Energy, Power and Utilities
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OpinionHow risk managers can tackle the increasing threat of disorderly transition
David Nelson, head of climate transition, climate and resilience hub, at WTW explores why a disorderly transition is likely, and the steps risk managers must take to prepare
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FeaturesSpotlight on: the risks of energy vulnerability and how to manage them
New energy vulnerability index can help risk managers to identify potential risks, challenges and opportunities before expanding into new markets
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Special ReportsRegulators are cracking down on PFAS and risk managers must plan accordingly
The effects of PFAS chemicals are yet to be seen as health problems slowly come to light. BHSI’s Javier Villalba, explores the litigation landscape risk managers are facing
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FeaturesSpotlight on: solar flare risks
The sun is expected to reach the peak of its cycle in the summer of 2025, heightening risks of solar flares. Here’s what risk managers need to know
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AnalysisWhat risk managers need to know about tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital conduit for transporting crude oil to the rest of the world and a huge, connected risk in global supply chains. Here’s why risk managers should take note of recent tensions
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AnalysisWhy the global energy storage market must be wary of ‘invisible’ cyber risks
Risk managers in the growing battery energy storage system market must bolster their cyber resilience as they face emerging cyber threats
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AnalysisBusiness interruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks facing the construction sector
Property damage and business interruption losses are now likely to be significantly higher than before Covid-19, here’s how risk managers can respond
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AnalysisWhat global energy volatility means for risk managers
The latest energy market review from Willis Towers Watson outlines why energy volatility means supply chain resilience is more important than ever
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AnalysisAGCS launches dedicated ESG division
Gabrielle Durisch will join from Zurich Insurance Group in April 2023 as global head of ESG & Sustainability Solutions
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AnalysisWhen the lights go out
As Europe heads into a ‘Winter of Discontent’, how can risk managers plan for the worst, and coldest, of the energy crisis?
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InterviewsNuclear communicator
An on-the-ground advisor after 2011’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, Mariko Nishizawa is using bitter lessons to create better risk communication
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AnalysisWhy we should have seen the energy crisis coming
Energy investments are long-term and highly capital-intensive. One simply cannot click a switch and expect to solve the problems of today, argue Grant Griffiths, Dylan Campbell, and Alexander Larsen
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AnalysisWEF calls for ‘urgent action’ amid energy crisis
Prioritising energy transition is a crucial response to the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s
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AnalysisExporter confidence plummets amid soaring energy costs
Confidence and demand shocks will result in a loss of $480 billion in exports to Russia and Eurozone countries - Allianz Trade
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AnalysisWildfire costs grow for solar sector
Wildfires have cost solar owners tens of millions of dollars in losses over the last decade - GCube
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AnalysisLack of clarity over wind turbine fires
While wind turbine fires are relatively rare, when one does occur, it often results in the total destruction of the asset
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AnalysisPower and utilities gain dedicated cyber cover
Product includes cover for property damage and fines and defence costs arising from regulatory actions, including GDPR
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AnalysisClimate change and ESG transforming mining risk
Mining companies must incorporate ESG, above all climate change into their risk mitigation strategies in order to survive in the future - WTW
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AnalysisThe risks and opportunities of cross-border energy sharing
Damage to deep-sea cables - such as those servicing offshore wind projects - has been a major driver of losses within the renewable sector. As grids seek to import and export more of their power via interconnectors, there is an opportunity to learn from these losses
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AnalysisRisk-managing renewable energy projects: what Hurricane Maria taught us
Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico’s worst natural disaster on record, highlights the impact major natural catastrophes can have on renewable energy projects and what can be learnt
