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The coming glut of gas

At International Energy Week 2025, speakers from the International Energy Agency (IEA), BP and Shell predicted a large increase in natural gas reaching global markets by the end of the decade. At the same time, they, and others, highlighted the importance of reducing methane emissions in producing those fossil-fuel projects.

‘It’s in reach, but we are not exhibiting the right behaviour’ – John Kerry slams drift away from climate commitments at International Energy Awards

US politician John Kerry criticised the current move away from climate action, while also expressing optimism that the world will transition to a low-carbon energy system at International Energy Week 2025.

Global climate statesman Secretary John Kerry to receive prestigious Energy Institute President’s Award 2025

Secretary John Kerry, former United States Senator, Secretary of State, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and current Co-Executive Chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions, is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Energy Institute (EI) President’s Award, to be given at International Energy Week 2025.

Global energy firm PETRONAS joins as Energy Institute Technical Partner at International Energy Week 2025

At a signing ceremony on day two of International Energy Week in London, PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Project Delivery & Technology, Ir Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof, and PETRONAS Senior General Manager of Strategy and Corporate Servies, Project Delivery & Technology, Abang Jimmy Abang Mordian, joined Energy Institute Chief Executive, Dr Nick Wayth, and Technical Director, Martin Maeso, to officially sign on as a Technical Partner.

2025 Awards recognise professionals across continents creating a better energy future

The 26th International Energy Awards were presented at International Energy Week 2025, celebrating the pioneers and leaders from around the world who are working to create a better energy future.

Winners of the 2024 International Energy Awards

The Energy Institute exists to create a better energy future. In its 25th year, these prestigious awards recognise the best the sector has to offer, and for the first time were presented at the International Energy Week Dinner on 29 February 2024 at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London. This year’s outstanding winners are profiled below.

Global visions: International Energy Week debates the key factors impacting the energy transition

With more than 30 sessions on energy scenarios, energy finance, making a just transition, technological innovation and electrification, International Energy Week 2024 covered lots of ground. One session in particular encompassed the widest possible scope, addressing the global energy situation and outlook. New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple reports.

People power for a still-transitioning sector

People are the fuel to power a transitioning energy sector and diversity will produce the blend needed to accelerate this change. This was the theme of a few sessions at International Energy Week 2024, reports Nick Cottam.

Leaders of the transition

To understand what makes International Energy Week so compelling, look no further than some of the key speakers on Day One of the 2024 event in late February. New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis highlights some of the thought-provoking issues expressed.

Why we won’t deliver the energy transition without women leading the way

Following International Energy Week and ahead of International Women’s Day, Nick Wayth CEng FEI, CEO of the Energy Institute and POWERful Women board member, explains why women will be instrumental in leading the energy sector on the road to net zero.

The efficiency of power

At International Energy Week, Energy Institute President Juliet Davenport OBE HonFEI emphasised the importance of electrification to the global task of decarbonisation, as she introduced a conference session on electricity generation and the electrical grid.

Can International Energy Week provide a bridge between polarised energy debates?

In advance of the London-based conference, John MacArthur FREng CEng FEI, Chair of the International Energy Week Board, previews this year’s varied programme.

COP28 goals frame the debate as global energy sector heads to London

As International Energy Week 2024 approaches, the Energy Institute’s CEO Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE says this coming year will be a big test for the public support and political will needed to accelerate the energy transition, but that progress is achievable.