SMR

How SMRs Can Aid Romania’s Energy Independence

Small modular reactors (SMRs) offer Romania a reliable, affordable, and clean energy source, writes Mihai Darie of Last Energy.

Nuclear Power Plant

UK Government Steps up as 50% Owner of 3.2-GW Sizewell C EPR Nuclear Project

The UK government will bolster a proposal to build Sizewell C with a £679 million ($815 million) investment, giving the twin EPR nuclear power plant project—a…

Electric Vehicle Battery

Waiting for Superbatteries

They are still a long way from matching the energy density of liquid fuel.

United States

U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Expand E15 Gasoline Sales, with Support from Oil Group

U.S. senators from Nebraska and Minnesota introduced legislation on Tuesday that would expand nationwide sales of E15.

LNG

Europe to Raise LNG Import Capacity Significantly Through 2024

The EU and the UK are expected to raise their combined LNG import capacity by 34%, or by 6.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), by 2024 compared with 2021.

Ammonia

JERA, 4 Energy Firms Sign MoU for Hydrogen, Ammonia Adoption

The parties plant for joint procurement of hydrogen and ammonia for domestic plants.

Australia

Zenith Energy Secures a$440m Debt Financing

It will be used for its new generation projects, amongst others.

Hydrogen Production

ACWA Power, Thai Energy Firms Partner for Hydrogen Projects Development

The facilities to be developed have an investment value of around $7b.

LNG

QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips Sign LNG Supply Deal for Germany

QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips on Tuesday signed two sales and purchase agreements to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany for at least 15 years from 2…

Carbon Emissions

U.S. Seeks to Limit Flaring and Methane Leaks from Public Lands Drilling

President Joe Biden's administration on Monday proposed rules aimed at limiting methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on public lands, Washington's latest mov…

Emissions Trading System

EEX Exchange to Host German Carbon Auctions for Another 3 Years

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has won the tender to host auctions of emission allowances on behalf of the German government for three years from 2024, exte…

Energy Storage Battery

Research Team Reports Breakthrough in Metal Gas Batteries

Hong Kong researchers have discovered a new way to boost metal carbon dioxide battery capacity.

Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engine

Britain's Rolls-Royce said it has successfully run an aircraft engine on hydrogen.

EDF Signs for Additional 2 Billion Euros of Loans

Debt-laden power giant EDF has signed for a total of 2.2 billion euros ($2.28 billion) in new loans maturing in three years, provided financial breathing space …

Oil Refinery

Italy Set to Nationalise Lukoil Refinery - Paper

Italy's government is set to nationalise the Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily and will ask the cabinet to decide on the matter at a meeting scheduled on Thu…