Energy

Geopolitical crises, such as the Russo-Ukrainian War and the recent Israeli-Hamas War, have highlighted the risks and challenges associated with dependency on imported fossil fuels. Energy security has become an important global megatrend since 2022, driving significant investment in renewable generation and other low-carbon alternatives. However, ...

2023 was a record-breaking year for power generation investment, with $840 billion invested in projects globally, up from $611 billion in 2022. Renewable energy dominated investment in 2023; solar PV and wind power combined accounted for $528 billion. Climate commitments and supportive regulations are the mainstays of global growth. China has signi...

After five years of buzz and excitement, 2023 has become somewhat of a reality check for the hydrogen industry. The volume of final investment decisions (FIDs) for projects has been low as financing costs and associated project scrutiny have increased. The results from utilizing hydrogen in some sectors have proved disappointing, with projected cos...

Decarbonization, digital transformation, and technology innovation have accelerated significantly in the past five years. The global energy industry is experiencing an unprecedented transition, and this change is bringing exciting new growth opportunities to the oil and gas (O&G) sector. However, the shift to a net-zero future concerning carb...

The global energy industry is undergoing an unprecedented transition, bringing exciting new growth opportunities to the oil and gas (O&G) industry. However, shifting to a net-zero future for carbon emissions means many companies face pricing, energy security, and industry disruption struggles. As the industry moves to meet decarbonization and su...

2023 is looking to be another critical year for the North American energy transition journey. The Inflation Reduction Act has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for the United States, but developers, regulators, and other stakeholders must work hard to implement clean energy initiatives while addressing supply chain challenges, inflation, ...

While the world witnesses unprecedented policies and investment announcements to accelerate the energy transition—like the Inflation Reduction Act, the Green Deal Industrial Plan, and China's latest Five-year Plan—what happens in Latin America Will the region join the race for decarbonization seen in the rest of the world How does that affect t...

Russia’s war on Ukraine has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for the Middle East as Europe steers away from Russia for energy supply. The European Union’s commitment to end its reliance on Russian energy by 2027 and its focus on renewables and hydrogen offer ME countries a strong business case for energy investments, given that the r...

Universal access to electricity has been central to the African development story, with power being critical to the continent's economic growth. As more than 600 million people (or 44% of the population) lack access to electricity, Africa is racing to add capacity to electrify rural communities and secure baseload supply in urban and industrial zon...