Climate

Energy Transition

UN Chief Urges Japan, Others to Meet Goals on Climate Change

The United Nations chief urged Japan and other wealthy nations on Thursday to give up their reliance on coal and other fossil fuels and commit to investments in…

China

China's National Oil Companies Outline Early Green Energy Plans

China's top state oil and gas producers - PetroChina, Sinopec Corp and CNOOC Ltd are working on the following green initiatives.

United States

US Announces Funding for Fusion and Carbon Capture Technologies

The US Department of Energy has announced $72m in funding for carbon capture technologies and $29m for fusion research projects.

United States

WoodMac: Biden Loss Would End Hopes of US Decarbonization by 2050

The stakes are every bit as high as the energy industry and climate change activists say they are.

Energy Transition

Golar Power Becomes Hygo Energy Transition

The liquefied natural gas shipper, Golar LNG, said that Golar Power is becoming Hygo Energy Transition.

Why Decarbonizing Electricity Generation is Need of Hour

Decarbonizing Electricity Generation is the first and most essential step in the massive transition to clean energy systems needed by 2050 to meet climate goals…

Japan

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to Pilot World’s First Marine Carbon-Capture System

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is partnering with transportation company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and non-profitable organisation Nippon Kaiji Kyokai to pilot the world’…

Energy Transition

Australia on Track to Achieve Fastest Energy Transition

The country currently has a pipeline of 102GW renewable projects.

Extra UN Climate Talks Mooted for 2021 to Help Negotiators Catch Up

After losing a year to the coronavirus pandemic, UN Climate Change is considering an extra meeting in 2021 to resolve sticking points in the negotiations.

Clean emission

55% EU Emissions Cut ‘Achievable by 2030’

The EU can achieve 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990.

Thermal Coal

South Korea Urged to Follow Japanese Lead on Coal Finance Ban

South Korea has been castigated by environmentalists and international investors for failing to follow Japan in slashing funding for coal power overseas.

Coal Trade

Japanese Business Lobby Pushes Coal-Friendly Policy

A study revealed that it has undermined the country’s climate change efforts.

Germany

Germany Narrows Gap to Achieve Climate Protection Target

Germany wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 per cent by 2020 compared with 1990 levels, and by at least 55 pe rcent by 2030.

UNFCCC Calls on Countries to Submit Paris Agreement Plans ahead of COP26

UNFCCC urges countries to submit updated Paris Agreement plans “9-12 months” ahead of 2021 COP26 conference.

Provisions of technical services for development

Request for proposal: Consultancy for provisions of technical services for development of investments in climate resilience and access to renewable energy techn…