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THE STREET VIEW Securing Energy

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought energy security back into world focus to a degree last seen during OPEC embargoes in the 1970’s. Soaring prices of natural gas and electricity have elevated inflation risk as was the case nearly 50 years back. Securing energy supply on a stable price basis is once again a global geopolitical issue. The previous narrative of energy transition has been supplanted by a singular drive to secure supply-any supply-for now whilst planning for a more robust future. In the accompanying pieces from colleagues and trusted advisors we have tried to give a sense of how Actis as a major investor in power generation and distribution is tackling energy security.

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Securing Energy

September 21, 2022

Ewen Cameron Watt, Editor-in-Chief, Macro Forum, Actis, London

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought energy security sharply back into global focus. Soaring prices of natural gas and electricity have elevated inflation risk as was the case nearly 50 years back.

Energy Security in Numbers

September 21, 2022

Securing a Cleaner Future

September 21, 2022

Mikael Karlsson, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Actis, Luxembourg

The crisis in Ukraine has rung alarm bells around the world about the need for greater energy security.

Transitioning Europe’s Energy

September 21, 2022

Lucyna Stanczak-Wuczynska, Senior Adviser to Actis

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and South-Eastern Europe probably understand better than most the impact of the war in Ukraine.

European Energy Trilemma

September 21, 2022

Archer Kilpatrick, Principal, Energy Infrastructure, Actis, London

The crisis in Ukraine has added a new complication to Central and Eastern Europe’s existing energy trilemma, one that is shared by many other countries.

Energy Security – lessons from Latin America

September 21, 2022

Alberto Estefan, Partner, Energy Infrastructure, Actis, Mexico City

Maria Cox, Energy Infrastructure, Actis, Mexico City

Energy security has taken a more prominent role in country’s long-term plans as the world observes European economic disruption and energy hardship as Russia cuts off gas supply.

Measuring Transition – the Actis Tool

September 21, 2022

Marina Johnson, Principal, Sustainability, Actis, London

Gas is increasingly seen as a vital transition fuel for many countries to help them meet their climate goals. The Actis Transition Tool allows us to harness a country’s indigenous gas reserves and support the transition.
Wind Farm Vietnam

A new agenda for renewable energy

September 21, 2022

Guest Author, Ben Backwell, CEO, The Global Wind Energy Council

The global energy crisis is revealing the continued risks of fossil fuel dependency. Countries around the world are coming to see how relying on oil, coal and other fossil fuels leaves them exposed to supply interruptions and price volatility that can have a devastating impact on lives, and the economy.

Securing Korea’s energy

September 21, 2022

Julian Kim, Principal, Real Estate, Actis, Seoul

Korea still relies heavily on fossil fuel, most notably Liquified Natural Gas and coal. Nuclear looks set to increase in prominence over the next few years.