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Energy Storage Battery

"Hibernating" Battery for Seasonal Storage Releases Energy When Heated

Scientists continue to explore advanced battery technologies that could help us unlock the full potential of renewable energy, working to address the intermitte…

Carbon Emissions

Giant Biomethane Production Plant Switched on in France

Veolia and Waga Energy announced the commissioning of the production unit which used biogas from a non-hazardous waste storage facility.

Coal Trade

Europe’s Russia Coal Ban Foreshadows Higher Global Energy Prices

Europe is taking a big gamble as it moves to ban Russian coal, potentially leaving itself vulnerable to shortages and rolling blackouts while the rest of the wo…

Hydrogen Project

Green Energy Oman Selects Worley for Green Hydrogen Project

Green Energy Oman has contracted Worley to support its low-carbon fuels project which aims to convert 25GW of wind and solar energy to green hydrogen.

Wind Turbine

Vestas Introduces Next-Gen Turbine for Low to Medium Wind Conditions

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has expanded the EnVentus platform with the V172-7.2MW offering, which promises enhanced performance in low to medium wi…

Coal Trade

EU Targets Russian Coal, Ships in New Sanctions

The EU is proposing the 5th round of sanctions against Moscow, which among others target coal imports from Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der …

Energy Transition

Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis

World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive; calls on governments to fast-track energy transition for more energy …

Hydrogen Project

EU Injects $157m into Hydrogen Iron and Steelmaking Project

The HYBRIT-initiative, driven by SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall, has received €143 million ($157 million) from the European Union.

Crude Oil

Oil Sinks Toward $100 as EU Avoids Curbs on Crude, Dollar Gains

Oil fell as the European Union eschewed sanctions on Russian oil flows for now and a stronger dollar blunted the appeal of commodities.

Crude Oil

Oil Rises as Uncertainty Around Supply Persists

Oil futures rose in early trading on Tuesday as the potential for more sanctions following alleged war crimes by Russian troops in Ukraine added to concerns abo…

Oil Price

How Biden’s Huge Strategic Oil Release Could Backfire

President Biden’s huge SPR release announcement has pushed WTI prices back below $100.

Sweden

Mercedes Second Life Batteries for Swedish Energy Storage

BatteryLoop in Sweden is to use new and second life batteries from Mercedes-Benz Energy for large scale energy storage systems (ESS).

Natural Gas

High Natural Gas Prices Could Lift Green Hydrogen Investment

Companies in Europe and U.S. allies such as Australia have recently announced major green hydrogen deals and projects.

Natural Gas

In Russia-Europe Gas Standoff, Both Sides Lose

Europe and Russia will both lose heavily if President Vladimir Putin follows through on his threat to cut gas supplies to countries he judges "unfriendly" unles…

Natural Gas

US LNG Exports Surge 16% amid Higher Demand From Europe

US liquefied natural gas exports rose nearly 16 per cent last month to a record high, according to preliminary Refinitiv data, with shipments to Europe continui…