Fuels

Busting the Myth on Energy Returns: Renewables to Beat Fossil Fuels

New research published in the journal Nature Energy has warned that society may be heading towards a 'net energy cliff'unless it undertakes a rapid shift to ren…

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Fraunhofer ISE Compares Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Battery and Fuel Cell Vehicles

In order to achieve the climate protection goals, the transport sector must drastically reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the use of fossil fuels.

Renewables are Fast Catching up With Fossil Fuels

According to the research: Fossil fuels offer 'increasingly poor' return on energy investment. Scientists say renewables are fast catching up with fossil fuels …

Coal Trade

Japan prioritises new renewables projects over fossil fuels, it hurts NSW coal exports

The demand for new coal-fired power stations in Japan has collapsed dramatically over the last four years, as Japan prioritises new renewables projects over fos…

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Australia's Footprint to Become the Biggest “Dealer” in Fossil Fuel Emissions

The report shows Australia on track to be responsible for up to 13% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as Australia ramps up its exports of coal and ga…

Hydrogen Project

Oil Major Total says keep an eye on “very interesting” German Hydrogen Projects

French oil major Total keeps an eagle eye on German projects that use electricity to produce synthetic fuels. “There are a number of projects in Germany that w…

Thermal Fuel

EIA: Fossil Fuels Continue to Dominate U.S. Energy Consumption

Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—have accounted for at least 80% of energy consumption in the United States for well over a century.

Solar Price

Brazil's Solar Price Record Seen As Global Renewable Milestone

Record-low solar prices at Brazil’s latest auction have cast fresh spotlight on the industry’s global journey to cost-competitiveness, with experts arguing it…

Sinopec Builds China’s First Multi-Fuel Hydrogen Station

China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec Group, has built a pumping station in south China that combines hydrogen-filling and retail sales of conventional fuels, th…

Coal Power

Fossil Fuels Continue to Dominate US Energy Consumption

Fossil fuels, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, have accounted for at least 80% of energy consumption in the U.S. for well over a century, according t…

New Catalyst for Converting Renewable Energy into Hydrogen

Achieving an energy model without the use of fossil fuels is one of the requirements, according to experts, to comply with the commitments acquired in 2015 by t…