With the recent publication of Shell’s  is Shell replacing hydrogen with LNG (liquified natural gas) in its drive towards net-zero? In 2022, Shell said “Hydrogen can play a crucial role in helping the world reach net-zero emissions” and emphasized that they already had more than fifty H2 retail sites in Europe and the USA. Two years later, its Energy Transition Strategy 20241 scarcely mentions hydrogen as it outlines its revised energy transition plans to evolve into a net-zero emissions energy business. Where hydrogen is mentioned, it implies that Shell doesn’t consider it to be a key re ..read more

The rise of AI presents a significant opportunity to revolutionize how we approach thought leadership. In this article, I’ll share three ways AI can be leveraged to personalize thought leadership, to build a stronger connection with your target audience. Data-driven ideation AI enables businesses to collect and analyze vast amounts of data from various sources such as social media, blogs, and surveys to gain insights into audience preferences, pain points, and perceptions. By utilizing natural language processing (NLP) algorithms and social media listening tools like BrandWatch or Talkwalker ..read more

Last week, Shell made a move that looked very much like a major nail in the coffin of the hydrogen passenger car market. In October 2023, Shell quietly shut down its three UK hydrogen filling stations for passenger cars.  Following this, last week, it did the same in California.  Originally planning to establish 48 stations across the state, Shell scrapped these plans last year and announced the closure of all five passenger car stations, while maintaining its three heavy-duty hydrogen stations as part of the $150 million ZANZEFF (Zero and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facilities) proje ..read more

Azerbaijan is set to host the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November. The South Caucasus country aims to improve its global image and showcase its commitment to climate action, which will lead to opportunities for economic growth and green technology investment. Azerbaijan is also looking to strengthen its ties with Europe and attract foreign investment in its renewables industry.   Hosting COP29 can position Azerbaijan as a renewable energy hub in the region. The country’s plans to replace natural gas-powered electricity with up to 4 gigawatts of renewable ..read more

In the fast-paced, competitive business world, having a reliable strategy is crucial. Battle Cards serve as the go-to tools for sales teams, offering insights into competitors and helping organizations navigate their industries. However, it’s estimated that over 50% of Battle Cards are out-of-date weakening their effectiveness in the face of real-time market dynamics. Out-of-date Battle Cards and missed opportunities Battle Cards, valued for their strategic importance, lose their relevance if they fail to keep up with the rapid pace of change. This poses significant risks, hindering informed d ..read more

Tesla does it again! Although battery revenues only grew by 3% from Q2 to Q3, gross profit from battery sales rose to 24% in Q3, from 18% in Q2 2023 and 10% in 2022! This means Tesla Energy has now become more profitable than Tesla Auto percentage-wise and made nearly $400 million in gross profit in just Q3. Its Lathrop, CA battery Megafactory continues to ramp up allowing unit costs to decline and profit margins to continue to grow. Who said the green energy market is less profitable than the old hydrocarbon market!   Tesla plugs into Australia Meanwhile, in Australia, Tesla Energy Vent ..read more

Energy companies have created a myriad of ecolabels for their products to demonstrate their commitment to climate change goals. But how authentic are these labels and what does increased scrutiny mean for them? The global push for clean energy has put the energy majors between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand these majors must meet self- or government-imposed climate change goals, and on the other, they are responsible for delivering best financial results to satisfy their stakeholders. Not an easy task. What makes the situation even more complicated is the absence of universal standar ..read more

Oil is a geopolitical commodity usually sensitive to major geopolitical or military developments, especially  in the Middle East. Yet, the most recent escalation in the Middle East did not have a significant impact on oil prices. Prices did increase in the aftermath of the Hamas attack, but they went on to slowly continue their downward trend, with gasoline prices in the U.S. even falling below US$3.50 per gallon for the first time since February of this year. One of the main reasons the escalation did not impact oil prices is the reserved response by oil-producing Gulf states to the ongo ..read more

From deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio management and exit strategies, AI presents unique opportunities and challenges that are reshaping the Private Equity industry. In a recent webinar, Decoding the Role of AI in Private Equity Deals Fuld was joined by industry leaders Andrew Dickow from Greenwich Capital, Mark Gartner from RLH Equity Partners and John Svolos from Skybridge Capital, who drew on their extensive experience to provide valuable insights into the emerging role of AI throughout the Private Equity deal lifecycle. In a discussion on finding the balance between AI-generate ..read more

Highlights from the Collision Conference Collision Conference 2023 was a four-day event that brought together more than 600 speakers, thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, media, and tech enthusiasts from around the world. The conference featured speakers from some of the most innovative companies and organizations, such as Google, Shopify, Roblox, and GitHub. Here are some of the key takeaways from the conference: There were thousands of startups from each sector and most of them were utilizing AI and machine learning to solve the following tasks: Healthcare: Diagnose diseases, recommend tr ..read more