Us

Honda to Demonstrate Hydrogen as Backup Power Source

Honda is to install a stationary fuel cell power station at its US corporate campus in Torrance, California.

Energy Transition

Decarbonisation More Cost Effective than Polluting Alternatives in Central America

An IRENA analysis shows the Central American region can pursue a more ambitious energy transition agenda, achieving cost benefits while serving socio-economic a…

Wind Turbine

Chinese Wind Company Wins India Turbine Orders in Overseas Push

China’s second-largest wind manufacturer said it has received 1.9 gigawatts of turbine orders from India.

Nuclear Power Plant

Boris Johnson ‘Plans for UK to Get 25% of Energy From Nuclear’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly told nuclear industry bosses he plans for the UK to get 25% of its electricity needs from nuclear power.

Australia

Bids Called for Exploration Blocks in Western Australia

The state government in Western Australia has invited bids for one offshore exploration block and seven onshore permits in the Carnarvon and Amadeus basins.

Crude Oil

Japans' ENEOS Has No Plans to Sign Russian Crude Import Deals Following Invasion: Chairman

Japan's largest refiner ENEOS does not plan to sign any Russian crude oil import contracts following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ENEOS Holdings Chairman Tsuto…

Oil Price

Oil Approaches $120 as EU Considers Ban on Russian Crude

Fitch Ratings says the outlook for the global economy has 'deteriorated significantly' as inflation rises and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens global ene…

Nuclear Fusion

US Administration Shares Vision for Commercial Fusion

Up to USD20 million will support research at spherical tokamak facilities to improve the modelling and scientific understanding of plasmas.

How Renewables Are Transforming Developing Nations

Heat and cold are hard to come by in off-grid communities. Both are essential to sanitation and medical provision, and therefore to survival. Being able to stay…

Hydropower’s Role in Achieving Net Zero and Energy Security Is Focus of Global Campaign

A new campaign calling for urgent investment in hydropower to combat climate change, accelerate progress towards net zero and strengthen energy security is bein…

Crude Oil

Oil Advances as EU Debates Possible Ban on Russian Crude Imports

Oil climbed for a fourth day, heading for the best run in a month, on signs the European Union may be edging closer to a ban on Russian crude imports to punish …

LNG

France Says Ban On Russian Energy Can’t Be Ruled Out

France sees a potential ban on imports of Russian energy into the EU as an option, its Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said over the weekend, adding…

Oil Price

India's Energy Dilemma: Is Cheap Russian Oil Worth Tensions with West?

India, Asia’s third-largest economy, faces a dilemma. It hopes to increase imports of Russian oil, currently an abundant source in a tight market, but the move…

Oil Price

Oil Jumps as EU Weighs Russian Embargo

Oil prices jumped $3 on Monday, with Brent above $110 a barrel, as European Union nations consider joining the United States in a Russian oil embargo, while a w…

Wind Power Project

Netherlands Doubles Wind Energy Targets for 2030

The Dutch government on Friday doubled its forecasts for offshore wind power generation in the country by 2030 as the Netherlands seeks to curb its reliance on …