Taiwan–UK Energy Dialogue Advance Collaboration on Energy Security, Offshore Wind and Carbon Capture Technologies

The Energy Administration of the MOEA and the British Office Taipei jointly held "The 21st UK-Taiwan Renewable Energy Conference" (第 21 屆臺英再生能源交流會議) on October 20, bringing together approximately 80 representatives from government, industry, and research institutions to exchange views on energy policies and practical technological applications.

The conference was jointly opened by Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Cynthia Kiang (江文若) and Greg Gardner, the UK’s Deputy Trade Commissioner, North-East Asia (東北亞副貿易大使) at the Department for Business, Innovation and Trade. "The 8th UK-Taiwan Energy Dialogue" (第 8 屆臺英能源對話會議) followed in the afternoon, further strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy security, renewable energy, and low-carbon technologies.

Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Cynthia Kiang said that Taiwan had made significant progress in offshore wind power since launching its second energy transition in 2024. In response to rising electricity demand driven by the AI industry, the government will continue to diversify energy sources, strengthen grid resilience, and improve energy efficiency to ensure a secure and stable power supply.

UK’s Deputy Trade Commissioner Greg Gardner noted that the UK has extensive experience in offshore and floating wind power, marine engineering, and supply chain management. He expressed expectations for continued Taiwan–UK cooperation to promote economic development, enhance energy security, and accelerate the net-zero transition.

Focus on CCUS, Grid Resilience and Offshore Wind

The morning conference focused on 3 key areas: carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), grid resilience, and offshore wind power. Taiwanese and British experts exchanged experience in grid upgrades, microgrid applications, and power supply reliability. Discussions on offshore wind covered technological innovation, operational optimization, marine services, digital applications, submarine cable engineering, floating offshore wind, and future project development.

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and the UK’s ORE Catapult (Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) will also continue to deepen cooperation in technological innovation, digitalization, and regional collaboration.

Establishing a Taiwan–UK CCUS Partnership

The 8th UK-Taiwan Energy Dialogue in the afternoon was co-chaired by Chih-Wei Wu (吳志偉), Director-General of the Energy Administration, and Simon Payne, Head of International Bilateral & Capability at the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. Discussions focused on energy security policies, offshore wind power, and CCS.

The 2 sides also established a Taiwan–UK CCUS partnership to strengthen cooperation between government agencies and research institutions. Future collaboration will cover policy and regulatory frameworks, research and innovation, and technological development, while exploring commercial and investment opportunities where appropriate.

The MOEA emphasized that energy security and the net-zero transition are inextricably linked amid geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events, and volatility in energy markets. Taiwan and the UK will continue to strengthen cross-government exchanges and deepen policy and technological cooperation in offshore wind, CCUS, grid resilience, and energy security, working together toward a secure, stable, and sustainable net-zero future.

Source: Energy Administration
Compilation & Ttranslation: EnergyOMNI