Regulation

China

China’s New Renewable Energy Target to Curb Coal Demand

Beijing has set a preliminary target to increase wind and solar-based power generation in order to meet its longer-term emission goal.

Paris Climate Agreement

'Commitment to Cooperate': US and China Pledge Renewables-Led Decarbonisation

Superpowers' special climate envoys proclaim 'shared goal' to step up action to meet Paris climate targets and support developing nations' transition away from …

Carbon Pricing

American Clean Power Association Applauds FERC Finalizing Carbon Pricing Policy Statement

FERC’s move encourages states to continue considering carbon pricing in their electricity markets.

China

China Summons Japanese Ambassador to Lodge Representations over Japan's Decision to Dump Nuclear Wastewater

China's Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Jianghao Thursday summoned the Japanese ambassador to China Tarumi Hideo.

Solar Company

JinkoSolar Joins the United Nations Global Compact

Under the U.N. Global Compact, signatories are encouraged to align their operations and strategies with key principles.

Nuclear Power Plant

TEPCO Banned from Restarting Nuclear Plant over Safety Flaws

The Nuclear Regulation Authority formally issued the order not to transport nuclear fuel stored at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata Prefecture or loading…

Nuclear Power Plant

Russia Waiting for Japan’s Explanations Over Plans to Dump Fukishima Water into Ocean

Russia also expects Japan to permit radiation monitoring in the release area should the need arise.

Nuclear Power Plant

S. Korea Expresses 'Strong Regret' over Japan's Decision to Release Water from Fukushima

South Korea on Tuesday expressed strong regret over Japan's decision to release contaminated water into the sea from its wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Climate Policy

US Needs Strategic Energy Policy to Meet Aggressive Climate Goals: BNEF

The US has traditionally taken a scattered approach to energy policy, but the longer-term challenge of climate change will need more strategic measures.

Electricity Reform

India: Govt to Frame New Electricity Policy

The Power Ministry has set up an expert panel to prepare the Draft National Electricity Policy 2021.

Personnel Appointment

Ex-BP Officer Becomes Energy Institute Chief Exec

Nick Wayth has been appointed the new chief executive of the Energy Institute, the global professional body’s president.

The U.S.-China Trade War Isn’t Over Yet

A year ago, Washington and Beijing inked the Phase One Trade Deal whereby Beijing committed to importing an extra $200 billion worth of American goods over the …

Uzbekistan

Prospect of Cooperation With Russia on Nuclear Power Plant Clouds Uzbekistan’s More Immediate Energy Needs

Energy Minister Alisher Sultanov emphasized that the energy sector had never received such large financing to address the crippling problems that had been accum…

Morocco

Morocco Highlights Its Green Energy Strategy at 2021 Spring Meetings

President of Morocco’s Policy Center for the New South, Karim El Aynaoui, speaking at the virtual 2021 Spring Meetings, emphasized Morocco’s long-term renewab…

Energy Taxation

Tariff Hikes could be on the Cards for Major SA Cities

Tariff hikes are front and center in the proposed budgets for both the City of Cape Town and the City of Johannesburg for the 2021/2022 financial year.