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Coal Trade

Trump Administration Invests in ‘New Future’ for Coal

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Friday it will provide $118 million in funding to support research and development of technologies to make coal power…

Neptune Energy Joins European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

Neptune Energy has joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, supporting the development of the EU’s hydrogen strategy.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia: A New Impetus for Quenching National Energy Thirst

A long-term prosperity and sustainable development aspiration in a given nation can be made a reality via various means.

Denmark Seeks Input on Draft Conditions for 2020 Renewables Tender

The Danish Energy Agency is seeking opinions on the draft tender conditions for its technology-neutral renewables auction scheduled for this year.

Energy Storage Battery

U Texas Team Develops Cobalt-Free High-Energy Lithium-ion Battery

Researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a cobalt-free high-energy lithium-ion battery.

Thermal Plant

Explosion Hits Iran's Thermal Power Plant

An explosion hit a power plant in the central Iranian province of Isfahan on Sunday, saying it was triggered by faulty equipment and caused no casualties.

Energy Transition

Nine Ways to Decarbonize the South African Energy Sector

The energy sector currently accounts for two-thirds of global carbon emissions and expedited progress on energy efficiency.

Coal Production

Global Coal Consumption is Being Driven by Developing Countries

According to the Energy Information Administration, combustion of coal emits about 210 pounds of CO2 per million British thermal units of energy.

Russian Federation

Oil Price of $40-43 per Barrel more or Less Balanced

The Russian Ministry of Energy considers the current oil price of $40-43 per barrel more or less balanced and does not expect price changes after the weakening …

Offshore Wind Power

Global Investment in Offshore Wind Power Rises Fourfold in First Half of 2020

The allocation of funds for renewable energy from January to June outperformed data from most economic reports in the world, which can largely be attributed to …

Energy Infrastructure

How a Dedicated Hydrogen Infrastructure can be Created

Eleven European gas infrastructure companies from nine EU member states have today unveiled a plan for a dedicated hydrogen transport infrastructure.

United States

New York to Invest $750 Million to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

An investment program that would allocate $750 million to build charging stations and other electric-vehicle infrastructure as part of the state's long-term goa…

United States

India to Create its First Overseas Oil Stockpile in US

India is moving to store oil in the US, the first time world’s third-largest oil guzzler is creating an emergency reserve abroad to take advantage of low price…

Several Agreements Signed at US-India Strategic Energy Partnership Ministerial Meeting

They also discussed the possibility of India storing oil in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to increase their nation's strategic oil stockpile.

China

Risen Energy secures contract from Xinghai Group in Vietnam

China’s photovoltaic (PV) module producer Risen Energy has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from Xinghai Group in Vietnam.