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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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Durham Energy Institute to welcome industry leaders and communities at landmark conference on renewable energy transition at restored Redhills.

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) will host leading industry experts, ministers and academics, at ‘Energy Days 2025’ on 3-4 November, at the newly-restored Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners' Association.

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Durham Energy Institute Hosts Knowledge Exchange with DESNZ Civil Servants

The Durham Energy Institute (DEI) welcomed over 50 civil servants from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) last week for an intensive day of research presentations and strategic discussions on the UK's energy transition.

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Durham Energy Institute Hosts Knowledge Exchange with DESNZ Civil Servants

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) welcomed over 50 civil servants from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) last week for an intensive day of research presentations and strategic discussions on the UK's energy transition.

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Critical Minerals 2.0: What Should we Anticipate from the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy?

As the UK prepares to launch a new Critical Minerals Strategy, recent progress shows growing momentum across government and international partnerships.
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Durham Energy Institute to welcome industry leaders and communities at landmark conference on renewable energy transition at restored Redhills.

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) will host leading industry experts, ministers and academics, at ‘Energy Days 2025’ on 3-4 November, at the newly-restored Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners' Association.
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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