Durham Energy Institute

Durham Energy Institute connects researchers, communities, industry and policymakers to accelerate clean, fair and inclusive energy transitions.

Welcome to Durham Energy Institute

Decarbonising energy is one of the biggest global challenges of our time.

Durham Energy Institute works across the energy sector to connect expertise and broker research partnerships. We provide an independent hub for evidence-led energy transitions that are technically and economically viable, socially acceptable, and environmentally sustainable. Through research, training, and outreach, we collaborate to address key energy challenges. We build the capacity, trust, and networks needed for decisions that integrate diverse perspectives and expertise.

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Rethinking the North Sea as a national hydrogen reserve

Depleted North Sea oil and gas fields could store enough green hydrogen to meet electricity needs for years. Our modelling shows how renewables, hydrogen production, and geological storage can work together to create long-term reserves.
Powering the Future: Ammonia as a Clean Fuel

Green ammonia could help decarbonise shipping by replacing fossil fuels. Produced using renewable energy, it offers a low‑carbon option but requires investment in supply, infrastructure, and safety measures to enable widespread, safe adoption.

Rethinking the North Sea as a national hydrogen reserve

Depleted North Sea oil and gas fields could store enough green hydrogen to meet electricity needs for years. Our modelling shows how renewables, hydrogen production, and geological storage can work together to create long-term reserves.

Powering the Future: Ammonia as a Clean Fuel

Green ammonia could help decarbonise shipping by replacing fossil fuels. Produced using renewable energy, it offers a low‑carbon option but requires investment in supply, infrastructure, and safety measures to enable widespread, safe adoption.

DEI Energy Day Conference 2026: Safe and Sound: Energy Security, Innovation and Communities

DEI’s Energy Day, held at Redhills on 5 November, explores energy security amid geopolitical shocks, rising demand and climate impacts. Bringing together academia, industry, policy and communities, it showcases resilient, fair energy solutions to cut emissions and support all communities.

Energy Institute News

Professor Jon Gluyas presented Lifetime Achievement Award at national geothermal conference

The National Geothermal Centre is delighted that Professor Jon Gluyas, NGC Founder Member and one of the UK’s leading figures in geoenergy, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the REA’s UK Geothermal Conference, Galvanising Geothermal – Delivering Demand, in London on Tuesday 13 October.

Durham news
Durham Energy Institute Supports Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2026

18 November 2026 | Raising awareness of fuel poverty and its impact on children and families across the UK Durham Energy Institute (DEI) is encouraging colleagues, researchers, students and partners to support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, a national campaign led by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA).

Research news
Rebuilding the Coalfield Common Wealth: DEI at the Redhills Assembly 2026

Durham Energy Institute was represented at the Redhills Assembly 2026, a two-day gathering exploring how communities across the Durham coalfield can build a fairer, more sustainable and locally controlled economy.

Durham news

Professor Jon Gluyas presented Lifetime Achievement Award at national geothermal conference

The National Geothermal Centre is delighted that Professor Jon Gluyas, NGC Founder Member and one of the UK’s leading figures in geoenergy, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the REA’s UK Geothermal Conference, Galvanising Geothermal – Delivering Demand, in London on Tuesday 13 October.

Durham news