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UK marks world’s first with Drax BECCS facility
The Drax power plant in North Yorkshire has started a pilot programme to capture carbon from bioenergy – a first for the UK and the world.
5 March 2019
Is nuclear falling out of favour?
Nuclear can provide a secure power supply in a low-carbon world, but it faces challenges that need public support and strong policies to overcome.
5 March 2019
Renewables and gas to dominate US power sector
The US is set to see a big change in the fuels it consumes to generate power, with gas and renewables making gains at the expense of coal and nuclear, the EIA says.
5 February 2019
Egypt’s ambitious renewables plans move forward
Egyptian solar power capacity is increasing, and substantial growth is planned in the long term.
4 February 2019
Europe’s drive to reduce emissions
Europe is moving to bring down emissions via ambitious new targets and developments in the region’s power sector will become increasingly critical to meeting them.
14 January 2019
Oil prices upbeat in new year after further gains
Prices have risen by about 9% since the start of the year and are likely to climb further in 2019 as the OPEC-plus group cuts output and sanctions bite against Iran.
9 January 2019
Concrete steps needed at COP24
The pressure is on for nations to make tangible progress on tackling global warming at the climate summit in Poland.
3 December 2018
Brazil’s hydropower addiction will be hard to break
Non-hydro renewables have a bright future in Brazil’s generation portfolio, but it will be no mean feat for the country to rein in the dominance of hydro.
3 December 2018
Solar capacity growth slows in China
China has been the driver of global solar capacity growth in recent years. Although the pace of the country’s expansion has slowed, its use of solar is still growing.
6 November 2018
New tech threatens outlook for gas in Asia
Gas will be the fastest-growing fossil fuel in Asia out to 2050, but technologies such as clean coal and batteries pose a threat to its market share.
6 November 2018
EU ETS reform keep carbon prices high
With EU carbon allowances above €20/t, many countries around the world will be watching whether this prompts a switch away from coal in the power mix. The stakes are high.
3 October 2018
India’s looming cooling crisis
Warmer temperatures combined with a growing and increasingly wealthy population are set to drive up India’s demand for air conditioning.
3 October 2018
Australia – new government, new policy
As Australia’s newly formed government sets out its agenda, there is much at stake for the country’s energy policy.
4 September 2018
Challenges for gas in California
California has been heavily dependent on gas for power generation in recent decades, but this could be set to change as the state looks likely to move towards having 100% renewable power.
4 September 2018
The UK tidal lagoon – making a costly mistake?
The UK government will not support a proposed tidal lagoon project. Critics say it is a missed opportunity, but Westminster is clear it will not fund the project.
3 July 2018
Renewables going from strength to strength in Chile
Chile’s improving electricity distribution infrastructure and the government’s emphasis on clean power will boost the country’s development of renewables and CCS.
3 July 2018
Poland pushes renewables, but coal is embedded
It will be difficult for Poland to move away from its overwhelming dependence on coal, but the country is making moves to do so by diversifying its energy mix.
4 June 2018
Norway’s FEED decision may boost CCS prospects
Carbon capture and storage has made little progress in Europe, but Norway’s decision to move ahead with a FEED study for a full-scale demo project is a positive step.
4 June 2018
Pakistan needs new power capacity
Power shortages are blighting Pakistan. Ambitious government plans to improve output have been hit by delays in bringing new capacity online.
9 May 2018Europe: carbon pricing in the power mix
Carbon prices in Europe have risen and a region-wide price floor has been proposed. The changing dynamics could alter Europe’s power mix.
3 April 2018