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• My Business: Alex Greenwood, Carbon Energy Team Lead for Energy at Mott MacDonald 5 April 2024
  Can you tell us a little about Mott MacDonald? Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned engineering, development and management consultancy, with nearly 20,000 people across the world. We plan, design, deliver and care for the infrastructure that society depends on – energy, transport, water and buildings. We apply digital innovation and technical excellence to improve outcomes […]
• UK invests in high-tech nuclear fuel 5 April 2024
  Democratically elected governments are bad at anticipating the next crisis in energy markets. Half a century ago, oil prices quadrupled in four months as OPEC saw a chance to exploit the West’s growing dependence on imported oil from the Middle East. Two generations later, Europe’s complacent reliance on Russian gas had painful consequences for millions […]
• The resurgence of coal reality 5 April 2024
  The drumbeat of peak coal may have echoed through boardrooms and media headlines in recent years, but a different story is unfolding on the ground. As concern over energy security surges and geopolitical realities bite, the global energy narrative is shifting. This is not simply a resurgence, but a continuation of a complex reality that […]
• Geothermal energy: a serious contender for sustainable heat and power 5 April 2024
  As countries and companies continue their push to reach net-zero targets, new and technologically innovative strategies in the energy sector will be more crucial than ever. Despite strides in solar and wind power, their intermittent nature means we still need 24/7 baseload power generation, which is often reliant on carbon-intensive methods. Overcoming this is imperative […]
• Africa's clean energy revolution 5 April 2024
  Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition journey. With a rapidly growing population and increasing energy demand, the continent faces challenges and opportunities in its quest for sustainable development. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest and investment in green hydrogen, carbon capture, energy storage and renewable resources across […]