Transport

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Of all end-use sectors the transport sector accounts for more than a third of global CO2 emissions

Transportation, encompassing air, road, rail, and marine modes, is crucial to our society and economy. As economic growth drives up demand, the sector remains a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, heavily reliant on oil products like petrol and diesel. Transitioning to lower carbon fuels is challenging due to the current energy density needs that batteries and hydrogen can't fully meet. However, policies worldwide, including financial incentives for low-emission vehicles and future bans on petrol and diesel cars, are promoting change.

A transformation driven by electrification, shared mobility, and automation is underway. Electric vehicles, integrated with the energy system, offer smart charging opportunities to enhance grid management. This shift, supported by technological advances and market trends, presents chances for a more sustainable transport sector. Key changes include modal shift, behavioural adjustments, vehicle efficiency improvements, and the adoption of low carbon fuels and new business models.

Learn more about transport by exploring our Energy Insights.

For the latest news and articles on the transport sector read New Energy World.

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What's new?

Longship CCS enters operation as Norwegian government gives green light to expansion of Northern Lights’ carbon storage capacity

25th June 2025

Longship is described as Norway’s largest climate investment ever and also Europe’s first complete CCS value chain. The project includes the capture o...

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Chinese carmakers drive global EV sales rise, say BNEF and ICCT

25th June 2025

BloombergNEF’s annual Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO) expects sales of battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles to grow 25% this year ...

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Voltage missteps triggered the Iberian power outage, says Spanish government – but little consensus exists on who is responsible

25th June 2025

Presenting the incident report to Spain’s Council of Ministers last week, Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge Sara Aagese...

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UK government confirms £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan amid criticism of retrofit policy failures

18th June 2025

The £13.2bn of funding for the Warm Homes Plan was originally promised as part of the Labour government’s manifesto. Reeves confirmed the full funding...

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Two more CCS projects win UK backing, while global investment soars and offshore innovation takes off

18th June 2025

  UK government backs CCS with £9.4bn of new fundingThe UK government has reaffirmed its support for carbon capture and storage (CCS), alloc...

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Events and training

Human Factors Foundation - October 2025

6th October 2025 - 10th October 2025

This 5-day course delivers a comprehensive introduction into human factors for non-specialists. It provides a practical, engaging and interactive back...

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Delivering Safety Culture Change using the Hearts and Minds Toolkit - October 2025

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

This 3-day interactive classroom course with certificate, will teach delegates the fundamentals of improving safety culture using the award-winning He...

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Reservoir Microbiology Forum (RMF)

19th November 2025 - 20th November 2025

Abstract deadline extended - submit your entry by 18 July for the opportunity to present at this event.Submit entryThe RMF is an excellent multi-disci...

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Technical guidance publications

EI 3589

Good plant design for CO2 stream impurity measurement

May 2025

As carbon capture and storage (CCS) moves from concept to large-scale deployment, ensuring the safe, efficient, and commercially viable operation of C...

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EI 1535 Minimum criteria to determine acceptability of additives for use in multi-product pipelines co-transporting jet fuel

November 2024

The testing outlined in this publication is intended to provide risk management information for use in the assessment of new additives prior to their ...

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EI 3560

Research report: Global activities in hydrogen development

June 2024

This report covers various developmental activities across the hydrogen value chain, encompassing production, transportation/distribution, storage, an...

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EI 3564

Guidance on green and low carbon hydrogen production: plant design, construction, operation and maintenance, co-location and other considerations

June 2024

‘Hydrogen economy’ is an umbrella term used to describe the role that hydrogen plays in the broader economy, including as a fuel, as an energy carrier...

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EI 3529

Guidance for UK hydrogen safety case development onshore and offshore

May 2023

The good practice guidance was commissioned by the EI’s Safety Case Working Group for operators who wish to produce, transport, and store hydrogen or ...

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