Activating breakthrough technologies and strategic partnerships to realign business models for a new energy era

The energy industry is at a critical juncture, balancing the urgent need to decarbonise with the responsibility of providing secure, reliable energy during a time of heightened volatility. Companies face a complex array of challenges, including talent shortages, rising costs, investor and consumer pressures, the integration of AI technologies, and adapting to a changing regulatory environment.

The natural gas and LNG market is forecast to grow to 4.73 tcm by 2050 and will rem... Read More

Catalysing momentum to scale up early-stage climate technology financing

The global commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 demands a substantial increase in investment and financing to support the ongoing development and deployment of climate technologies. According to BloombergNEF, Europe alone will require over US $32tn in investments for energy and related technologies through mid-century. 

As mature sectors like wind, solar, and energy storage continue to stabilise, the majority of the US $47bn in new assets under management i... Read More

Accelerating the progress of decarbonisation goals through AI-powered climate technology solutions

With 2024 being the first year on record to surpass the 1.5°C global average threshold, the urgency to reach net zero has never been greater. AI-driven climate technologies have emerged as a vital tool in speeding up decarbonisation, with new applications in predictive maintenance, large-scale data processing, and energy production optimisation leading to significant emissions reductions. 

AI has immense potential to unlock the full capabilities of climate technologies a... Read More

Building and investing in future ready resilient power grids to meet sharp demand spikes

Ensuring grid security and resilience is crucial to meet the demand of future power markets. This is notably needed to meet the additional pressure on infrastructure resulting from the boom in AI technologies development and increased renewable capacity on the grid. To achieve this transformation, modernisation of grid infrastructure will be essential, along with enhanced energy storage solutions, and the implementation of AI-powered smart grid technologies. Government policies that support r... Read More

Building a robust foundation for DAC market growth

As of early 2025, 27 Direct Air Capture (DAC) plants have been commissioned worldwide, with another 130 large-scale facilities in development, indicating growing momentum driven by strategic partnerships and rising public and private investment. 

However, DAC remains in the early stages of commercialisation, facing challenges that include high operational costs, limited technology readiness, and a lack of demand, with few buyers committed to long-term offtake agreements.... Read More

Crunch time: Accelerating deployment to deliver a commercial, competitive and self-sustaining CCUS market

There are around 45 commercial facilities using CCUS in industrial processes. To meet global climate goals, CO₂ capture needs to increase twentyfold by 2030, according to the IEA. This creates high expectations for breakthroughs in new CCUS projects that can accelerate near-term market growth and widespread adoption. 

However, significant challenges remain. These include high capital investment requirements, limited policy incentives, and uncertainty around regulation and carbon pr... Read More

Tackling the invisible: Leveraging AI and innovative detection technologies to combat global methane emissions

Methane emission abatement and flaring reductions are crucial for global decarbonisation efforts, and the application of new AI technologies promises to significantly improve real-time detection and reporting and response on an unprecedented scale and speed. 

The methane data revolution is being adopted by organisations and initiatives such as UNEP, the Global Methane Pledge, and OGMP 2.0. The launch of the European Union’s Methane Abatement Roadmap provides a strategic ... Read More

Decarbonising the maritime sector: Integrating low carbon technologies and alternative fuels for a cleaner shipping future

Improving efficiency in the existing fleet is critical to reducing GHG emissions while continuing to innovate with low- carbon technologies and the use of alternative fuels. As the maritime industry contributes nearly 3% of the world’s carbon emissions, it is finding pathways to decarbonise to meet the IMO’s ambitious targets to reduce GHG emissions by 70% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels.

While alternative fuel technologies are maturing, with clearer development timeline... Read More

Diversifying the energy mix with the adoption of LNG and natural gas to support a low carbon energy future

The economic impact of the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the European Union was estimated to be 2% GDP in 2022. Globally, energy suppliers still consider mitigating the risk of such market shocks a key priority. To meet growing power demand successfully, energy systems must be designed to provide a mix of feedstocks to ensure continuity of affordable, flexible, and decarbonised energy supply to consumers. By leveraging a range of geo-appropriate renewable energy s... Read More

From vision to reality: Delivering on the promise of a commercial and competitive CCUS market

As governments tighten emissions regulations and work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, demand for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies looks set for significant growth. New mandatory methane reporting requirements and the growing importance of climate finance at COP29 have created a favourable environment for the expansion of the CCUS market. 

