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Global energy investment is set to total more than USD 3 trillion by the end of 2024

Energy markets comprise the trade and supply of electricity, gas, and liquid fuels, involving generation, transmission, and distribution. Generated energy is sold on the wholesale market, distributed to consumers through established systems, and regulated to ensure fair access and prices. In the UK, privatised energy markets are overseen by Ofgem, which promotes fair competition and consumer interests.

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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New Energy World stories

Mitsubishi exit widens Japan’s offshore wind gap but the global market shows no signs of abating

17th September 2025

Rising costs were cited as the reason for exiting from the Noshiro-Mitane-Oga (479 MW), Choshi City (390 MW) and Yurihonjo (819 MW) projects located o...

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Global renewable investment hits new highs as MDBs scale up climate finance

17th September 2025

Global investment in new renewable energy projects hit a record $386bn in 1H2025, up 10% from the previous year, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF). How...

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Scottish pipe maintenance trial sees gas replaced with hydrogen, just part of $110bn global investment in the low-carbon gas

17th September 2025

The SGN LTS Futures project focused on the UK’s high-pressure local transmission system (LTS) – an 11,600 km pipeline network that brings gas from the...

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New EU platform to raise European green hydrogen production

10th September 2025

Stakeholders can register on the platform and subscribe to the EU Hydrogen Mechanism. The first round matching demand and supply is scheduled for this...

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NESO offers new roadmap for UK energy digitalisation

10th September 2025

NESO considers it critical for the energy sector to have a robust digital infrastructure to support the energy transition, ‘to enable seamless integra...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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