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Disorderly Energy Transition Threatens Climate Goals at a Country Level

10/11/2025

As COP30 begins, Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy underlines the complicated nature of the global transition

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Young professionals sceptical that energy sector can deliver energy transition

04/11/2025

  • Fewer than 1 in 10 young energy professionals believe the world will limit global temperature rises to 2°C
  • A similarly low figure believe that the world will achieve universal access to energy by 2030
  • Tackling climate change and energy inequality is the primary motivation for young professionals joining the sector
  • Investment in, and development of, renewable energy, is viewed as the most important step that the industry can take to tackle climate change and reach universal energy access

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‘Culture war’ threatens inclusion in UK energy sector

02/09/2025

  • Fifth annual Pride in Energy survey reveals 7 in 10 are very concerned about the impact of the charged social and political climate.
  • 4 in 10 have experienced or seen discrimination, and fewer than 3 in 10 consider the sector to be very inclusive
  • Advocacy group calls for senior leaders in the sector “to redraw lines in the sand, and to be loud and proud in defending inclusion”.

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Energy Institute Council bolstered by appointment of senior industry leaders

17/07/2025

Following the conclusion of the Energy Institute’s Annual General Meeting, the professional membership body is pleased to announce the appointment of six new individuals to its governing Council, strengthening its role as the chartered professional membership body for people working across the world of energy.

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Renewables soar, but fossil fuels continue to rise as global electricity demand hits record levels

26/06/2025

Key Findings:

  • Wind and solar combined grew by 16%, reinforcing their role as the fastest growing areas of the energy system. China was responsible for 57% of new additions, with solar almost doubling in just two years.
  • Wind and solar grew nearly nine times faster than total energy demand, and fossil fuels also grew (just over 1%) in 2024.
  • The world saw a 2% annual rise in total energy demand, reaching a new high of 592 EJ.
  • All-time records were reached across ALL forms of energy (coal, oil, gas, renewables, hydro and nuclear).
  • At 4%, electricity demand growth continued to outpace total energy demand growth, an indicator that the age of electricity is not just emerging but is shaping a new global energy system.

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Unprecedented growth in offshore wind accompanied by a rise in injury rates

12/06/2025

The G+ Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, based at the Energy Institute, has today published its 2024 Incident Data Report, providing a comprehensive overview to date of health and safety performance across the global offshore wind sector.

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Incident rates in UK onshore wind sector drop to five-year low

05/06/2025

SafetyOn, the health and safety organisation for the onshore wind industry, has today released the 2024 Incident Data report, showcasing continued improvement in industry safety with a reduction in both major incidents and severe injuries.

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Powering the world’s future workforce: Energy Institute launches free student membership

03/06/2025

The Energy Institute (EI), the professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy, announced today that student membership is now completely free for all students worldwide, regardless of their course or location.

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Awards recognise professionals across continents creating a better energy future

27/02/2025

  • Changemakers from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America recognised at London awards ceremony rounding off International Energy Week 2025
  • Global climate statesman Secretary John Kerry honoured with EI President’s Award

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Global energy firm PETRONAS joins as Energy Institute Technical Partner

26/02/2025

The Energy Institute, the chartered professional membership body for people who work across the energy sector, has today announced global energy leader PETRONAS as its latest Technical Partner.

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