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AI’s soaring power demand could stifle industry’s growth
AI’s energy use is set to rocket, which could constrain the industry’s growth, Now, data centre developers are considering options such as onsite power generation and nuclear energy.
Nigeria's struggle to break the 'oil curse'
Can the new $20bn Dangote refinery and ending fuel subsidies help to transform the economy?
Steel in the water: first US large-scale offshore wind farm
Construction of the US's first large-scale offshore wind farm began in 2023. As the first of its size, Vineyard Wind 1 paves the way towards a cleaner energy future and provides a blueprint into the potential of wind energy.
Petrostates risk losing trillions as world turns to green energy
The green energy transition is threatening petrostates’ future revenues, with some analysts predicting huge losses by 2040. Can countries heavily dependent on oil and gas adapt?
Arctic drilling: should oil and gas reserves remain untapped?
Melting sea ice is opening routes to Arctic oil and gas reserves, but questions remain as to whether exploiting them is worth the economic and environmental risk.
Is there still life left in the internal combustion engine?
Billions are being invested in the electrification of the car industry, but are reports about the death of the internal combustion engine a little premature?
Big deals in US shale may not mean boom times are back
Recent megadeals suggest boom times could be returning for US shale, but this may not be the case, especially in the American Midwest.
Are small modular reactors the future for nuclear?
Small modular nuclear reactors are generating plenty of interest among governments keen to hit net zero targets. But cost and safety concerns still need to be overcome.
In America, crucial transmission lines are proving problematic
Transmission lines are hugely important to America’s green energy targets. But all across the country, battles are being fought that are hindering their progress.
Could wooden turbines complement traditional construction techniques?
The world’s wind turbines are growing. But this is raising concerns about their environmental footprint and supply chain infrastructure. Could modular, wooden turbines help address those challenges?
Kickstarting Europe’s green hydrogen market
Green hydrogen is rapidly emerging in Europe's energy landscape, unlocking a new market poised for sustainable growth.
Nuclear renaissance in Europe?
Ambitious plans to expand nuclear power generation face many hurdles including high costs, and a limited supply of expertise.
Can space mining alleviate shortages of key resources?
Recent developments suggest mining in space is gradually getting closer to becoming a reality. But cost remains a substantial barrier.
Recent polls suggest Joe Biden’s EV crusade has a long way to go
Joe Biden is offering tax breaks, subsidies and multi-billion-dollar investments in recharging infrastructure to convert America’s petrolheads, but recent polls suggests he’s still got plenty of work to do.
How technology is helping protect the wine sector from climate change
The wine sector is facing several challenges due to extreme weather events. An agrovoltaic pilot project in Spain will determine whether renewable energy can help mitigate the effects of climate change.
Could battery storage help with the US energy crisis?
As the US grid transitions to renewable energy sources, it needs to be able to balance supply and demand.
Has Big Oil changed?
With the climate emergency, the war in Ukraine, and the global energy crisis, Big Oil is under pressure as never before.
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