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Carbon Emissions

Emissions Trading Covers 37% of Emissions Under Net-Zero Targets – ICAP

Carbon markets hit record prices and revenues globally in 2021, reports the International Carbon Action Partnership.

Russian Federation

Is Russia Obstructing the Iran Nuclear Deal?

Addressing the Iran nuclear deal, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell noted "sometimes they think they’re almost there. And other days not."

Thermal Plant

Uzbekistan Commissions 240MW Thermal Power Plant

Alongside the thermal power plant, built by the Turkish company Cengiz Enerji, Uzbekistan is to build a 220MW piston gas power plant.

Solar Power Panel

Super Thin Solar Panels Could Be the Answer to a Greener Future

Wafer-thin solar panels have been made 25% more energy absorbent, which could signal a large step forward for the renewables sector.

Wind Turbine

Norway Approves SeaTwirl Floating Wind Power Demo

The Bokn Municipality in Norway has approved a concession allowing Swedish wind power company SeaTwirl to install its S2x floating wind turbine in Boknafjorden.

Electricity Transmission

UK Readies Undersea Electricity ‘Superhighways’

Ofgem has today recognised the “clear case” and the “consumer benefit” of the Scotland to England Green Links.

Hydropower Plant

Companies Break Ground on Austrian Small Hydro Plant Construction

A groundbreaking ceremony on March 24 marked the official start of construction on the 11 MW Gratkorn small hydro plant on the Mur River in the Styria province …

OPEC

Opec Mulls Removing IEA as a Secondary Source

Opec has removed Paris-based energy watchdog the IEA from the panel of "official" secondary sources that monitor the group's monthly crude production.

LNG

U.S. Agrees to Ramp Up LNG Exports to Europe, Actively Reduce Natural Gas Demand

The Biden administration and the European Commission launched a multi-pronged effort that will dramatically ramp up U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to …

Wind Turbine

Vestas Secures Turbine Order for 103MW Project in Argentina

In partnership with Tenaris, Vestas has secured a 103MW deal for the Buena Ventura project in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Carbon Emissions

Australia's Qantas Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions 25% by 2030

Qantas Airways Ltd plans to reduce carbon emissions by about 25% by 2030.

Joe Biden

Biden Will Give Remarks on Thursday on Efforts to Lower Gas Prices

President Joe Biden will give remarks on Thursday on his administration's actions to reduce gasoline prices in the United States.

Europe Needs Energy Security, Which Means Faster Expansion of Renewables

ZIV is partnering with utilities to maximise network capacity by connecting more renewable energy and storage technology.

Smart Grid

IElectrix ‘Shakti’ Smart Grid Demonstrator Launches in Delhi

The initiative combines solar PV, battery storage, smart transformer and energy management system in a microgrid at St. Xavier’s School in central New Delhi.

Solar Power Plant

Malaysia Pioneers Large-Scale Solar Project

Malaysia’s government plans to increase the share of renewable energy in its installed capacity to 31% in 2025 and 40% in 2035 under its power generation plan.…