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Energy Institute welcomes Nicola Adams to Council and Board of Trustees
16/07/2026
The Energy Institute (EI) is pleased to announce that Nicola Adams FEI, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at bp, has been elected to its Council and Board of Trustees following the Institute's Annual General Meeting (AGM), held today in London.
Dr Fawaz Bitar to join Energy Institute as new CEO
15/07/2026
Dr Fawaz (Fuzzy) Bitar, has been appointed Chief Executive of the Energy Institute. The appointment was announced at the EI’s AGM today and he will take up post on 1 January 2027.
TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Energy Institute
03/07/2026
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Energy Institute in recognition of his leadership and contribution to the global energy sector and the evolving energy transition.
Global electrification reaches tipping point as energy demand hits record highs and regional paths diverge
30/06/2026
Rapid growth in UK and Ireland onshore wind sector accompanies injury rates rise
18/06/2026
SafetyOn, the health and safety organisation for the onshore wind industry, has today released the 2025 Incident Data Report, highlighting sustained operational growth across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
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Sizewell B nuclear plant wins 20-year life extension to 2055
14th July 2026
The extension will enable Sizewell B to maintain its current output (1,200MWe) while supporting around 900 jobs at the site through to 2055. The ...
Energy efficiency moves forward on both sides of the Channel
14th July 2026
First, E.ON and Imerys have inaugurated a 29MW energy recovery plant at Imerys’ production site in Willebroek, Belgium, marking the start of commercia...
Big tech counts the energy costs of AI
14th July 2026
Google is navigating the tension between hyper-growth and environmental stewardship, according to Google Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt. In ...
Dutch harness heat from artificial turf sports pitches to power 300 homes
14th July 2026
The municipalities of Amsterdam and Haarlem, together with sports facility management organisation SRO, plan to renew over 250 synthetic pitches throu...
RWE commissions agrivoltaic plants as European co-location sector expands
14th July 2026
The elevated panels provide shade, reducing direct summer radiation, thermal stress and water consumption for the vegetation below. They also protect ...
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Become an EI volunteer and help create a better energy future
3rd January 2023
We are seeking volunteers to join several committees of Council, including the Energy Advisory Panel, Professional Affairs Committee, HR Committee and...
Become an EI volunteer and help create a better energy future
3rd January 2023
We are seeking volunteers to join several committees of Council, including the Energy Advisory Panel, Professional Affairs Committee, HR Committee and...
New Fellowship route recognises the best in energy
2nd November 2022
The Energy Institute launches its new route to Fellowship this month – the aim, to recognise the people who make a real difference in energy. The move...
New Fellowship route recognises the best in energy
2nd November 2022
The Energy Institute launches its new route to Fellowship this month – the aim, to recognise the people who make a real difference in energy. The move...
“Stellar” International Energy Week 2022
1st March 2022
The implications of COP26 for the energy sector’s transition to net zero, and fresh concerns about energy security sparked by the Ukraine crisis, were...
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