Markets and investment
Global energy investment totalled more than USD 1.8 trillion in 2018, with the power sector attracting more investment than the oil and gas industry for the third year in a row
Energy markets focus on the trade and supply of electricity, gas and liquid fuels. They consist of three main elements: generation or production, transmission and distribution, and supply. Once electricity is generated or gas and oil is produced, it is sold on the wholesale market to suppliers, who sell it on to consumers and arrange for its delivery. It is distributed to homes and businesses through transmission and distribution systems. Depending on a country’s government policy, these elements of energy markets may be nationalised or privatised. Energy markets are closely regulated to ensure secure access to energy at fair prices, since energy is a necessity for sustained economic output and human welfare. Energy markets in the UK are privatised and regulated by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), which is responsible for protecting the interest of consumers by promoting fair competition. UK energy markets have recently experienced significant changes due to diversification of electricity generation through the rise of renewable energy sources, as well as the addition of many new suppliers.
Around the world, investments in the energy system are shifting, with increasing funds flowing into renewables, grid flexibility mechanisms, and low carbon transport. An appropriate policy and regulatory environment is required for continued investment towards a low carbon economy while maintaining energy security. The low carbon transition often requires the government to drive and guide private spending since investments in low carbon energy infrastructure are often capital-intensive and require long-term returns. There is growing need for new market structures to be defined and existing ones to play different roles in order to encourage low carbon investments across all sectors of energy, while also keeping the energy system stable and conventional sources flowing. Increased interconnection is also an option for moving towards more sustainable and cost-effective energy systems; integration of national energy systems through cross-border infrastructure can redefine investment agendas.
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growth of the global economy in 2018 led to a 2.3% rise in global energy demand – the fastest rise of the decade (IEA)
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dollars invested in energy in 2018 went to powering Asian economies, while another dollar financed oil and gas supply in North America (IEA)
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of UK energy professionals believe that falling technology costs are driving the energy industry's transition to low-carbon systems (Energy Barometer 2019)
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of economic activity was created by the UK energy sector during 2018 while it supported 1 in 46 jobs across the country (EnergyUK)
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Events and training
EI-YPN Virtual Connect (Nigeria Branch)
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CQRM - Certified in Quantitative Risk Management - September 2022
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Technical guidance publications
Proceedings of the 20th World Petroleum Congress. Energy Solutions for All: Promoting Cooperation, Innovation and Investment. 4-8 December, 2011, Doha, Qatar
2012
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Financial investment in energy efficiency
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