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BEC Lunchtime Seminar – James Shaw

Good start but work needed to deliver electricity market outcomes

New Zealand’s government has reviewed the electricity sector frequently since the 1970s and significant changes have been made to develop the sector’s performance.In the 1980s, the sector was partially privatised to improve competition, and a light-handed...

Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

Abu Dhabi (CNN Business)The biggest player in oil is embarking on its own transition to cleaner sources of energy.As part of Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision plan to diversify its economy, the kingdom is aiming to have around 30% of its energy generated by renewable sources...

Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

Abu Dhabi (CNN Business)The biggest player in oil is embarking on its own transition to cleaner sources of energy.As part of Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision plan to diversify its economy, the kingdom is aiming to have around 30% of its energy generated by renewable sources...

BEC Lunchtime Seminar – James Shaw

Oil and gas critical to global emissions reduction effort – BP

Oil and gas will remain a key part of the global energy mix for decades to come if the world is to improve access to energy for a growing population and at the same time reduce emissions, BP group chief economist Spencer Dale says.Modelling by the firm shows that even...

BEC Lunchtime Seminar – James Shaw

Work needed to successfully deliver electricity market outcomes

The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) welcomes the release of the Electricity Price Review Panel’s report (the ‘EPR’ report) and the Government’s response to it, but work is needed.BEC supports a more competitive electricity market that delivers...

Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

YEPN COLUMN: Cautious optimism at global energy conference

Earlier this month, the 24th World Energy Congress (WEC24) took place in Abu Dhabi with the theme “Energy for Prosperity”.

The four-day interactive programme involved plenary sessions, panel discussions, debates and workshops, centred around the critical issues currently faced by the energy industry.

Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

YEPN COLUMN: Cautious optimism at global energy conference

Earlier this month, the 24th World Energy Congress (WEC24) took place in Abu Dhabi with the theme “Energy for Prosperity”.

The four-day interactive programme involved plenary sessions, panel discussions, debates and workshops, centred around the critical issues currently faced by the energy industry.

Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

WEC24 Debrief

On September 9th the 24th World Energy Congress kicked off in Abu Dhabi under the theme “energy for prosperity”. The congress entailed a four-day interactive programme where delegates attended plenary sessions, panel
discussions, debates and workshops, centred around the critical issues currently faced by the energy industry.

Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

WEC24 Debrief

On September 9th the 24th World Energy Congress kicked off in Abu Dhabi under the theme “energy for prosperity”. The congress entailed a four-day interactive programme where delegates attended plenary sessions, panel
discussions, debates and workshops, centred around the critical issues currently faced by the energy industry.

BEC Lunchtime Seminar – James Shaw

WEC24 Debrief

On September 9th the 24th World Energy Congress kicked off in Abu Dhabi under the theme “energy for prosperity”. The congress entailed a four-day interactive programme where delegates attended plenary sessions, panel
discussions, debates and workshops, centred around the critical issues currently faced by the energy industry.

BEC Lunchtime Seminar – James Shaw

NZ slips but maintains high ranking in global energy index

New Zealand has slipped two places in this year’s Energy Trilemma Index, which rates countries on how they achieve a balance of security, sustainability, and equity in their energy systems. But, at 10th out of 128 countries, New Zealand remained the highest-ranked non-European nation.