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Geothermal Power Plant

Vermont Digs in On Incentives to Boost Geothermal Heat Pumps

The technology has strong potential to help electrify homes, but high costs and logistical challenges still put it out of reach for most homeowners.

Nuclear waste

Swedish Government Delays Repository Decision

The utility warned the decision has made it more likely that units 2 and 3 of its Forsmark nuclear power plant may have to shut down in 2024 and 2025.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle

Ballard, Hexagon Purus Set to Develop New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

To provide further support for decarbonising road transportation, Hexagon Purus and Ballard Power Systems have revealed a new collaboration today (August 31) to…

Coal Production

Europe Shows Downward Trend in Coal Production and Usage

In 2020, the consumption of hard coal declined by 35% compared to 2018 whilst the use of brown coal was reduced by 33%.

Wind Power Project

NM Wind Project of Historic Size Nearly Complete

Renewable power developer Pattern Energy is nearing completion of a mammoth wind project in east central New Mexico that, once fully operational in December, wi…

Hydrogen Project

Linde Says It will Triple the Amount of Clean Hydrogen Production by 2028

Linde will invest more than $1bn in decarbonisation initiatives and triple the amount of clean hydrogen production by 2028.

Energy Security

IAEA Sees Continued Progress at Fukushima Daiichi

Conditions at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant site have improved since a review in 2018, the International Atomic Energy Agency has concluded followin…

Oil Field

ONGC's 2nd Oil Rig to be Operational at Kalol by Mid

The ONGC, India's national oil company, five years ago decided to replace its aging fleet with 47 new rigs, including 27 for drilling and 20 for workover.

Nuclear Decommissioning

Decommissioning Progresses Apace at Oyster Creek and Pilgrim

Holtec Decommissioning International - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holtec International - has announced decommissioning progress at the Oyster Creek nuclear po…

Hydrogen Project

Japanese LNG Thermal Power Plant to Explore Hydrogen Opportunities

Japan is looking to decarbonise one of its withstanding LNG thermal power plants with hydrogen.

China

China’s Big Oil To Exploit Core Strengths In Decarbonization

The Chinese economic miracle has succeeded in lifting millions out of poverty and transforming the geopolitical landscape.

Germany

How Might German Energy Policy Change After the Election?

After the upcoming German election, the Bundestag will have a new leader overseeing decarbonisation, COP26, and the energy affairs of an economic powerhouse.

Hydrogen Project

Cities Push Ahead with Hydrogen Energy Plans

China's cities are gearing up for the development of hydrogen fuel cell energy, another green energy solution for vehicles, and have released specific plans for…

Nuclear Power Plant

Licence Issued for Chernobyl Decommissioning

The project to dismantle the historic Chernobyl Shelter Object can begin, after Chernobyl NPP was granted the requisite licence today.

LNG

Atomenergomash Completes Europe’s First Test Rig for Medium- and Large-Scale LNG Plants Equipment

The project was implemented in accordance with the decree of the Russian government.