However, high capital costs remain a major barrier. These costs range from the installation of capture... Read More

Decarbonising heavy industrial sectors with e-fuels

Sustainable fuels play a crucial role in decarbonising the hard-to-abate industries such as aviation, shipping and manufacturing. According to UNIDO these fuels have the potential to reduce emissions by 60–90% through CO₂ capture in biofuel feedstocks, or synthetic fuel production, providing energy security and stimulating regional economies.

Policies such as the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and Japan’s Green Growth Strategy demonstrate how mandates an... Read More

The resurgence of nuclear power in meeting AI-driven energy demand spikes

Nuclear power, now the second-largest source of low carbon electricity worldwide, is experiencing a resurgence, with 29 GW of new nuclear capacity expected to come online by 2026. At COP28, 31 countries signed the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy, further solidifying nuclear’s role in the future energy mix. A key driver of this resurgence is the rapid growth in demand for energy-intensive data centres. According to Forbes, these data centres and their associated transmission networks... Read More

Progressing industrial decarbonisation through workable cross-sector partnership models

Hard-to-abate sectors including road freight transport, shipping, aviation, iron and steel, and petrochemicals account for around a quarter of global energy consumption and roughly one-fifth of CO₂ emissions. A report by IRENA highlights the critical need to accelerate the energy transition in these sectors requiring significant shifts in decarbonisation pathways which prioritise investment in net zero emissions solutions while tackling carbon pricing challenges.

Successful d... Read More

From investment to impact: Unlocking the potential of low consumption AI technologies to accelerate energy transition goals

Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionise industries, with McKinsey projecting it could add US $13tn to the global economy by 2030. However, meeting the substantial energy demands of AI-driven datacentres is critical to realising this promise. The high energy requirements have raised concerns the environmental footprint of AI could overshadow its potential contributions to decarbonisation.

Developing and deploying low-energy, high-impact AI solutions will be essentia... Read More

Advancing progress on methane abatement through strategic cooperation and the mobilisation of finance and technologies

Methane abatement offers the energy sector a critical opportunity to achieve substantial greenhouse gas reductions at relatively low cost. According to the IEA, an estimated 40% of global methane emissions could be abated at zero net cost, which highlights the immediate potential for a meaningful impact. Although advanced technologies for methane detection and monitoring are widely available, significant gaps remain in consistently tracking emissions and utilising these technologies.

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Fostering full value chain collaboration to strengthen the market for scalable climate technologies

The effective deployment of climate technologies could eliminate up to 90% of man-made emissions annually, making a substantial contribution towards climate targets. Delivering scalable climate technologies at pace requires unprecedented collaboration across the entire value chain, from innovation and investment to deployment and policy support, to overcome bottlenecks and accelerate market maturity. With global clean energy investments exceeding 2.1tn in 2024 and set for further growth, the ... Read More

The new era of electrical grids: Leveraging AI to accelerate a lower carbon future

Electrical grids are the backbone of modern civilisation, yet our present networks are not future proofed – with investment of US $21.4tn needed by 2050 to support a net zero trajectory. Integrating the expanding range of renewable energy sources within existing electrical grids - to meet rising energy demand and achieve a lower-carbon future - will require a major transformation of current power infrastructure. This includes modernising existing grid infrastructures with new sensors and soft... Read More

Gastech 2025 Wrap Up

A look back over the last four days, highlighting the unparalleled blend of pioneering content, thought leadership and cutting edge innovation. Pulling the key points from both the Strategic Conference and Technical & Commercial Conference, the Co-Chairs of the Governing Body will summarise how Gastech 2025 will lead to actions for global energy transformation.

Bold partnership models for driving deep decarbonisation in the industrial sector

Goal 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals highlights the critical importance of partnerships in driving net zero goals. By collaborating organisations can develop new ways of thinking, make the most of their partners' expertise and strengths, and ensure they meet specific needs of multiple stakeholders. In this Energy Talk, senior leaders will discuss how new models for innovative cooperation between energy producers, heavy industry and financiers are effectively decarbonisi... Read More