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Nord Stream 2

Nord Stream 2 Cost $11 Billion to Build. Now, the Russia-Europe Gas Pipeline Is Unused and Abandoned

One of the early casualties of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, a massive energy project that took several years to build …

Energy Transition

How Hackers and Geopolitics Could Derail the Planned Energy Transition

Discussions about the energy transition, what it means and whether it’s actually underway at all, have become major talking points in recent years.

United States

U.S. Renewable Energy Production in 2021 Hit an All-Time High and Provided More Energy than Either Coal or Nuclear Power

U.S. production and consumption of renewable energy reached an all-time high in 2021, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of new data released by the U.S. …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.…

Carbon Emissions

Covid-19 Cuts Japan’s Energy Emissions in FY 2020-21

Japan's energy-related CO2 emissions fell by around 83mn t in the April 2020-March 2021 fiscal year, as the Covid-19 pandemic limited economic activity and redu…

Hydropower Plant

Brazil Opens Consultation on Hydropower Capacity Review

Brazil's mines and energy ministry has opened a public consultation over the proposed revision of the nameplate generation capacity of the country's hydroelectr…

South Korea

South Korea to Help Stabilise Energy Market Amidst Russia-Ukraine Conflict

South Korea is committed to helping stabilise the energy market amidst the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Trade, Industry, Energy Minister Moon Sung-wook …

Nuclear Power Plant

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief in Ukraine to Talk Safety Support

The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s director-general arrived in Ukraine March 29 for talks with senior government officials on delivering “urgent technical assistance…