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Shifting oil market creates export opportunities for emerging markets producers

– EU sanctions disrupt global seaborne crude oil and oil products trade – Gulf producers are balancing the markets in Europe and Asia – Brazil and Guyana have become notable suppliers to Europe – Other producers in Africa and Latin America could enter new markets in 2023 With EU bans on Russian oil and oil-product exports set to go into effect this year in response…

Economic Update

The emerging supply chains for lithium in Latin America

En Español – Latin America holds 55.5% of global lithium reserves – Germany and China sign major deals with Argentina and Bolivia, respectively – Community and political opposition could slow foreign investment – Carmakers are targeting Mexico for investment in regional battery manufacturing With the success of the energy transition closely tied to the ability…

Economic Update

ESG Trends 2022: Energy Transition

– Energy security concerns boosted investment in hydrocarbons alternatives – Solar and wind saw expansion, while hydrogen looks poised for future growth – Proliferation of financial instruments to fund climate projects in emerging markets – COP27 established loss and damage fund for nations vulnerable to climate change The energy transition continued apace in 2022 despite Russia’s…

Economic Update

Biogas and biomethane could bolster the green circular economy

– Green technologies could help countries transform organic waste into energy – Europe and North America are established producers but Asia has ample growth potential – Agro-industry is harnessing waste to supply national energy grids – Rural farmers are well positioned to adopt micro-scale digesters Countries around the world are turning to biogas and biomethane to enhance their energy…

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Can grid expansion keep pace with the coming surge in solar power generation?

– $14trn in grid investment needed globally by 2050 – Solar power generation to surge in the near to medium term – Rural areas have the greatest shortfall in grid coverage – Aluminium and smart-grid technologies key to expansion As the capacity to generate wind and solar power continues to expand around the world, hopes of accelerating the phase-outof coal as the leading source…

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The emerging technologies that could herald a greener future for global shipping

– Shipping companies are experimenting with methanol, ammonia and wind – Accelerated emissions reductions needed to meet shipping’s net-zero goals – Developing hydrogen export capacitykey to the uptake of greenmaritime fuels – Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa hold potential for green fuel bunkering With fossil fuels still powering roughly 99% of global shipping, the…

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Storage technology could elevate hydropower’s role in the global energy transition

– Asia, Africa and the Middle East are expected to increase hydropower production – Drought in China and financial and environmental concerns are creating uncertainty – Cross-border hydro trade and new financing avenues are expanding – Pumped storage technologies offer opportunities for large-scale hydropower storage As the world strives to meet net-zero emissions goals amid geopolitical…

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Roundtable on critical issues for the Peruvian mining sector in 2019

The mining sector is emerging from what has been arguably its most challenging period in the 21st century. The commodity supercycle boom at the start of the century generated high expectations for the mining sector as emerging markets grew rapidly, led by the BRICs. With the price of most base metals peaking in 2012, the subsequent downturn cast shadows over the sector worldwide and…

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Green hydrogen and Latin America’s energy transition

En Español – Amid the energy transition, Latin American countries are investing in hydrogen – The fuel is seen as a potential solution for energy, food and environmental crises – With abundant natural resources, Latin America is eyeing exports to Europe and Asia – While investment is ramping up, most mega-projects target 2030 for completion With countries and energy companies around…

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Report: Is Trinidad and Tobago prepared for its green energy transition?

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and on the back of high global energy prices, Trinidad & Tobago is set to grow over 50% faster than the global average for 2022. A balanced approach between maintaining energy security and driving the sustainable energy transition forwards offers a wealth of opportunities for the twin-island nation, which has explored solar and wind energy sources but…

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