News centre
Latest news and other content from the EI
The world of energy is at once fascinating and controversial, global and local, old and new. The Energy Institute is working to reinforce the role of evidence and expertise at the heart of the public debate about energy. Through original research, events and engagement work we gather and articulate the views of our professional membership, which spans the global energy system.
In our News Centre you will find the latest news and other content from the EI. You can connect with us via social media, access our online resources and get in touch directly with our Communication Team.
What's new?
Media releases and speeches
Steve Holliday, Juliet Davenport and Aleida Rios take up positions on ever more diverse Energy Institute Council
10-07-2019
- Former National Grid boss commits professional body to taking ‘whole sector’ approach to ‘existential challenges’ of climate change and diversity
- Juliet Davenport HonFEI joins as a Vice President and Aleida Rios FEI joins as Chair of Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee – increasing the diversity of skills and experience around the top table
Read more »
Offshore wind health and safety performance improving
25-06-2019
Against a backdrop of growing offshore wind energy capacity, the G+ Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation’s latest report highlights a decrease in the total number of health and safety incidents among its members last year.
Read more »
Households could lose out in energy data revolution, fear UK energy professionals
20-06-2019
Professionals working across the UK energy industry have today delivered their verdict on the state of their sector in the Energy Barometer 2019, published by the Energy Institute (EI).
Read more »
Aviation fuel quality standard revised and updated by EI and JIG
23-05-2019
The global aviation fuel quality standard that helps ensure the safety of passengers on more than 100,000 flights worldwide every day has been revised and updated by the Energy Institute (EI) in conjunction with the Joint Inspection Group (JIG).
Read more »
New onshore wind group to champion workforce health and safety
30-04-2019
- 19 onshore wind organisations have come together to establish SafetyOn
- SafetyOn to provide transparency and champion good practice in industry’s health and safety performance
Read more »
EI News stories
Scottish Energy Minister joins YPN debate on Scotland’s energy future
22-07-2019
The competing interests of Maximising Economic Recovery (MER) of North Sea oil and gas and the binding decarbonisation goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement were under the spotlight at an event held in June by the EI’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) in Aberdeen.The Scottish Government’s Minist...
Read more »
EI Chief Executive grills Shell Gas Director about the future of energy
How does the world address climate change? Why can't people just switch to renewables? Doesn't the oil and gas industry belong to the past?Louise Kingham OBE FEI, Chief Executive of the Energy Institute, recently sat down with Maarten Wetselaar, Integrated Gas and New Energies Director at Shell.&nbs...
Read more »
Understanding Your Energy Culture: the key to change?
Energy management is increasingly a focus for organisations, driven by fluctuating prices and the need to meet climate change targets. Technology and management systems alone will not lead to the desired energy performance – a good ‘energy culture’ is required to ensure that technology is used corre...
Read more »
EI Council Member awarded New Year's Honour
Trustee and Chair of the EI’s Energy Advisory Panel, Dr Joanne Wade FEI has been recognised for her services to energy efficiency by being awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year's Honour list. Joanne said:“I have advocated throughout my career for the benefits of energy efficiency and I am ...
Read more »
EI responds to Helm cost of Energy Review
The views of members have been submitted as part of an EI response to the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s call for evidence following the Helm Review into the cost of energy. Recommendations from energy professionals include further research into the various practical is...
Read more »
Energy World and Petroleum Review news stories
New York State announces 1.7 GW offshore wind energy deal
22-07-2019
The Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, and former Vice President Al Gore have announced the winners of New York's first comprehensive offshore wind solicitation. The project will see the construction of two offshore wind farms in Long Island waters, with a combined capacity of 1.7 GW. Contract...
Read more »
‘We must engineer the future energy system’: Prof Sir Jim McDonald delivers flagship lecture
22-07-2019
Accelerating the energy transition will require ‘collaboration, vision, courage and boldness of purpose’, argued Professor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FEI, the recipient of the EI’s prestigious Melchett Award. Instituted in 1930 and given in the name of one of the EI’s past Presidents – the Rt Hon Sir Al...
Read more »
Historic pumped storage plant receives £200mn upgrade
19-07-2019
Technology group Voith is to design, fabricate, install and commission a replacement facility at the Ritom pumped storage power plant in Switzerland. The original plant at Ritom dates back to 1920 – the illustration shows an impression of the new plant.The four Pelton turbines currently in use , wit...
Read more »
New turbine and generator installed at power plant in Egypt
19-07-2019
A new steam turbine and generator have been installed at the Supercritical Power Plant in Assiut, Egypt, using a system developed by ALE, an international heavy transportation and lifting contractor.The 8 m-long, 240-tonne turbine was manoeuvered into place using a gantry and 200 tonne capacity stra...
Read more »
LNG-fired engine power plant commissioned in Gibraltar
19-07-2019
MAN Energy Solutions has commissioned a new power plant based on three gas engines and three dual-fuel engines, each with an approximate output of 14 MW, in Gibraltar.The power plant on the North Mole in Gibraltar Harbour will form a key component of the British overseas territory's future power sup...
Read more »
Public policy
The EI is an active participant in the public policy debate about energy, in particular in the UK.
* Responses to UK energy policy consultations
* Forward diary of UK energy policy milestones
* Forthcoming EI Energy Policy Debates
Energy Barometer
Video and image resources
No need to call us for our corporate video or image resources, they’re all online.
* Images of our senior team and from EI events
* Corporate and technical videos
Engage with us online
Keep up to date with the EI’s activities and engage with us on the big issues of the day via social media.
* Read and comment on the EI blog
* Follow us on Twitter
* Connect with us via LinkedIn
EI Communication Team
The EI Communication Team is here to help with media, public affairs and wider stakeholder enquiries. We may be able to provide a comment on a current news story, a speaker for your event or put you in touch with one of our branches around the world.
* Nick Turton, External Affairs Director
+44 (0)20 7467 7103
nturton@energyinst.org
* Neil Michie, Communications Manager
+44 (0)20 7467 7132
nmichie@energyinst.org
* Isabelle Wilton, Communications Officer
+44 (0)20 7467 7173
iwilton@energyinst.org
For urgent out of hours enquiries call Nick Turton on +44 (0)7776 135296
If you are a journalist and would like to receive EI media releases please email
comms@energyinst.org