Energy

Wind Power Project

Colombia Announces the First Offshore Wind Energy Tender

The Colombian Ministry of Mining and Energy has launched the country’s first offshore wind lease round and expects to grant permits for the use of marine areas…

United States

U.S. Power Use to Reach Record High in 2022 as Economy Grows, EIA Says

U.S. power consumption will rise to a record high in 2022 as the economy grows, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short-Term Energy O…

Shell Completes Acquisition of Renewable Platform Sprng Energy Group

Shell Overseas Investment B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), has completed its 100% acquisition of Solenergi Power Private Limited, and with …

Wind Farm

Natural Power Commences Service Delivery for Moanvane Wind Farm

Renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has commenced service delivery on the 12-turbine, 58 MW, Moanvane wind farm in Co. Offaly, Ire…

Crude Oil

EIA Lowers U.S. Oil Production Forecast

The Energy Information Administration has lowered its forecast for crude oil production for this year and next, according to a new report.

bp Criticised for Big Spend on “Green” Social Media Ads

The energy giant has allegedly spent more than £800,000 on social media ads showing the company’s investments in low carbon technologies.

Net Zero Emission

Haitai Solar Completes IPO on Beijing Stock Exchange

New capital injection will help Chinese company enhance its leadership in the renewable energy sector.

Electric Car

IoT-Enabled Electric Charging Pilot to Ramp up New York EV Infrastructure

Connected Kerb has been selected by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and Newlab for a flagship internet of things (IoT)-enabled electric…

EU

EU Approves €110M Austrian Scheme to Support Agri-Producers Hit by Rising Energy Costs

The measure will be open to companies active in the primary agricultural production sector that have been affected by the increase in energy prices, fertilisers…

Natural Gas

Germany Likely to Miss Gas Storage Target Without Additional Measures

The energy crisis could be worsened, the German gas regulator has said

Energy Transition

UK Readies Competition in Onshore Electricity Networks

The competition aims to reduce energy costs and speed up connections.

Australia

Energy Prices Across Australia to Remain High Until 2026

Research from Cornwall Insight Australia’s Benchmark Power Curve (BPC)1, which looks at power prices up until 2042, has forecast that all states in the Nationa…

Gas power plant

Equinor May Postpone Closure of Norwegian Gas-Fired Power Plant

Norway-based energy major Equinor could continue to operate its natural gas-fired Mongstad power plant to support the country’s electricity supply. The company…

Carbon Emissions

Chicago Announces Plan to Power City With 100% Renewable Energy

Chicago’s public buildings could all be powered by renewable energy under a plan announced by Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Aug. 8.

Baker Hughes Acquires Power Generation Division of Brush Group

Energy technology company Baker Hughes has agreed to acquire the Power Generation division of BRUSH Group from One Equity Partners.