Climate

Energy Transition

As EU Leaders Split on Russian Energy Sanctions, Commission Moots 5-year Plan

The European Commission is drawing up plans for the EU to stop importing Russian fossil fuels by 2027, as national leaders disagree on the pace of a pivot to ot…

Energy Transition

At Global Energy Conference, Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Argue For Fossil Fuels’ Future in the Energy Transition

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and grim climate reports changed the conversation, but not the industry’s assertion that it will remain a critical part of the gl…

Rooftop PV System

Europe to Scale up Solar PV Industry

Major solar industry stakeholders gathered in Brussels, under the French EU Presidency, to set out how a renewed European photovoltaic (PV) industry can address…

Net Zero Emission

£10 M Funding Competition Launched to Strengthen Net Zero Technologies

The Net Zero Technology Centre to launch its 2022 £10 million open innovation programme

CCS

Coal Still at Heart of China Energy Strategy After Parliamentary Gathering

China will make full use of coal as a vital part of its energy strategy, leaders and officials said during the nation's annual gathering of parliament this week…

CCS

How Shipping Carbon Dioxide Could Boost Carbon Capture

Carbon capture is picking up steam around the world as heavy industries and power plants try to meet emissions-reductions targets.

Carbon Pricing

Ukraine Invasion Crashes Carbon Credit Prices

The Russian invasion of Ukraine roiled financial markets across the world, and the European carbon credit market was no exception. As the price of oil surged, c…

NHPC Sets up New Firm for Renewable Developments

India’s NHPC has set up a new wholly owned subsidiary company for the development of renewable projects, including small hydro, and green hydrogen.

Carbon Neutral

JD.com Builds China’s First Carbon-Neutral Intelligent Industrial Park

Chinese tech and e-commerce giant JD.com announced on Wednesday that its “Asia No.1” logistics park in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, has obtained certificates for…

Carbon Emissions

Fighting Climate Change with Carbon Capture and Utilization Technologies

Last month the Biden-Harris administration unveiled ambitious plans to reduce carbon emissions through clean manufacturing that include federal investments of m…

United States

Private Investment in California's Solar Energy Industry Increases Climate Vulnerabilities, Study Finds

Energy systems development is driven more by financial considerations than environmental ones, leaving customers more vulnerable to the effects of climate chang…

Carbon Emissions

Global Energy-Related CO2 Emissions ‘Hit Highest Level in History in 2021’

Increased use of coal was the main factor driving up emissions by over two billion tonnes, according to the IEA.

Oil & Gas Supply

With Oil Market in Turmoil, Energy Execs Urge more Output, Security

Oil-and-gas leaders advocated at an industry conference on Monday for increased security of energy supply and more fossil fuel production, while the U.S. climat…

Carbon Emissions

Global Energy-Related Carbon Emissions Reach Highest Level Yet in 2021, IEA Says

Coal accounted for 40% of the carbon dioxide emissions last year.

Natural Gas

US Off-Target to Reach Biden Decarbonisation Goals Despite Wind and Solar Boom

Despite rapid growth of renewables plant construction across America, nation will still be relying on coal and natural gas for 44% of power generation in 2050, …