Global energy investment is set to total more than USD 3 trillion by the end of 2024
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Globally, investment is moving towards renewables, grid flexibility, and low carbon transport. The transition to a low carbon economy demands appropriate policies and regulatory frameworks. The government often needs to guide private investments in capital-intensive, long-term energy infrastructure projects. New market structures are essential to encourage low carbon investments while maintaining stability and conventional energy sources. Enhanced interconnection through cross-border infrastructure can also help create sustainable, cost-effective energy systems and redefine investment priorities.
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of private investment secured in the UK in 2024 for pioneering energy projects (UK Government)
What's new?
British Gas parent buys Isle of Grain LNG terminal for £1.5bn
2nd September 2025
The LNG terminal boasts 1mn m3 tank space and a capacity of 15mn t/y, said to be equivalent to 20% of UK gas demand. Sprawling over 240 ha on the isla...
US battery giant acquires all remaining Northvolt European assets
2nd September 2025
This significant acquisition includes Northvolt Ett in Skellfteå, Sweden, Northvolt Labs in Västerås, Sweden, and the Northvolt Drei plant in Heide, G...
China’s renewable energy expansion continues apace as overseas facilities bypass trade restrictions
13th August 2025
Xiaoyang Li, Director, China Power and Renewables Research at Wood Mackenzie comments: ‘Despite facing over 20 markets with trade barriers and extreme...
Tide turns for floating wind as UK and EU approve major projects
13th August 2025
White Cross Celtic Sea floating offshore wind project receives full consentThe 100 MW White Cross floating offshore wind farm in the Celti...
Dutch wind project receives electrolyser to produce green hydrogen offshore
13th August 2025
The BLPH is designed to store surplus offshore wind energy from the Hollandse Kust Noord (HKN) wind farm operated by CrossWind, a joint venture betwee...
Events and training
North Sea: Whats Next?
11th September 2025
North Sea: What’s Next? Sponsored by Viaro Energy and Boskalis The Energy Institute Young Professionals Network (EIYPN) is proud to present a LE...
Economics of the Oil and Gas Industry - October 2025
13th October 2025 - 14th October 2025
A 2-day introduction to the economics of the oil and gas industry. This course is suitable for students who are new to the oil and gas industry.
Introduction to LNG - October 2025
20th October 2025 - 21st October 2025
This 2-day training course provides an introduction to the LNG chain. Suitable for students who are new to the LNG sector and/or those with a non-tech...
Net Zero for Professionals - November 2025
3rd November 2025 - 4th November 2025
This course provides a comprehensive, practical overview for those preparing their organisation for their net zero future.About:This 2 day classroom c...
Technical guidance publications
EI 3576
G+ Good practice guidelines for unmanned aircraft systems in the offshore wind industry
November 2024
G+, the Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, has developed this GPG to share, advance and encourage good health and safety practice wh...
EI 3546
Research Report: Embedding circularity into the construction and decommissioning of assets (Phase 1)
December 2023
The guidance aims to enhance circularity in the construction and energy sectors, both onshore and offshore, by emphasising the reuse and recycling of ...
EI 3539
Guidance on large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, development and operation
August 2023
Solar photovoltaic (PV), which converts sunlight into electricity, is an important source of renewable energy in the 21st century. PV plant installati...
HM 34. List of data required for a comprehensive evaluation of a liquid flowmeter
November 2018
Reaffirmed April 2023.Although this document is described as a list of data required for a comprehensive evaluation of a flowmeter, it is really much ...
EI 3328
Guidance on the preservation and recommissioning of existing combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant
June 2017
This publication provides guidance on the safe and efficient preservation and recommissioning of existing combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant, to ...