FOREWORD Decarbonisation will dominate 2022 agenda

‘ COP26 was a focal point for climate challenges , and the energy transition will continue to occupy the minds of every director ’

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The lingering pandemic , skyrocketing energy prices , talent shortages and succession of UK suppliers going out of business meant 2021 wasn ’ t the best of years for the energy industry .

COP26 served as a global focal point for climate challenges – and the energy transition will continue to occupy the minds of every director .

A new year brings new optimism , however . Efforts to adopt novel technologies and accelerate decarbonisation are underway , and the renewables bandwagon – fuelled by solar , wind and storage improvements – continues to pick up speed .

But governments and corporations need to move faster . To that end , it ’ s safe to assume that decarbonisation will continue to dominate the agenda in the coming 12 months .

Technological disruption is also a given , but should be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat , and we can expect to see more collaborations and partnerships in the year ahead .

Energy Magazine January 2022 | Page 5

FOREWORD Decarbonisation will dominate 2022 agenda

‘ COP26 was a focal point for climate challenges , and the energy transition will continue to occupy the minds of every director ’