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Observation from the Namibia International Energy Conference 2025, Windhoek
- 2 May 2025
- Posted by: Trudi Stevens
- Category: energy transition
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This was the 7th NIEC conference in Namibia and is one of several that happens annually around the energy development sectors.
The overall impression I got was that there is a growing sense of ‘this might actually happen!’ -
Access is everything: why ESG and strategic acreage access are the twin pillars of upstream success
- 24 April 2025
- Posted by: Greg Coleman
- Category: energy transition
In the world of upstream oil and gas, securing the future begins well before the first drill bit hits the ground. Today, two forces are shaping the path to growth: a credible commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards
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Why Environmental, Social and Governance strategy is critical for global energy security
- 22 April 2025
- Posted by: Greg Coleman
- Category: energy transition
Energy security is an outcome from having a diverse supply, a cost competitive supply and an environmentally/ESG responsible supply. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks have come under renewed scrutiny in an increasingly polarised geopolitical landscape.
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Methane: the climate wildcard we’re still underestimating
- 11 April 2025
- Posted by: Greg Coleman
- Category: energy transition
In the climate conversation, carbon dioxide tends to steal the spotlight. It’s the gas most associated with global warming, thanks to decades of focus in both policy and public awareness. But lurking in the background is a far more potent actor – methane (CH₄)
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Climate change and the hydrocarbon industry
- 31 March 2025
- Posted by: Greg Coleman
- Category: energy transition
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Central to this debate is the role of the hydrocarbon industry – coal, crude oil and natural gas -in contributing significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, hydrocarbons are not the sole culprits in this environmental crisis.
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Alphaxioms and Future Energy Partners forge alliance to elevate ESG standards
- 19 March 2025
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy transition
Alphaxioms and Future Energy Partners (FEP) are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership dedicated to advancing ESG compliance and performance for organizations across Kenya and the broader East Africa region.
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Navigating the fractured landscape of climate policy and finance
- 2 March 2025
- Posted by: Greg Coleman
- Category: energy transition
In our earlier blog, we discussed the retreat of major financial institutions from climate alliances like the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). This trend has only intensified, with climate policy becoming increasingly fractured across the globe.
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The future of ESG in an uncertain regulatory landscape
- 21 February 2025
- Posted by: Greg Coleman
- Category: energy transition
Transparency and good governance remain critical concerns in the regions where Future Energy Partners (FEP) operates. Countries such as Namibia, Ghana and parts of East Africa occupy mid to lower rankings in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index
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The impact of USAID funding freeze on global development and energy transition
- 19 February 2025
- Posted by: Greg Coleman
- Category: energy transition
USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, was established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. Its primary objective is to promote global development, humanitarian assistance and economic growth in developing countries.
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The future of energy: planning beyond 2025
- 23 December 2024
- Posted by: Greg Coleman
- Category: energy transition
In 2024, the global political landscape has undergone significant transformation, with over 60 countries—representing nearly half of the global population—holding national elections.