Energy

Net Zero Emission

Alliance Launches to Accelerate Green Infrastructure Finance in Africa

The African Union, the African Development Bank and Africa50 together with several global partners launched a multi-billion alliance for green infrastructure. …

Hydrogen Production

COP27: US and Ukraine in Deal for SMRs to Produce Hydrogen and Ammonia

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, and Ukraine Minister of Energy, German Galushchenko, announced at COP27 in Egypt a Ukraine Clean Fuels fr…

Floating Offshore Wind

The ‘World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm’ Produces Its First Power

Norwegian energy firm Equinor said power production from Hywind Tampen’s first wind turbine took place on Sunday afternoon.

Canada

Canadian-Portuguese Joint Venture Plans $1.04 Bln Hydrogen Plant in Sines

Canadian renewable energy company Neogreen Hydrogen and Portuguese developer of photovoltaic solar parks Frequent Summer announced on Monday plans to invest mor…

Industry Decarbonisation Alliance Identifies Six Priorities

The six pillars include renewables, and green energy, amongst others.

Asia Coalition Launched to Accelerate Clean Energy Procurement

ACEC’s vision includes clean energy’s accessibility and affordability in the region by 2030.

Electric Car

Will Britain’s EV Owners Have to Pay Road Tax for the First Time?

Reports claim Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce road tax for EVs in the Autumn Statement this week.

United Kingdom

UK Unboxes £65m Clean Tech Investment at COP27

The new funding aims to make clean technologies accessible and affordable to developing countries.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Indonesia, ADB Launch First Coal Power Plant Retirement Deal

Indonesia, the Asian Development Bank and a private power firm are teaming up to refinance and prematurely retire a coal-fired power plant, the first such proje…

EU

German Parties Agree to Ratify CETA, Quit Energy Charter

Germany's ruling coalition parties have agreed a raft of new trade policy measures, including quitting the Energy Charter Treaty, which has come to be seen as a…

Electric Vehicle Battery

Indonesia's Adaro Signs MoU With Hyundai for Aluminium Supply

Indonesian metals company PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia, Tbk has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea's Hyundai Motor Company on aluminium …

Oil Price

Iraq Wants Stable Energy Prices, Prime Minister Says

Iraq is keen to maintain stable oil prices at not more than $100 per barrel, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told reporters on Saturday.

Natural Gas

COP27: Israel Says Big Boost in Gas Supply to Europe Will Take Years

Israel will require several years before it can significantly increase its natural gas supplies to Europe, the country's energy ministry said on Friday.

Canada

Canada, Nigeria Target Oil and Gas Methane Emissions With New Laws

Oil and gas producers Canada and Nigeria have become the latest countries to tackle the potent greenhouse gas methane with laws to rein in emissions in the foss…

Crude Oil

UK Considering Big Increase in Energy Windfall Tax, Sources Say

British finance minister Jeremy Hunt is considering a big increase in a windfall tax on oil and gas firms and extending it to power generation firms as he tries…