From understanding to action
The energy transition cannot be achieved through a single miracle technology.
It requires a systemic approach, combining disruptive innovations, evidence-based solutions, and adaptation to local contexts. Energy Observer is documenting the tangible challenges of decarbonization through seven missions: which technologies actually work? What are the obstacles and incentives? How can we shift from experimentation to large-scale implementation?
A journey to carbon neutrality
One goal: accelerate the path to carbon neutrality
DOCUMENT
Document the criteria for achieving carbon neutrality
Carbon capture, energy transition, regeneration of natural sinks, resilience, and adaptation to climate change.
EXPLORE
Explore the complementarity of low-carbon solutions
Based on geographical and economic contexts.
MEET
Meet and promote the actors of change
Scientists, manufacturers, communities, and institutions.
CREATE
Create content to raise public awareness around the transition
Films, documentaries, interactive experiences.
Exploring every aspect of the energy transition, for systemic approach towards carbon neutrality.
Seven theme-based missions
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2025-2026
Mission 1: Carbon capture
Nature to industry: exploring CO₂ capture solutions, from natural sinks to emerging technologies. -
2027
Mission 2: Sustainable mobility
At the heart of climate, economic, and social issues, how can we reconcile freedom of movement and carbon neutrality? -
2028
Mission 3: Strategic Materials And Circular Economy
Every technology is backed by highly sought-after resources. How do we secure supply chains, while limiting environmental impact? -
2029
Mission 4: Artificial intelligence and energy transition
AI: technological promise or ecological dead end? As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, what is its actual energy and carbon footprint? -
2030-2031
Mission 5: Fossil, renewable & nuclear Energies
Oil, gas, and coal continue to dominate the market. Where is the global energy mix headed? -
2032
Mission 6 : Water, access to a vital resource
Under pressure and worldwide challenge, freshwater is essential to life and increasingly threatened by climate change. -
2033
Mission 7: Arctic, adaptation & resilience to climate change
The Arctic is not only a barometer of climate change, but also a highly strategic geopolitical zone.
A hand-off between EO1 and EO3
From 2025 to 2027, EO1, Energy Observer's first laboratory vessel, ensures the operational continuity of the expedition in Europe, while keeping the crew close to the EO3 construction site. From 2027 onward, EO3 will take over and mark a new chapter in the expedition. Designed as a tool for demonstration and collaboration, this next-generation vessel, built to professional standards, will support the transformation of global maritime transport, in line with the IMO's target of a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
