Peter Wood

@Peter__Wood

Strategist @Shell interested in energy, physics, and farming. Mildly dyslexic so I make typos. Views are my own.

The Hague, The Netherlands

Joined July 2011

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Feb 12

0/10: SURGE, a new scenario from @shell exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the energy system. Our ten key points are in this thread and full details here (and yes we used AI to create the image below): shell.com/news-and-insig… Critical feedback appreciated!

Peter__Wood's tweet card. Discover how the energy system adapts as AI catalyses changes across a society seeking economic growth, national security and climate mitigation.

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 21

A Mekko chart helping keep European EV sales in perspective. Source: theicct.org/publication/eu…

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 8

"Electrifying Great Lakes 1,000-footers isn’t realistic because they can last 100 years due to operating in fresh rather than salt water — new ships aren’t built often."

FFinancial Times@FT · Jul 7

Electric boat enthusiasts navigate uncharted waters on.ft.com/4lfO8HF | opinion

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Ember@ember_energy · Jul 26

Electrification isn’t new. It has been transforming global energy use for over a century. Here is the history of electrification in six moments and today’s defining 🧵 1/10

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 21

"AI transforms electricity into the most valuable output imaginable: intelligence." Source: economist.com/by-invitation/…

Peter__Wood's tweet card. Chris Wright argues that most green energy policies bring only exclusion and scarcity

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 18

Sizewell C estimated at £38bn for 3.2GW or ~$16k/MW, which is roughly where the IEA plot Hinkley Point C. So, the world's most expensive nuclear plant with no sign of cost savings from lesson learned building Hinkley Point C... Source: iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/b6a6fc8…

FFT Energy@ftenergy · Jul 18

Ministers set to admit Sizewell C nuclear plant pricetag has soared to £38bn on.ft.com/44WdAuX

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 17

Cost cutting in oil sands: "Canada's five biggest oil sands companies can break even — and still maintain their dividends — at WTI prices between $43.10 and $40.85, according to a Bank of Montreal analysis for Reuters". Source: reuters.com/business/energ…

Peter__Wood's tweet card. Giant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada's oil sands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North America's lowest-cost oil producers, driving...

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 16

A graphical reminder of how reliant the EU has become on imported oil and gas. Source: acer.europa.eu/sites/default/…

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 13

Liquid hydrogren imports to the EU are a pipedream. The paper goes on to argue the case for trade in energy-intensive intermediate inputs because its often cheaper to move these materials instead of the energy to make them. Source: bruegel.org/policy-brief/r…

Peter__Wood's tweet image. Liquid hydrogren imports to the EU are a pipedream. The paper goes on to argue the case for trade in energy-intensive intermediate inputs because its often cheaper to move these materials instead of the energy to make them. Source: bruegel.org/policy-brief/r…

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 11

A refreshingly candid take on the cost of decarbonising the UK's electricity system, noting that consumers are unlikely to see savings in their bills until the mid-2040's. theguardian.com/business/nils-…

Peter__Wood's tweet card. UK ministers should update the public on the outlook for bills as the price of overhauling the system is adding up

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 10

Wind turbines disappearing over the horizon with the curvature of the earth. Picture taken from Scheveningen beach.

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 7

The Gaudalupe river valley is one of the most dangerous in the United States when it comes to flash floods. Tragically this was demonstrated again this past weekend. Wishing strength to those impacted. (I have a relative living in the area who is OK) #HuntTexasFlood

NNWS Weather Prediction Center@NWSWPC · Jan 22, 2021

This is a heat map showing the locations of all flood-related fatality events over the past ~25 years. The greatest concentrations on a more localized level are in Texas, in a region commonly referred to as "Flash Flood Alley," including much of the I-35 corridor.

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jul 2

GHG emissions potentially flatlining in the US over the next few years whilst Europe dreams about -90% (vs 1990) by 2040. My sense is the optimal trade-off between carbon, cost and security lies somewhere between the two trajectories.

JJesse D. Jenkins@JesseJenkins · Jul 2

REPEAT Project just completed our rapid analysis of the impacts of the Senate-passed version of the One Big "Beautiful" Bill (#OBBB), which the House is considering now, on the US energy sector and emissions. Still working up full report, but here is a sneak peak... 🧵

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jun 19

Curtailment of wind generation in the UK due to lack of transmission capacity. Source: ukerc.ac.uk/news/transmiss…

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jun 10

Me doing a podcast for my employer trying to strike a fair balance on the topic of energy transition. m.youtube.com/watch?v=nAPJRH…

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jun 4

Accelerated impact of EV's on oil demand?: Robotaxi rides in California up by nearly an order of magnitude over the last year. Source: ben-evans.com/presentations

Peter__Wood's tweet image. Accelerated impact of EV's on oil demand?: Robotaxi rides in California up by nearly an order of magnitude over the last year. Source: ben-evans.com/presentations

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Peter Wood@Peter__Wood · Jun 1

Always appreciate a good Venn diagram @EIA. Source: eia.gov/todayinenergy/…

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