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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…

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.

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

Coal Price

Australia Forecasts Record Mining, Energy Export Sales for 2023

Australia's mining and energy export revenues are forecast to climb 3% to a record A$419 billion ($286 billion) in the year to June 2023, buoyed by surging coal…

Oil Price

Bezos Slams Biden’s Call For Gasoline Stations to Cut Prices

Jeff Bezos renewed his spat with the White House over the weekend, as the world's third-richest person criticized President Joe Biden for calling on companies r…

Oil Refinery

Production at Venezuela’s Largest Refinery Hit by Blackout

Production at Venezuela's largest refinery, which can process about 645,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), was halted late on Saturday by an electrical fault tha…

Australia

IAEA to Discuss Australia’s Nuclear Subs Plan

The head of IAEA will hold talks in Australia on Monday on the country's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, and broader international security issues.

Thermal Plant

Japan’s JERA Says It Shut Down a 500 MW Power Plant Due to Fire

A fire caused Japan's biggest power generator JERA to shut down a 500 megawatt (MW) unit at its Chiba thermal power station near Tokyo on Saturday.

Geothermal Power Plant

Slovakia Makes EU Funds Available for Geothermal Exploration Drilling

With the new European funding program, Slovakia has made EU funds available for geothermal exploration drilling, thus addressing the riskiest phase of developme…

Electric Car

White House Announces $700Mn EV Charging Investment From Siemens and VW

The investment consists of $450 million from Volkswagen Group and over $250 million from Siemens.