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Spain

Spain to Pull out of Treaty Protecting Energy Investments

Spain has started the process of withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty, a European treaty protecting energy investments.

Australia

EU Crisis Opens Opportunity for Australian Green Energy Exports -Fortescue

The energy crisis in Europe presents a huge opportunity for Australia to export more green energy, the chief financial officer at Fortescue Future Industries (F…

Solar Power Plant

South Africa's Gold Fields Bets on Solar to Cut Costs and Carbon

A new solar power plant at Gold Fields' (GFIJ.J) South Deep mine near Johannesburg, will supply 24% of its electricity.

Nuclear Fusion

Fusion in the UK Takes Another Step Forward

Tokamak Energy announces collaboration with UK Atomic Energy Authority on developing fusion energy.

Hydrogen Production

Scotland’s Offshore Hydrogen Production and Storage Awarded £2m

The funding will support the HOP2 project, which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of storing hydrogen in repurposed oil and gas assets.

Nuclear Power Plant

Japan Considers Extending Nuclear Plants' Life Beyond 60 Years - Nikkei

Japan's government is considering extending its 60-year limit on the operation of nuclear power plants and may submit legislation on new rules next year, as it …

United Kingdom

British Households Should Cut Energy Use Where Possible This Winter -Ofgem

British households should reduce their gas and electricity use where possible this winter to help cut costs and reduce the risk of power cuts.

Natural Gas

EU Leaders May Back New Gas Price Benchmark, Document Shows

European Union country leaders may support plans to launch a new gas price benchmark at a meeting next week, as they seek to curb energy prices for consumers an…

Crude Oil

Saudi Arabia, United States Clash Over Reason for OPEC+ Oil Cut

Saudi Arabia rejected as "not based on facts" criticism of an OPEC+ decision last week to cut its oil production target despite U.S. objections.

Crude Oil

Oil Slides as U.S. Crude and Gasoline Stocks Surge

Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Friday as U.S. crude and gasoline inventories jumped, while Saudi Arabia and Washington continued to clash over plans…

Nuclear Reactor

Japan’s Gas Consumption to Dip 5% in 2023

This comes as nuclear restarts are expected next year.

JERA Partners With Intertrust to Develop Digital Platform Against Climate Change

The platform will in installing secure energy systems.

Crude Oil

ADNOC Drilling Contract as UAE Steps up Oil & Gas Production

ADNOC Offshore awards US$980m contract for the hire of two jack-up offshore rigs and associated manpower and equipment.

Is Westinghouse $7bn Acquisition a Sign of Nuclear’s Revival?

Cameco Corporation and Brookfield Renewable Partners are forming a partnership to acquire US nuclear services business Westinghouse Electric Company, signaling …

Electric Car

GM Launches Energy Storage Business

GM Energy is aimed to provide a range of home, business and electric vehicle (EV) energy storage and charging products and services.