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Electricity Transmission

Europe’s NordLink Enters Operational Trial Run

The Nordlink interconnector, a 623-km long high-voltage direct current electricity interconnection that links the German and Norwegian power markets is now live…

Geothermal Power Plant

The Geothermal Owner-Developer is Contributing to China's Strive for Carbon Neutrality

Arctic Green Energy, a leading developer and operator of geothermal district heating projects, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a US$ 200 mil…

Carbon Emissions

SPIC Promises Peak Carbon Emissions By 2023

Chinese electricity State Power Investment Corp said last week it is aiming to achieve peak carbon emissions by 2023, which is well ahead of the country’s dead…

Carbon Neutral

Southern California Edison to Accelerate Development of Smart Grid Technologies

The paper, Reimaging the Grid, focusses on the electricity grid as the carrier of the carbon-free, renewable resources that are required to meet that target.

Biomass Power Plant

Power Plant on Reunion Island to be Converted to Biomass

A 108-megawatt coal-fired power plant located on an island in the Indian Ocean located approximately 500 miles east of Madagascar will soon be converted to biom…

Offshore Wind Power

UK and Maine Ink Clean Energy Pact

The UK and the US state of Maine have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on clean energy technologies, including offshore wind, and mut…

Energy Transition

'More Effort Needed to Meet New EU Climate Goals'

Dutch/German TSO TenneT says new 55% emissions target is 'very ambitious' but achievable.

Crude Oil

Oil Production Cuts to End in Norway on December 31st

Throughout this year, Norway imposed oil production cuts to push up oil prices, as was reported by the Petroleum and Energy Ministry of the country.

Paris Climate Agreement

India: For Sustainable Economic Development, Net Zero Emissions in 2060

To remind the world that it will take more than ambition to deal with the biggest challenge confronting humanity, it will require solidarity and collaboration.

Paris Climate Agreement

After Five Years, Here are Five Things the Paris Agreement Achieved — And Didn’t

The Paris Agreement has survived the US withdrawal and normalised net zero, but emissions are still rising and vulnerable people are suffering from climate disa…

Offshore Wind Power

Amazon and Ørsted Sign Largest Offshore Wind Corporate Power Purchase Agreement in Europe

Amazon has signed a ten-year corporate power purchase agreement with Ørsted to offtake the output of 250 MW from Ørsted’s planned 900 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 o…

EU

EU Leaders Pave Way for Implementation of Landmark Recovery Package

In addition to underpinning the EU's recovery from the pandemic, the recovery package, totaling over 1.8 trillion euros, was also designed to help transform the…

China

China Must Close Coal Power Plants By 2045 To Meet Climate Goal

China must shut down by 2045 at the latest all coal power plants operating without carbon capture if Beijing is to meet its goal to become “carbon neutral” by…

Carbon Neutral

Five Coal-Fired Power Countries in the World have Committed to Carbon Neutrality!

According to EMBER's statistics, among the world's top ten coal power countries, 5 countries have committed to achieving carbon neutrality, including China (206…

Oil&Gas Drilling

EU to Approve Sanctions Over Turkish Gas Drilling

Shying away from a threat made in October to consider wider economic measures, EU leaders will agree to punish individuals accused of planning or taking part in…