The great recharge: the state of play in the global battery market
In July, to much fanfare, Nissan announced it will invest in a new ‘gigafactory’ with the capacity to produce 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) batteries a year, as well as a...
Energy
Microsoft to purchase clean energy from Ørsted solar facility in Texas
Microsoft has signed an agreement with Danish energy company Ørsted to buy renewable energy from...
Wind of change: Robotic technologies are blowing into offshore wind
As the need for better capabilities and more predictability in the offshore wind sector is growing, the industry has welcomed...
Digital twins in energy are powerful and putting out fires
Digital twins are everywhere. Across sectors such as healthcare, automotive and oil, virtual models can be found which reduce operating...
Digital twins in oil: How futuristic tech is keeping fossil fuels alive
The impact of Covid-19 is felt everywhere. Even in remote and isolated locations, the far-flung facilities of the oil and...
AI could make oil and gas greener, but it’s no silver bullet
Staying green is no longer a matter of choice for companies. All business sectors face intensified scrutiny for how they protect the environment. This is especially true for the oil…
Mubadala and Schneider to offer energy as a service (EAAS)
Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company and France-headquartered technology firm Schneider Electric plan to work together in several areas, including the provision of energy as a service (EAAS) globally, as well as manufacturing opportunities…
Amazon steps up renewable power commitment – and brings friends
Amazon announced a significant commitment to renewable power in December, highlighted by its plans to invest in 6.5 gigawatts of electricity production capacity. The company plans to add 26 new…
The world’s first floating wind farm is now delivering electricity in Scotland
The UK has particularly focused on renewable energy recently, after having its first coal-free day in April this year and its ‘greenest’ summer to date. Now, Scotland’s energy grid will…
Saudi Aramco listing: the UK is on a charm offensive to win over the oil giant
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has admitted for the first time that it met with Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil company in early 2017. "We can confirm that we…
Saudi Aramco IPO: the world’s biggest market debut is on for next year
The initial public offering of Saudi Aramco, what could well be the world's largest market debut, is on for the second half of 2018. The confirmation -- which some had suggested…
