Outlook 2025: Greener use of fossil fuels is an essential part of the energy transition
The hurdles standing in the way of rapid move away from fossil fuels are proving harder to clear than first thought
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The hurdles standing in the way of rapid move away from fossil fuels are proving harder to clear than first thought
Governments, developers, investors and lenders are keen to support and scale up cutting-edge energy transition projects, but funding such projects will require innovative financing and strategic collaboration
The utility-scale battery energy storage system market is evolving rapidly, with diverse offtake models emerging to offer bespoke, flexible contracting solutions
Integrating the principles of a just transition will increasingly be at the core of energy transition strategies
With the right policies, security of supply should not be an opposing force to decarbonisation
Governments but also, increasingly, corporates could face suits with far-reaching material implications for their futures
A lower-carbon future will still involve fossil fuels
The technology to deliver net-zero carbon emissions is in place. How to fund this energy transition, however, is the next big challenge
The technology to deliver net-zero carbon emissions is in place. How to fund this energy transition, however, is the next big challenge
Political stability and multilateral collaboration are essential to fulfilling the region’s economic potential
The huge court cases being filed against oil and gas companies are motivating them to invest in a low carbon future
The long-term nature of gas and LNG contracts poses legal challenges which may be conventional or, depending on the shape of the low-carbon future, unexpected