With forecasts of a new ‘dash for gas’ in the coming years, particularly in Europe, how does that marry with reports of rapidly declining traditional natural gas resources and growing concerns over supply security due to geopolitical issues? Could unconventional gas hold the key?
The Scottish islands of Orkney are home to the European Marine Energy Centre, a research centre focused on the development of tidal (and wave) power. Power Engineering International speaks to tidal power turbine technology equipment developers to find out more about the five ongoing projects at this hotbed on the seabed.
It gives me great pleasure to introduce Power Engineering International’s annual Buyers Guide, which we hope will prove a comprehensive and invaluable tool when making your plant equipment and services purchasing decisions.
The power industry suffered continued setbacks against a tumultuous economic backdrop. Several nations slashed their subsidies for renewable energy projects, while many carbon capture and storage projects were either delayed or scrapped. Gas fired generation continued to dominate conventional new build projects, while the nuclear ‘renaissance’ continued apace.
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