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Durham Energy Institute

Durham Energy Institute is delivering understanding, leadership and solutions for a secure low carbon future.
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Welcome to the Durham Energy Institute

Decarbonising energy is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. The Durham Energy Institute is accelerating inclusive energy transitions through world-leading research.

The DEI is the leading centre for energy research, bringing together experts from various disciplines to tackle some of the most pressing energy challenges of our time. Our research expertise focuses on sustainable, ethical, and appropriate solutions for a clean and just energy transition. We integrate diverse disciplines and sectors to provide new perspectives on energy challenges, offering insights into the complexities of transitioning to low-carbon living and its ethical management.
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Energy Institute News

Spotlight on: Professor Jon Gluyas - pioneering geoenergy solutions for a sustainable future

This instalment of the Durham University ‘Spotlight on’ series focuses on former DEI Executive Director, Professor Jon Gluyas - a leading geoscientist who has spent his career addressing some of society's most pressing energy challenges.

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Professor Jon Gluyas speaking at the DEI Energy Days annual conference in 2025

Drilling for Oil and Gas Will not Reduce Bills or Deliver Energy Security. Here’s Why

Another round of fuel price shocks shows – yet again – that energy resilience and affordability are best served by reducing reliance on oil and gas.
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Facing the Heat: UK’s Slow Progress on Climate Adaptation Highlighted at Durham Energy Institute Event

Durham Energy Institute hosted a wide-ranging and timely public lecture on 11 March, bringing together cutting-edge analysis of the UK’s energy transition with a clear-eyed look at the social, economic and environmental choices ahead.
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UKERC Industrial Strategy and the Low Carbon Supply Chain Challenge

This briefing paper focuses on the manufacturing and supply chain aspects of decarbonisation in the UK. Co-authored by DEI Fellow, Gavin Bridge

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Coal Mines for Heat Decarbonisation Policy Brief

A quarter of UK towns sit above heat in flooded coal mines. Our ‘Coal Mines for Heat Decarbonisation’ briefing highlights 3 barriers and 4 actions government can take to unlock this low‑carbon resource.

 

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Enquiries about the Durham Energy Institute should be sent via the email below.

Durham Energy Institute
Durham University
South Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
UK

Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2649
Fax: +44 (0)191 334 2408