All articles by Nick Ferris

Nick Ferris is a senior data journalist based in London. He has previously worked at Greenpeace Unearthed, The MailOnline and The Straits Times. He is a graduate of the MA in Investigative Journalism at City University. Contact Nick at: nick.ferris [at] ns-mediagroup.com

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Why LNG’s current boom will only accelerate its ultimate demise

A tight market is putting emerging markets off LNG – and Europe’s energy transition may push the continent off gas faster than anticipated.

Inside Norway’s efforts to move on from oil and gas

Petrostate Norway is on the path to becoming a global leader in climate tech, though the oil and gas industry retains a firm grip on the country’s economy.

Exclusive: How just 25 oil companies are set to blow the world’s 1.5°C carbon budget

A new Energy Monitor investigation reveals how Big Oil’s extraction plans continue to fly in the face of climate science.

Weekly data: How one field has transformed Norway’s oil fortunes

Norwegian oil output is set to increase 13% next year – despite calls to wind down production to reach net zero by 2050.

Positive outlook for US energy transition ahead of midterm elections

Energy Monitor analyses the past and projected future of the US energy transition to mark the 2022 midterm elections.

Big oil’s big recovery

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a recovery in crude oil prices. Six months on, we look at how this has changed the fossil fuel industry.

Why hydrogen is not the answer to petrostates’ woes

Hydrogen production may help some petrostates diversify during the energy transition, but it will not replace oil and gas.

The enduring threat to the Arctic from Big Oil

Norway and Russia are pushing for new oil and gas operations in the Arctic, despite operating fields being enough to see the world through to net zero by mid-century.

Russia exodus shows the level of scrutiny Big Oil is now under

The rapid exit of oil majors from Russia is emblematic of how the industry’s social license is on the line.

Why success at COP26 is vital for business

A successful outcome will mitigate climate risk, provide businesses with the certainty they so desperately want and open up new opportunities for green growth.