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Carbon Emissions

Researchers to Convert CO2 into Hydrocarbons for Energy Use

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are to begin a £250,000 ($328,000) research project to use a plasma electrolyser to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into …

Europe Needs Energy Security, Which Means Faster Expansion of Renewables

ZIV is partnering with utilities to maximise network capacity by connecting more renewable energy and storage technology.

United States

Shell Fires up Olympus Tie-Back in Gulf of Mexico

Oil major Shell has kicked off production from a deepwater tie-back to its Olympus production hub, unlocking further value in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Offshore Wind Power

EU Confronts UK over Wind Turbines in First WTO Dispute Since Brexit

The EU has sued the UK at the World Trade Organization over UK subsidies to offshore wind farms amid a dramatic escalation of post-Brexit tensions.

Smart Meter

SparkMeter to Grow Advanced Metering Solution in Emerging Markets

SparkMeter has raised $10 million led by Accurant International and including existing investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Clean Energy Ventures.

Nuclear Reactor

Belgium Pushes Nuclear Exit back a Decade due to Ukraine Crisis

Belgium has delayed its decision to cut nuclear energy by 10 years due to the rise in energy prices from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Energy Transition

Here’s How to Maximise Africa’s Energy Transition Potential, IRENA Report

A recently released report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) offers a transition framework for the diverse African continent.

Carbon Emissions

Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions at Historic Highest in 2021: IEA

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6 per cent in 2021 to 36.3 billion tonnes, their highest ever, as the world economy rebounded strongly fr…

LNG

LNG Projects in the Gulf of Mexico Boosted as Russian Gas Alternative

Two years ago, the American liquified natural gas (LNG) company Tellurian was in free fall: Its stock price collapsed, it laid off 40 percent of its staff, and …

Nuclear Power Plant

Belgium Delays Nuclear Energy Exit 10 Years Due to Ukraine War

Belgium on Friday delayed by a decade a plan to scrap nuclear energy in 2025, spooked by the huge rise in energy prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Australia

Australia Bans Alumina Exports to Russia, Sources Coal for Ukraine

Australia has imposed an immediate ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia.

LNG

Soaring LNG Demand Creates Traffic Jam at Gulf of Mexico Ports

Gulf Coast liquefaction facilities are operating near capacity thanks to strong demand.

Nuclear Power Plant

Fukushima Touched by Another Earthquake, Some Deficiencies Reported at Nuclear Plants

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake caused some deficiencies at two of the three nuclear power plants located in relatively close proximity to the fault, but it did not …

Solar Technology

Optimizer Tool Designs, Evaluates, Maximizes Solar-Powered Cooling Systems

Solar-powered adsorption cooling systems (SACS) have gained traction as a renewable energy technology that could provide clean power for air conditioning and re…

Natural Gas

Thai PTTEP to Take Over Myanmar Offshore Gas Field Ops After TotalEnergies' Exit

Thai oil and gas giant PTT Exploration and Production Pcl said on Monday it would take over operations of the Yadana gas field in Myanmar from July following th…