CONVERSATION OF THE CENTURY

Discussion over the future of energy has become increasingly polarized. Conversation of the Century aims to foster a more constructive debate by bringing together contributors across the energy spectrum with video interviews, opinion pieces and analytical articles.

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WORLD ENERGY OPINION

Is the UK’s Energy System Ready for a Data Revolution?

Adaptation is vital to keep pace with a swiftly changing UK electricity market, argues Conrad Energy's Steve Moody in this opinion piece.
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
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WORLD ENERGY OPINION

How Much Will Data Centers Disrupt the Grid?

Data centers are energy-intensive, and the growth of artificial intelligence is sparking worries that data-driven demand could rise further.
Fri, Apr 12, 2024

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Transition Keeps Momentum, Faces Election Risk

The global low-carbon transition is advancing despite headwinds, but electoral contests bring uncertainty.
Thu, Apr 11, 2024

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ENERGY COMPASS

US, EU Elections Key to Climate Momentum

Shifts to the right could see climate momentum retreat, setting the transition on a rockier path. But if incumbents hold on, momentum could increase.
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
EI NEW ENERGY

Hydrogen Player Aims to Strike Down Barriers

North American clean hydrogen developer Aurora believes it can avert the need for hydrogen pipelines and offer a highly affordable product.
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
EI NEW ENERGY

CCS Specialist Svante Preps for Commercial Leap

The Chevron-backed technology provider has two commercial-scale projects in hand and is betting carbon capture will ramp up in the next few years.
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
WORLD ENERGY OPINION

Oil and War — and Electricity

Wars are shaping the energy transition in ways few could have imagined — to Russian disadvantage and US oil industry gain.
Mon, Apr 8, 2024
WORLD ENERGY OPINION

A Realistic View of Energy Tech in 2024

Governments and investors should accept energy realities and acknowledge what a feasible path to greener energy looks like, argues Herman Artinian in this opinion piece.
Fri, Apr 5, 2024

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In Conversation With: Trevor Wills, CEO of Pulse Clean Energy

Conversation of the Century Editor, Ronan Kavanagh, discusses batteries and wider energy transition issues with Trevor Wills, CEO of Pulse Clean Energy.
Mon, Apr 8, 2024
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In Conversation With: Diane Kraal, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University

Conversation of the Century Editor, Ronan Kavanagh, discusses just transition issues with Diane Kraal, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University.
Tue, Mar 19, 2024

Ronan Kavanagh

RONAN KAVANAGH is Editor of Conversation of the Century and the related World Energy Opinion. Conversation of the Century is a platform to debate major energy questions facing business, civil society and governments – from the low-carbon transition to markets and geopolitics.

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