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Oil & Gas Trade

Baltic Pipeline Opens to Ease Natural Gas Dependence on Russia

Stored natural gas has begun flowing to Finland from Latvia through the new Balticconnector pipeline in a bid to ease the region's dependence on Russian gas.

Nuclear Power Plant

Reactor Shutdowns Outweigh Start-ups in 2019

Global nuclear generating capacity stood at 392.4 GWe net at the end of 2019, down slightly on 2018, according to data from World Nuclear Association.

Why the Quantum Internet Should Be Built in Space?

The best way to distribute quantum entanglement around the globe is via a massive constellation of orbiting satellites, physicists say.

​EDC Represents 60% of Geothermal Power Generation Capacity in the Philippines

Energy Development Corp. (EDC) in the Philippines, remains one of the top geothermal operators in the world, representing a total installed generation capacity …

​Siemens Signs Smart Energy Scheme Deal With Saudi's Tarshid to Reduce Co2 Emission

Siemens is turning buildings and organizations in the Kingdom into high performing assets by maximizing efficiency, minimizing costs and reducing environmental …

​Iran Tension May Push up Fuel Prices, Spook Bid to Boost Economy

Global oil prices spiked 4 per cent on Friday as tensions flared up in the Middle East, setting off worries over an extended spell of market volatility hitting …

Managing Energy Use to Reduce Carbon Footprint

According to National Grid, more of Britain’s electricity production will come from zero carbon energy sources than from fossil fuels in 2019 — the first tim…

Market Analysis

Oil Infrastructure at Risk as Iran Looks to Avenge Soleimani's Death

Energy infrastructure around the Persian Gulf could be among the most tempting targets for Iran in seeking retaliation for the U.S. killing of Gen. Qassem Solei…

Oil & Gas Trade

Russia to Resume Limited Oil Supplies to Belarus Amid Talks

Belarus has reached an agreement with Russia for limited oil supplies after Moscow earlier this week stopped supplying crude amid stalled talks on strengthening…

Toshiba Mobile Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Be Delivered for Ships, Trains And Trucks

The new hydrogen (H2) system from Toshiba is to be delivered and tested in a fuel cell ship.

Power Generation from Missouri River's Upstream Dams Increases in 2019

The Western Area Power Administration relies heavily on energy from the dams for the power it sells and must buy electricity on the open market in years when hy…

Offshore Wind Power

Denmark Sets New Record for Wind Energy

State-run energy operator Energinet announced its new wind record on Twitter Thursday. The renewable energy source now makes up 47 percent of the country’s ene…

Cooperation case

Chinese TBEA and Emirati AMEA Awarded 100 MW Solar Plant Contract

The Chinese company TBEA Xinjiang New Energy and the Emirati company Amea Power have been awarded the contract to build a 100 MW solar power plant in the govern…

Halifax, Nova Scotia Considering Hydrogen Energy for Transportation

The capital of Canada’s most populated east cost province is considering hydrogen energy for transportation.

Nuclear Power Plant

German Reactor Enters Decommissioning

Unit 2 of Germany's Philippsburg nuclear power plant was disconnected from the grid at 6.55pm on 31 December, as planned, marking the end of 35 years of operati…