Perspectives
Digital Water
Publish date:There's huge potential to reap the benefits of the digital water future, no matter what stage of the journey you are on. Leading figures in the industry discuss the possibilities and the pitfalls.
Southeast Asia's Journey Toward a Cleaner Energy Future
Publish date:Strong economic growth, low gas prices and environmental goals are transforming natural gas demand in Southeast Asia.
FLNG Solutions Prove To Be Much More Than Potential
Publish date:Over the past few years, we’ve watched as offshore FLNG capabilities have moved closer to the mainland, offering a very flexible and economical solution to operators looking to offload their supply around the world.
Market Strives to Deliver Over Pipeline Challenges
Publish date:As if the persistent low-price environment wasn’t enough, rampant natural gas production in the Appalachian and Permian Basins is ramping up concern that pipeline take-away capacity can’t keep up.
Designing Mines with Water in Mind
Publish date:Climate change, a growing global population and accelerating urbanization are deepening concern over the world’s water security. From floods to droughts, too much water to not enough, there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight for the world’s continuing water woes.
Four Big Trends in Gas-to-Power Hold Promise for U.S. Market
Publish date:Major energy shifts are afoot, and the United States will play a critical role going forward. The EIA projects that by 2022, the U.S. will become a net energy exporter, according to its newly released Annual Energy Outlook 2018. For natural gas, this shift will happen even earlier, around 2020, the EIA says.
Liquefied Natural Gas Continues Growth Trajectory While Challenges Linger
Publish date:In the United States, it’s become somewhat of a modern gold rush: drillers racing to free deeply trapped natural gas to quench rising global demand, fueled by an accelerating migration away from coal and the desire for cleaner-burning, greener energy options.
Five Steps to a Successful NERC-CIP Low-Impact Assessment
Publish date:Recognizing the growing threat that cyber-attacks pose to the national power grid, the U.S. federal government is working to strengthen its protection of our critical infrastructure. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. utility sector faces millions of attempted cyber intrusions per day.
Smart Infrastructure Can Unlock Water Efficiency in Mining
Publish date:Water management is a critical part of any mining operation, and the impact and cost of mismanagement are becoming increasingly high as miners are held to a stricter level of accountability by stakeholders. Missteps in water management not only increase a mine’s power and operational costs, but they can do irreparable harm to a mining company’s reputation.
Asian Data Centres: Six Steps to a Successful Investment
Publish date:Asia accounts for a quarter of global data centre investments. The region is expected to be the fastest growing data centre market during the next five years. India is Asia’s second fastest growing data centre market, behind China.
From Drones to Senders: Innovation Gaining Sway Among Electric Utility Leaders
Publish date:With their infrastructure graying and renewable energy posing growing threats to their customer bases and bottom lines, electric utilities are awakening to the power afforded by dynamic advances in construction, from the deployment of drones to innovative construction practices.
Working to Bring Hyper-speed Transit to Life
Publish date:A revolution in transportation is transforming how we view the very concept of community. Hyperloop technology, electric and autonomous vehicles powered by energy from the wind and sun, and advanced, zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells are redefining how we move people, goods and ideas.
Stormwater Management: Program Planning Critical to Resilient Systems
Publish date:Understanding key industry priorities and investment drivers can help stormwater utility managers balance the diverse and complex financial, regulatory and community needs involved in stormwater management.
Transforming Southeast Asia's Energy Sector: Opportunities and Challenges
Publish date:Nations in Southeast Asia are working to balance energy security, environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness at a time when the financial sector is looking for bankable energy projects in which to invest.
Old Capital Allocation Strategies Require New Thinking
Publish date:The electric utility industry is in the middle of a transformation that has no precedent. Historically speaking, delivering electricity was relatively simple. Today, there’s no tested roadmap on how to handle the partial and unpredictable generation of electricity by customers through rooftop solar and other DER.