity.

Big Oil is already setting its eyes on capturing the market for high-voltage transmission lines that could change the way clean energy is accessed. Developing innovative renewable energy carriers…

31 05 2020 | 08:25

The case for turning South Africa’s coal fields into a renewable energy hub.

South Africa is currently one of the world’s largest carbon emitters. And it’s increasingly being viewed as a pariah that isn’t contributing as much as it could to the international fight against…

27 05 2020 | 09:36

Business, unions and green groups call for sustainable Covid-19 recovery with clean energy transition.

Exclusive: Letter to national cabinet, energy ministers and Nev Power warns Australia’s prosperity depends on cutting emissions A cross-society collection of groups – representing business, the…

18 05 2020 | 12:52

These Countries Are Leading the Transition to Sustainable Energy.

What does COVID-19 mean for the energy transition? While lockdowns have caused a temporary fall in CO2 emissions, the pandemic risks derailing recent progress in addressing the world's energy…

15 05 2020 | 08:25

Why it doesn't make economic sense to ignore climate change in our recovery from the pandemic.

It will be tempting for some to overlook the climate change challenge in the rush to restart the economy after the pandemic.

11 05 2020 | 07:36

Looming Coal and Nuclear Plant Closures Put ‘Just Transition’ Concept to the Test.

In Europe, the fate of displaced power plant workers is increasingly a matter of national concern. So far, things look very different in the U.S. The coronavirus pandemic has not changed the grim…

08 05 2020 | 10:54

3 Reasons to Invest in Renewable Energy Now.

As the human tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic worsens, global restrictions to stop the spread of the virus — including stay-at-home orders, business closures and travel prohibitions — may contribute …

02 05 2020 | 07:48

Six EU countries join call for 100% renewable energy scenario.

Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Spain have sent a joint letter to the European Commission calling for the inclusion of a 100% renewable energy scenario in long-term climate…

25 04 2020 | 12:55

Energy Impact Partners: A primer on the next three decades of the energy transition - Part 4.

This article is the fourth of a five-part series examining the technology we’ll need to fully decarbonize our energy system, relying on as few technology “moonshots” as possible. I. The Electric…

19 04 2020 | 07:37

Total’s Pouyanné reaffirms oil major’s push into renewable energy sector.

The recent oil price shock brought on by the coronavirus epidemic may slow down investment in low-carbon assets by the integrated majors, but it will not stop Total SA from transitioning into a…