Climate

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 Transition

How Southeast Asia Can Futureproof Its Energy Sector

Southeast Asia is experiencing unprecedented fuel price increases and volatility, increasing demand for power, and exposure to the intensifying impacts of clima…

Offshore Wind Power

China Expected to Be Part of Historic Offshore Wind Power Development

As climate change and energy issues are becoming more of a challenge, the offshore wind power industry has ushered in historic development opportunities.

Energy Transition

COP27 Climate Summit Missed Chance for Ambition on Fossil Fuels, Critics Say

Fossil fuel producers benefited from sympathetic treatment in Egypt at the COP27 climate talks, government officials said, bringing their influence to bear in r…

Japan

BOJ to Conduct Annual Survey on Climate Finance to Nurture ESG Market

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said on Sunday the central bank will conduct a survey annually of financial institutions and companies, se…

Solar Technology

EU Continues to Be at the Forefront of Clean Energy Research

The rapid development and deployment of home-grown clean energy technologies in the EU is key to the response to the current energy crisis, the European Commiss…

Eni and EDF Using Quantum Computing to Make Sustainability Gains

Quantum computing in the energy sector is gaining ground with the development of new use cases by Italy’s Eni and EDF in France.

Hydropower Plant

Two Major UK Renewable Energy Projects Delayed Due to Red Tape

Britain’s economy has been affected by Russia’s curtailment of gas exports

Carbon Emissions

UK Launches Funding Pool for AI Decarbonisation Projects

The UK government launched a new decarbonisation programme to support use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions.

Net Zero Emission

Amazon UK Adds E-Cargo Bikes, Walkers in Decarbonisation Drive

Amazon UK said it would expand its electric-cargo bike fleet and make more deliveries on foot to accelerate the decarbonisation of the transportation network it…

Energy Transition

Vietnam Boosts Coal Use Plan for 2030 as G7 Climate Offer Stalls

Vietnam has increased its coal power target for 2030 under a revised draft energy plan, government documents seen by Reuters show, while renewables goals were s…

Energy Transition

Indonesia’s Energy Transition Plan to Face Implementation Hurdles

Indonesia and its international partners agreed to mobilise US$20b in financing.

Net Zero Emission

Thailand’s CKPower Sets 2050 Net Zero Target

The company plans to raise the share of electricity from renewables to 95% from 89%.

Net Zero Emission

Access to Affordable Low-Carbon Electrons Crucial for Net Zero – Elia Group

According to a new study from Elia Group, by 2030, industrial electricity consumption is expected to grow by 40% and 50% in Germany and Belgium respectively. As…