Energy Technology: Industry Insights

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking greater accessto historical geological records held in Belgium as the country looks to exert greater control over the information underpinning its mineral wealth. The...

Offshore oil and gas electrification has proven benefits including lower operational costs and emissions reductions. However, global uptake has remained low and, outside of Norway, most platforms still rely on fossil...

AI represents a huge opportunity for the grid sector facing a rapidly changing load landscape. However, for the historically conservative and risk-averse industry, trustworthiness remains a hurdle to mass...

As intermittent renewables expand, so does the demand for long duration energy storage (LDES). However, different geologies and applications require tailored solutions, and increasingly developers are looking to the...

The 2026 Iran war and subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz was yet another harsh wake-up call to the entire world – after the pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and trade wars – about the dangers of foreign...

Cyber espionage represents a silent but prolific threat for mining operators. In an era of increasing digitalisation, the mining industry has more attack surfaces than ever before. As the race for transition minerals...

Biofuel demand is growing, driven by decarbonisation strategies across hard-to-abate sectors. However, scaling up production presents challenges; feedstock variations are unavoidable, and conventional refineries aren’t...

As governments seek to diversify critical mineral supplychains beyond China, Brazil is emerging as one of the world's most promising new sources of rare earth elements. The country holds the world's second-largest rare...

<p>Liquified natural gas (LNG) has been touted as the cleaner fuel alternative and a central stepping stone on the journey to decarbonisation. Industry forecasts expect to see massive demand growth, and the high prices...

<p>Copper and gold serve very different markets – one tied to electrification and industrial growth, the other to monetary value and geopolitical uncertainty – but the operational realities of mining both metals are...

<p>The Offshore Technology Conference is an annual gathering of oil and gas professionals from around the world, who meet in Texas to discuss the technological trends defining offshore operations. </p><p><br></p><p>This...

<p>As ore grades decline and cost pressures intensify, operators are being forced to rethink what sits in legacy assets. </p><p>Technologies such as advanced sorting, bioleaching and nanotechnology are beginning to...

<p>Global power systems are entering a new phase of transformation. Power demand is accelerating, driven by electrification across transport and industry as well as the expansion of digital infrastructure. At the same...

<p>Electric vehicle adoption is happening, curbing emissions and improving transport’s environmental profile. In recognition of Earth Day, the Energy Technology editors get together to discuss the implications of the...

<p>The conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has put pressure on global oil supply chains. Major producers in the Middle East include Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; with the Strait of Hormuz still closed...