Germany to have ‘highest LNG consumption in Europe’
Germany’s reliance on Russian gas and the need to find alternate supplies given the current geopolitical situation between the two countries has set Germany on a course to the highest liquefied natural gas (LNG) consumption in Europe. The country, which previously relied on pipelines from Russia to meet its natural gas needs, is now looking […]
Small businesses call for greater Government leadership in the race to Net Zero
New research suggests small businesses are maintaining a commitment to tackling the climate emergency despite the immediate economic challenges they face – but many would like to see Government take more of a lead to encourage and support the green initiatives of small enterprises. Despite the tough economic climate, the research from Novuna Business Finance […]
Employers ‘aren’t doing enough’ to reduce environmental impact of buildings
New research reveals the impact the energy crisis is having on the UK workforce, as 70% of hybrid workers admit they’re concerned about the cost of working from home as bills skyrocket. The survey of 2,000 UK workers by OnePoll, on behalf of UK smart building technology firm Infogrid, finds that worries over energy usage […]
56% of world’s energy to be generated in APAC region by 2030
Energy decisions made by the leaders of APAC countries in the next few years will have significant impacts on the battle against climate change, with the region expected to generate over half of the world’s energy by 2030. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Tech in 2030 – Thematic Intelligence’, reveals that the APAC region is expected to experience […]
Manufacturing sector ‘at risk’ of oversized and poorly matched energy equipment
Manufacturing managers concerned with the decarbonisation of energy in their facilities are being signposted towards Aggreko’s latest upgrades of equipment that will help cut emissions and protect the bottom line amid the energy crisis. According to Aggreko, industrial facilities rely on several different temporary power and temperature control solutions which are often oversized or poorly […]
Power companies on track for energy transition but ‘must not neglect full ESG responsibilities’
Power companies will face increasing pressure to respond to both social and governance issues while navigating their way through the energy transition process in the following decade. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘ESG Top Trends by Sector – Thematic Research’, reveals that renewable energy initiatives have been gaining traction globally, with power companies primarily focusing on the […]
Emerging tech ‘critical’ to manufacturers who want to embrace the Circular Economy in difficult times
A study by Sage has revealed advances in technology and innovation (72%) as the biggest driver of Circular Economy (CE) strategies in manufacturing and distribution. Its “The State of the Circular Economy” report shows the industry is paying greater attention to the need for, and benefits of, the Circular Economy (CE). It comes in response to […]
ECIU: Data shows UK energy moving towards cheaper renewables
Government statistics on UK energy trends in Q1 2022 show that the shortfall in gas generation is being filled by cheaper renewables, namely wind and solar, which have increased their share of electricity generation on the same quarter last year. Commenting on the statistics, Jess Ralston, Senior Analyst at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit […]
Europe’s energy crisis creates a ‘trilemma’
HANetf recently reached out to its expert partners in the energy sector to articulate their thoughts on the ongoing energy crisis in Europe [1]. With Europe currently sweltering under extreme temperatures, cold weather is likely the last thing on the mind of many. However, with Russia dialling back supplies to Europe, the continent potentially faces […]
Cybersecurity spending in the energy industry ‘will rise to $10 billion by 2025’
The rapid digitalisation of the oil and gas industry has made the industry increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that companies must now fortify their cybersecurity posture in line with their digitalisation strategy or risk financial and reputational harm. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Cybersecurity in Oil and Gas – […]