Opinion

The East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) has reinforced its commitment to the region and the future with the launch of its Customer and Stakeholder Manifesto. New executive chair, Martin Dronfield, tells us more.

In recent weeks, the challenges for all businesses and organisations to understand their role in addressing climate change, develop their own plans towards net zero, and still try to develop new business has become a sharper focus. Johnathan Reynolds, managing director at Opergy, talks about why East Anglia’s clean energy sector could be a part of the solution.

When world leaders converge on Glasgow at the end of the month to explore how to address the global climate emergency at COP26, the spotlight will be on clean green energy for homes, businesses, and industry. Ross Ovens, project director ScottishPower Renewables’ £6.5 billion East Anglia Hub, talks about his pride in playing his part in the solution.

Beth Ragdale, product manager at energy control system expert Beckhoff Automation UK, explains the role of automation technologies in improving tidal energy generation.

The East of England: full of promise or at risk of losing its world-leading offshore wind status? Offshore Wind Cluster Champion Martin Dronfield gives his views.

The East of England Energy Zone (EEEZ) is adapting to meet the ever-growing demands of the energy sector by providing a gateway to the incredible opportunities that the region has to offer.

Rachel Bunn, training and apprenticeships lead at East Coast College, asks employers to make a pledge to engage with education.

David Dukes, head of inward investment at New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, discusses why the transition to wind power has become so important for the Norfolk-Suffolk region.

The oil and gas industry is rising to the challenge of meeting the UK’s energy needs while producing fewer emissions. The SNS is central to plans where skills and expertise nurtured for more than a half a century will be applied to offshore wind, carbon capture and storage, and hydrogen – boosting the UK economy by decarbonisation. Mike Tholen, Oil and Gas UK sustainability director, looks ahead.

John Best, energy stalwart and founder of EEEGR, reflects on the last 20 years and how the foundations laid will support the Energy Transition.