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Oil & Gas Trade

Saudi Aramco Wants to Be a Major LNG Gas Player, Gas Chief Says

The Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at Hyvolution exhibition in Paris, France, February 1, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo Purchase Licensing RightsThe wo…

Natural Gas

Chevron CEO Hits Biden’s Natural Gas Policies, Says Fuel Is Crucial for AI

Chevron CEO Michael Wirth gives the keynote address as top energy executives and ministers meet in Houston for the annual Gastech conference in Houston, Texas, …

Nuclear Decommissioning

Decommissioning of Hunterston B Approved

The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation has approved EDF Energy's application to start decommissioning the Hunterston B nuclear power plant in Scotland. …

Nuclear waste

Successful Start to Trial Run at Finnish Repository

The first stage of the trial run of placing disposal cannisters in the Onkalo used nuclear fuel repository has been completed successfully, Finnish waste manage…

Energy Storage System

ESB Scotland Signs Letters of Intent for 1.5GW of BESS Units

The agreement concerns 1.5GW of BESS projects across the UK. Image: Aura Power.ESB Scotland has signed letters of intent with American Energy Storage Innovation…

Offshore Wind Power

Thirteen Marine Energy Projects Secure $2.1m Support Through US Research Program

The U.S. Testing Expertise and Access to Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program has approved funding of $2.1 million for 13 projects through its thirteenth Req…

Hydropower Plant

Water Utilities Corporation Invites Bids for Floating Solar on Dams in Botswana

Letsigobo DamBotswana’s Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) has issued a tender for the provision of an assessment and technical feasibility study for the i…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Containment Vessel Heads in Place at Two CAP1000 Units

The uppermost sections of the steel containment vessels of two nuclear power reactors under construction in China - Sanmen unit 3 in Zhejiang province and Haiya…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Construction Permit Granted for New Korean APR1400 Units

South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission has issued a licence to Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of units 3 and 4 of the Shin H…

Photovoltaic （PV）

Argentina Begins 200 MW Photovoltaic Project

In order to increase its renewable energy capacity, Argentina will install a solar park with an estimated power of 200 MW that will provide clean electricity fo…

Energy Storage Project

Harmony Energy Income Trust Energises 82.9mw of BESS Capacity

The energisation of the Wormald Green BESS (pictured) makes the HEIT portfolio 100% operational. Image: HEIT.Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has today (12 Se…

Energy Storage Project

EKU Energy Commissions First UK BESS

The system is the first Eku Energy project to go live in the UK. Image: Eku Energy.Energy storage specialist Eku Energy has announced the successful commissioni…

Offshore Wind Power

Brazil’s Piaui Government Greenlights 300MW Wind Farm

VSZ is in the process of installing 80 wind turbines across Simões. Credit: Ventos de São Zacarias.The Government of the Brazilian state of Piaui …

SMR

GEH Signs MoUs for UK SMRs

The GE Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor (Credit: GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy)GE Vernova’s nuclear business, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has signe…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Sweden Budgets for Nuclear New Build

Ministers announced the proposed budget measures at a press conference (Image: regeringen.se)"Sweden's climate transition, competitiveness and welfare are b…