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Energy Institute launches new industry programme to tackle barriers to AI adoption in energy
21/10/2026
- Applied Computing and KBR appointed Chair and Vice Chair of new Applied AI for Energy Committee
Energy Institute Chartered Energy Managers earn on average £15k more than peers, survey reveals
28/09/2026
- Professionals holding Energy Institute (EI) chartered registrations, including Chartered Energy Managers, report average earnings of £84,000, around £15,000 higher than non-chartered peers
- More than a quarter (26%) of chartered professionals are in the highest salary bracket, compared with 17% of non-chartered respondents
- Chartered respondents report higher levels of salary satisfaction than the wider workforce
- Findings released alongside the launch of the Energy Institute's new Chartered Energy Manager Training Pathway
JERA Nex bp safety leader appointed Chair of global offshore wind group
28/09/2026
The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation (G+) has today announced Giles Mackey FEI as its new Chair, following confirmation by the G+ Board.
International Energy Week appoints new Board to guide its next chapter
10/08/2026
A new advisory board of senior leaders from across industry, finance, technology, infrastructure and policy has been appointed to help shape the strategic development of International Energy Week, one of the world's leading forums for energy dialogue and collaboration.
Energy Institute welcomes Nicola Adams to Council and Board of Trustees
16/07/2026
The Energy Institute (EI) is pleased to announce that Nicola Adams FEI, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at bp, has been elected to its Council and Board of Trustees following the Institute's Annual General Meeting (AGM), held today in London.
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New Energy World stories
IEA predicts diesel shortage could worsen
20th October 2026
Although crude oil supply in the Middle East recovered in September to near pre-war levels thanks to increased shipping through the Gulf of Hormuz, hi...
Hybrid solar+storage and long-duration energy storage projects complete in China
20th October 2026
PowerChina has completed grid connection and started electricity generation at a 1GW hybrid solar project in Gonghe county, Qinghai province, northwes...
African wind capacity reaches new peak of 11.1GW, but three countries dominate
20th October 2026
Egypt is building Africa’s first gigawatt-scale wind project, while South African corporate buyers are securing wind contracts through private power p...
New reconfigurable battery design extends electric vehicle battery lifespan by 20%
20th October 2026
EV batteries consist of many interconnected individual cells that age at uneven rates. Manufacturing variations and daily usage cause some cells to lo...
France launches new biogas support mechanisms
20th October 2026
The new law relates to biogas production certificates (BPCs) and establishes six obligation periods, the first from 2026 to 2029 and subsequent ones i...
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Become an EI volunteer and help create a better energy future
3rd January 2023
We are seeking volunteers to join several committees of Council, including the Energy Advisory Panel, Professional Affairs Committee, HR Committee and...
Become an EI volunteer and help create a better energy future
3rd January 2023
We are seeking volunteers to join several committees of Council, including the Energy Advisory Panel, Professional Affairs Committee, HR Committee and...
New Fellowship route recognises the best in energy
2nd November 2022
The Energy Institute launches its new route to Fellowship this month – the aim, to recognise the people who make a real difference in energy. The move...
New Fellowship route recognises the best in energy
2nd November 2022
The Energy Institute launches its new route to Fellowship this month – the aim, to recognise the people who make a real difference in energy. The move...
“Stellar” International Energy Week 2022
1st March 2022
The implications of COP26 for the energy sector’s transition to net zero, and fresh concerns about energy security sparked by the Ukraine crisis, were...
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