Felicity Bradstock

Latest articles from Felicity

• The Global Battle for Influence Over Latin America's Energy Industry

  Published 16 December 2023 | viewed 2,401 times

  In recent years, China has been becoming more involved in Latin America’s energy sector as it expands its mining and other energy-related operations across the…

• TotalEnergies Cements Its Position in South Africa’s Offshore Oil Boom

  Published 14 December 2023 | viewed 8,318 times

  TotalEnergies has big plans for South African oil and gas despite increasing pressure from environmentalists to curb production. Following the recent go-ahead from the government…

• Bill Gates Thinks Wealthy Investors Should Risk More on Clean Energy Solutions

  Published 12 December 2023 | viewed 1,624 times

  Bill Gates believes we’re going to miss global heating goals based on the current rate of the green transition and thinks that billionaires and governments…

• How Greenwashing Could Undermine Hydrogen’s Future

  Published 12 December 2023 | viewed 1,420 times

  While there are big plans to expand the clean hydrogen sector, most hydrogen continues to be derived from fossil fuels, with major plans for the…

• Another Major Milestone in the Race for Nuclear Fusion

  Published 11 December 2023 | viewed 33,442 times

  In the latest step to advance nuclear fusion technology, the world’s biggest reactor has just opened for business in Japan. This follows a huge influx…

• The Battle for Australia’s Lithium Reserves 

  Published 11 December 2023 | viewed 2,713 times

  Australia holds one of the biggest lithium reserves in the world and will be a key mining area for the green transition. The country is…

• Saudi Arabia’s Plan to ‘Artificially’ Boost Oil Demand

  Published 03 December 2023 | viewed 79,916 times

  As much of the world accelerates its plans for decarbonization, developing its renewable energy capacity to shift away from fossil fuels, it is becoming apparent…

• Could Coal Mines Become a Critical Part of the Renewable Energy Boom?

  Published 02 December 2023 | viewed 7,041 times

  Just when we thought it was the end of the coal era, the discovery of rare earth mineral deposits could mean that coal mines still…

• The Complexities of Clamping Down on Russian Sanctions

  Published 30 November 2023 | viewed 1,793 times

  Around a year after the U.S. and Europe introduced sanctions on Russian energy, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine early in 2022, some countries and…

• The Concerning Energy Cost of Artificial Intelligence 

  Published 29 November 2023 | viewed 2,608 times

  As the world welcomes innovative technologies, they could spur a sharp spike in energy consumption if not regulated appropriately. A wide range of industries, including…

• Is the Self-Driving Taxi Revolution Slowing Down?

  Published 27 November 2023 | viewed 1,459 times

  Commuter delays, safety concerns, and limited levels of automation are some of the criticisms facing the self-driving taxi industry. After several companies launched pilot schemes…

• Farmers Embrace Dual-Purpose Land Use with Solar Panels

  Published 25 November 2023 | viewed 14,549 times

  The rapid development of the world’s renewable energy capacity will require the use of a great deal more land, which is not always easy to…

• Indonesia's $20 Billion Leap into Renewable Energy

  Published 25 November 2023 | viewed 4,926 times

  Indonesia, a country that continues to be heavily dependent on coal, has just announced a major investment in a renewable energy plan, marking an important…

• Brazil Eyes Major Oil Output Boost Despite Environmental Concerns

  Published 24 November 2023 | viewed 5,749 times

  Brazil’s Petrobras has high hopes for the country’s oil industry, even under socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as it makes moves that suggest…

• Oil and Gas Discoveries Spark Debate in the Democratic Republic of Congo

  Published 23 November 2023 | viewed 11,099 times

  Recent oil and gas discoveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) mean that the country has the second largest crude oil reserves in Central…

• National Grid Launches Massive $52 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul

  Published 19 November 2023 | viewed 24,869 times

  National Grid has announced a wide range of policies and investments aimed at upgrading the U.K. and U.S. grid systems and tackling the backlog of…

• China's Shift to Renewable Energy Could Curb Emissions Sooner Than Expected

  Published 18 November 2023 | viewed 6,768 times

  A shift in demand and significant investments in the green energy sector over the last decade could lead to a decline in China’s greenhouse gas…

• Government Pressure Mounts for Industrial Decarbonization

  Published 17 November 2023 | viewed 3,275 times

  Governments worldwide are pushing companies to alter their practices to decarbonise operations in line with green transition aims. In the U.S., the Biden administration is…

• Gas Infrastructure Needs to be Ready for Clean Hydrogen

  Published 16 November 2023 | viewed 4,278 times

  As green hydrogen becomes an ever more important clean energy source, governments and energy companies must prepare for a steep incline in production in the…

• The Used Electric Vehicle Market Is About to Explode

  Published 15 November 2023 | viewed 15,292 times

  As countries worldwide transition away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles in favour of electric alternatives, the used EV market is expected to rapidly pick up pace.…