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Nuclear Power Plant

South Africa’s Nuclear Sector Has Failed Its Test: The Koeberg Nuclear Plant Life Extension

Its operating licence expires in 2024, and its continued operation thereafter depends on critical refurbishments and upgrades. Work on these finally began in Ja…

Natural Gas

Netze BW Releases Gastacho Gas Speedometer

EnBW subsidiary Netze BW has announced the ‘Gastacho’, an online tool for private households to measure their gas use.

Carbon Neutral

First Carbon Neutral Apartment Building Coming on Blockchain

Australian blockchain pioneer Powerledger’s Montreal Commons project is set to be one of the world’s first carbon neutral apartment buildings.

Hydrogen Project

Broker Marsh Launches World First Insurance for Hydrogen Projects

Broker Marsh, a unit of Marsh & McLennan, said on Monday it was launching the world's first dedicated insurance for hydrogen energy projects, as the nascent ind…

Rooftop PV System

Solar Windows Leap Forward as Supplement to Rooftop Panels

Recognizing opportunity in the ubiquity of large, glass-walled buildings, and of windows in general, researchers and start-ups are working to create a solar win…

Nuclear Power Plant

Boris Johnson ‘Approves Funding for Sizewell C Nuclear Plant’

The financial package will support the construction of two new reactors at Sizewell C, which will generate 3.2GW of electricity

Wind Turbine

Repsol and Ibereólica Obtain Financing for Wind Energy in Chile

The financing will be used to finance the construction and operation of the 165.3 MW Atacama wind farm. The nacelles have been used for the project’s 22 5MW Si…

Oil Price

Oil Has Become Too Volatile for Traders

Hedge funds are pulling out of oil as price volatility becomes excessive.

Offshore Wind Power

Germany Has Potential for 82 GW of Offshore Wind Power

Germany now has 7.8 GW of offshore wind turbines in operation that generated 12 billion kWh of wind power in the first half of 2022.

EU

EU Watchdog Backs ESG ‘Quality Label’ for Market Benchmarks

The European Union's markets watchdog said on Friday that a 'quality label' for market benchmarks would help prevent investors being misled by environmental, so…

LNG

Ukraine’s Naftogaz Backs Scholz’s Bid for Canadian LNG Ahead of Trip

Shortly before his two-day trip to Canada, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz received support for his interest in Canadian liquid natural gas to help replace Russia…

Natural Gas

Italian Manufacturers Cut Output to Save Energy, Government Official Says

Energy-intensive industries in Italy are modifying their production to save energy as they struggle with soaring bills, a top official at the ecological transit…

Electric Car

Australian Bank to Scrap Loans for New Diesel and Gasoline Cars as Country Looks to Increase EV Uptake

According to the International Energy Agency, electric vehicle sales hit 6.6 million in 2021.

Natural Gas

Gas Prices Are Down, but Biden’s Problem at the Pump Isn’t Going Away

As the White House publicly promotes falling gas prices, behind the scenes, officials worry prices could rise again as they keep looking for ways to get more oi…

Nuclear Power Plant

German Economy Minister Rules Out Keeping Nuclear Plants Running to Save Gas

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck ruled out on Sunday extending the lifespan of the country's three remaining nuclear power plants in order to save gas, say…