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Oil Pipeline

U.S. Throws Weight Behind Construction of EastMed Gas Pipeline

Greece aims to play an important role in helping Europe diversify its energy resources away from Russia, an objective strongly supported by Washington

LNG

Russia’s Novatek and Siemens Energy ink Deal to Decarbonise LNG Production

As part of the Agreement signed on December 10, Novatek and Siemens Energy will commence implementing a project to replace fuel natural gas used in the producti…

Electric Car

DTNA Commits to Carbon Neutral Vehicle Production

Manufacturer plans to achieve CO₂-neutral goals by 2025; expects Portland truck plant to hit target this year.

Nuclear Power Plant

EU Inspection of Belarus Nuclear Plant This Week Canceled

A visit by European experts to review safety measures at a new nuclear power plant in Belarus this week has been canceled after local officials didn’t particip…

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle

Only Zero Emission Trucks in Europe by 2040, Say Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers

All new trucks sold in Europe must be zero emission by 2040 in order to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, say Europe’s truck manufacturers in a move that paves …

Battery Recycling

‘Europe’s Battery Recycling Quotas are Blunt and a Decade too Late’

While batteries appear a staple ingredient in transitioning to a carbon-free economy, they also bring with them a fair number of sustainability concerns.

Solar Power Plant

ZIMBABWE: Zuva Petroleum to Equip its Various Sites with 180 Solar Power Plants

Zuva Petroleum aims to become a leader in the promotion of renewable energy.

Electric Car

Poland Picks Silesia for Home-Grown Electric Car Plant

Emerging Europe's largest economy is hoping a switch to electric vehicles can help its auto sector catch up with regional rivals including the Czech Republic an…

Electric Car

Mercedes Reconfiguring Factories To Produce 6 New Electric Cars By 2022

Mercedes-Benz announced this week it plans to introduce 6 new battery electric models to its EQ brand lineup by the end of 2022 and is making major upgrades at …

Solar Power Plant

EGYPT: EBRD Lends $4.2m for a 6 MWp Solar Power Plant at Dina Farm

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is approving a $4.2m loan for Taqa PV for Solar Energy, Taqa Arabia's renewable energy subsidiary.

Market Analysis

EU Leaders Stress Green Hydrogen Priority in Race to Net-Zero

'Other technologies' acknowledged but neither gas- nor nuclear-based H2 are mentioned explicitly

Carbon Emissions

Brexit Pushes UK to Begin Own Emissions Trading System in 2021

Due to Brexit, the UK government said on December 14 it will launch an emissions trading system for domestic industry and power generation from January 1 next y…

CCS

Norway Approves Carbon Transport and Storage Project

Following a historic vote in parliament, the Norwegian Government on Tuesday announced its funding decision for the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage pr…

Carbon Neutral

STMicroelectronics Announces will be Carbon Neutral by 2027

It added the plan for a 100 per cent renewable energy sourcing target through a combination of on-site solar installations, green-power purchase agreements, and…

Nuclear Power Plant

EU to Conduct Safety Review at Belarus Nuclear Plant This Month

The European Union’s energy commissioner said on Monday that officials will visit Belarus this week to carry out a previously planned safety review of the nati…