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Australia

Australia Breaks Ground on Energy Infrastructure Digitalisation

Enzen Australia has secured its first engagement in an ambitious strategy to digitalise the energy infrastructure of Australia through smart IoT solutions.

United States

US Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Powers

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been limited in its authority to regulate greenhouse gases.

Smart Meter

US and EU Declare Hopes for 1.5MN European Smart Thermostats

A joint statement released by US President Biden and European Commission President Von Der Leyen saw the two announce their mutual goals of deploying at least 1…

India

NTPC Unit to Build 10GW RE Parks in Indian State Rajasthan

It is in line with the Group’s goal to achieve 60GW RE capacity by 2032.

Philippines

Nickel Asia Unit, Shell Partner to Develop RE in the Philippines

The joint venture plans to add 1GW capacity by 2028.

Hydropower Plant

Malaysia’s TNB Power Station in Kenyir Resumes Operation

It temporarily shut down in end-February due to a landslide caused by heavy rain.

South Korea

South Korea, Poland Cooperate in Nuclear Power, Defense

Discussions also covered development of hydrogen, battery and CCUS.

Offshore Wind Power

Australis, Wpd Partner for 1.4GW Offshore Projects in Australia

The three projects are located in Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Gas power plant

GE and Azito Complete Ivory Coast’s Largest Gas Power Plant

GE and electricity provider Azito Energie have begun operations of Azito’s Phase IV simple cycle power plant in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, making the Azito power pl…

Oil Refinery

Fire at Norway’s Mongstad Oil Refinery Extinguished

The incident, which was reported at 5.46am yesterday, occurred in a section of the refinery that produces gasoline, leading to parts of the plant involved in pr…

Electric Car

Businesses ‘Plan to Invest £13.6BN in Electrifying Their Fleets’

Almost 62% of UK businesses expect to have a 100% electric fleet by 2026

Russian Federation

Putin Signs Decree to Seize Control of Project Partly Owned by Shell

Shell has a 27.5% stake in the oil and gas project

Australia

ConocoPhillips Adds to Aussie Offshore Exploration Portfolio

US operator adds to its position in south-east Australia where domestic gas demand is strong

LNG

UK’s LNG Imports Doubled in First Quarter

UK’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports in the first quarter of 2022 reached the highest level recorded over a decade.

Wind Power Project

Vestas and EDF Renewables Close Agreement for 261 MW of Wind Power in Brazil

Vestas has obtained an order for 261 MW for the Serra das Almas wind farm, which is located in the municipality of Urandi, in the state of Bahia.