The future of CCUS: Key opportunities and challenges in commercializing large-scale projects
Panel discussion with CCUS experts from Enverus EVOLVE Conference Introduction CCUS offers a promising solution to curb greenhouse gas emissions by capturing CO2 from industrial sources and power plants and storing it underground. CCUS has gained significant attention in recent years, and the business potential of CCUS has sparked interest in various industries and in […]
Analyst takes: August’s key energy sector developments to watch
As we usher in the month of August, it’s an ideal moment for retrospection on the past month’s shifts and trends in the energy sector. Our proficient Enverus Intelligence® | Research (EIR) team has delved into critical trends and innovations, offering clear, insightful analyst perspectives that act as a compass for your informed business choices. […]
Was Vogtle 3 the beginning of a nuclear resurgence?
The Vogtle Unit 3 nuclear reactor began its commercial operations at the end of July. Based in Georgia, the facility will provide clean electricity to the southeast U.S. for likely longer than the next half-century. This marks the first U.S. deployment of Westinghouse’s AP1000 Generation III+ reactor. Its completion represents a significant milestone in the […]
Top 10 commodity data sources powering your pricing forecasting and analysis
Navigating dynamic commodity markets and managing large volumes of data is no small task. That’s why we’ve built a powerful CTRM solution to help aggregate and leverage more than 500 data sources alongside your own proprietary data, providing an unsurpassed breadth and depth of market insights to help our customers make confident decisions and minimize […]
Forecasting long-term power demand | Where do we go from here?
Historical factors and trends are becoming less descriptive of future power demand. The growing pace of electrification and electric vehicle (EV) adoption are changing the power demand dynamics. At the same time, more customers are installing behind-the-meter (BTM) generation to take control of their energy destiny, which lowers net demand for the grid. One must […]
How to stay on top in a hot M&A market – Tips for small & mid-sized operators
Texas summers aren’t the only thing breaking heat records right now – the M&A market saw some big deals in 2Q23. According to the Enverus Intelligence Upstream M&A Review, more than $24 billion transacted from about 20 deals for an average deal size of over $1 billion through the quarter. This peak was driven by […]
Long-duration energy storage | The hurdles ahead
Energy storage is gaining traction as an essential component for maintaining load-generation balance in the modern electricity market. Viewed as a promising solution to a widespread challenge, long-duration energy storage (LDES) may be the key to counteracting the pitfalls of variable renewable power generation, especially as we look toward the industry’s aspiration of a zero-emission […]
Could a new form of concrete be a key to the energy transition?
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new material using ubiquitous materials – cement and carbon black – that could form the basis for a novel energy storage system, the university reported. The researchers published their findings July 31 in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The […]
Navigating energy transition investments: A guide for private equity companies
The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the imperative to mitigate climate change and transition to a more sustainable future. As the world shifts towards cleaner and renewable energy sources, private equity companies are presented with a unique opportunity to invest in the energy transition. However, evaluating the success of such […]
Direct lithium extraction could be key to unlocking domestic supply
With the IEA’s projection of a 1,300%-5,100% increase in lithium demand by 2040 because of the growing battery market for electric vehicles and power storage, lithium spot prices have surged nearly eightfold since 2020 to $35,000 per tonne of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE). High lithium demand and high prices have caused a land grab in […]