• Opinion

  Offshore wind valuations: a closer look at performing sensitivity analysis

  • 10 11月 2021

  Using Lens Power Valuations, we flex assumptions and perform sensitivity analysis for offshore wind assets in seconds.

• Opinion

  Will platform electrification decarbonise the North Sea?

  • 09 11月 2021

  The UK's North Sea Transition Deal has focused attention on platform electrification. Can the UK replicate Norway's past success and emissions savings?

• Opinion

  Can the supply chain cope with Norway’s upstream investment surge?

  • 08 11月 2021

  Offshore investment activity is ramping up in Norway, and its upstream supply chain faces distinct pinch points.

• Opinion

  Trade becomes a new tactic for curbing emissions

  • 05 11月 2021

  On the eve of the COP26 climate talks, the US and EU announced a plan to draw up the first ever trade agreement based on carbon emissions. Under the proposed deal, steel and aluminium from high-emitting producers would be penalised in US and EU markets, while metal produced with low emissions would be favoured, subject to other conditions.

• Opinion

  EVs: the biggest lever in driving the energy transition

  • 03 11月 2021

  In China transport generates 25% of emissions, in Europe 27% and in the US a whopping 29%. Electric vehicles offer a road to redemption for the sector.

• Opinion

  Horizons podcast: One giant leap

  • 27 10月 2021

  Dr. Melissa Lott and Chief Analyst Simon Flowers join Horizons to talk Biden’s vision for repowering America.

• Opinion

  Asia’s energy crisis and net zero – no turning back

  • 28 10月 2021

  Covid-19 made mincemeat of energy price forecasts. From the depths of the oil price crash in March 2020 to the surge in Asian spot gas prices to over US$50/mmbtu for the first time ever earlier this month, the pandemic has shredded predictions (and egos) as fast as they could be produced.

• Opinion

  Could energy recovery solve the mounting problem of global waste?

  • 01 5月 2023

  With 70% of global landfill suitable for energy recovery, there is potential for serious growth in waste-to-energy (WtE) industries.

• Opinion

  Are NOCs rising to the energy transition challenge?

  • 26 4月 2023

  National oil companies are still lagging the Majors on the decarbonisation journey – but a raft of incentives mean the pace is picking up.

• Opinion

  The Energy Gang Live from NYU’s 2040 Now Event | Podcast

  • 21 4月 2023

  The Energy Gang dives into scenario analysis and the future of energy in their latest episode, recorded live at NYU's 2040 Now event.

• Opinion

  Battery raw materials: tracking key market dynamics

  • 19 4月 2023

  The forces shaping nickel, cobalt and lithium markets – from the supply growth challenge to emissions, carbon costs and the rise of recycling

• Opinion

  Supercharging the US grid: utility investments and initiatives

  • 18 4月 2023

  Investment in US grid modernization is accelerating – but is it going in the right direction?

• Opinion

  Could a banking crisis stop our energy transition progress? | Podcast

  • 24 3月 2023

  On the show today, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr Melissa Lott from Columbia University, and Shanu Matthew of Lazard Asset Management, to analyse the economic storm we’ve seen brewing in the past few weeks.

• Opinion

  China juggles four major economic changes in 2023

  • 12 4月 2023

  The new government in China faces challenges in domestic and external markets

• Opinion

  Is geothermal energy the key to stabilising the grid? | Podcast

  • 07 4月 2023

  In the latest episode, we discuss the growing importance of geothermal energy in power generation, Virtual Power Plants and the trend of ESG investing.

• Opinion

  How effective were EU emergency power demand reduction measures?

  • 06 4月 2023

  The EU took unprecedented steps to reduce energy prices and alleviate security of supply pressures this winter. The results send significant messages about the future of Europe’s power markets.

• Opinion

  The future of CCUS: five key questions

  • 30 3月 2023

  Carbon capture capacity could increase more than sevenfold in the next decade – but there are significant risks to the outlook.

• Opinion

  The rise and rise of Indonesian HPAL – can it continue?

  • 04 4月 2023

  Chinese investment and know-how has accelerated high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) operations to extract nickel and cobalt in Indonesia.

• Opinion

  Clearing the red tape around renewables | Podcast

  • 10 3月 2023

  On this week’s episode, Dr. Melissa Lott and Emily Grubert join Ed Crooks to explore critical topics in the energy industry. They discuss the steps needed to unlock investment in renewable energy projects, energy security concerns following recent geopolitical events, and the latest innovations in battery chemistry.

• Opinion

  Can Japan deliver its offshore wind potential?

  • 08 3月 2023

  Building out renewables is central to Japan's decarbonisation goals.

• Opinion

  The indefinite Inflation Reduction Act: will tax credits for renewables be around for decades?

  • 08 3月 2023

  The IRA’s clean electricity tax credits will likely be extended well beyond 2032 – representing trillions of dollars for new renewables and storage projects.

• Opinion

  Permitting reform could help ease US grid bottlenecks

  • 10 3月 2023

  Proposals to expedite infrastructure projects are back on the agenda. They could help ease strains created by the rapid growth in renewables.

• Opinion

  Willow project shows President Biden’s support for oil production

  • 17 3月 2023

  Balancing climate goals with demands for cheap energy is not easy. The administration is under attack for favoring increased US oil supply

• Opinion

  A tale of two cities: comparing the Houston and Corpus Christi crude hubs

  • 22 3月 2023

  After decades with Houston at the heart of the US Gulf Coast crude value chain, shifting legislation and trade flows have brought about change.

• Opinion

  Shake-up on the US distributed solar leaderboard

  • 27 3月 2023

  Market consolidation slows as competition intensifies for US solar installers and equipment suppliers.

• Opinion

  Sodium-ion batteries: disrupt and conquer?

  • 21 2月 2023

  The sodium-ion battery market looks set to reach GWh-scale production levels this year.

• Opinion

  Horizons podcast: Boom time

  • 08 2月 2023

  Exploring the implications for manufacturers, developers and investors of the Inflation Reduction Act. 

• Opinion

  The US clean energy boom: What might stop it?

  • 10 2月 2023

  Robbie Orvis and Amy Myers-Jaffe, join Ed Crooks on today’s Energy Gang episode to discuss barriers that need to be addressed in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure the continued growth of low carbon energy in the US.

• Opinion

  Climate Change is Shaping Our Most Important Decisions in the Energy Transition

  • 24 2月 2023

  Ed Crooks and Melissa Lott are joined by Dr Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to understand the consequences of a warming world is essential for making the right decisions as trillions of dollars are invested in energy production around the world.

• Opinion

  Tesla cost-cutting a sign of EV revolution

  • 03 3月 2023

  Tesla is working on an affordable electric car which could transform the market