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Oil & Gas Trade

Iran Still Selling Oil Despite US Sanctions on Tehran’s Exports

Iran is still selling its oil despite US sanctions on Tehran’s exports, the country’s Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri was quoted on Monday as saying by state T…

Mexican Renewables Hail Court Win Over 'Destructive' Rule Change

The Mexican renewable energy sector is celebrating an early court victory in its fight against retroactive changes that it warned could “destroy” project valu…

Lab-Evolved E. coli Makes Energy Solely from Carbon Dioxide

Bacteria that produce energy from inorganic carbon could have applications in sustainable biofuels.Researchers have engineered Escherichia coli bacteria to make…

Oil & Gas Trade

Putin, Xi Jinping to launch Power of Siberia pipeline

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping via launch the Power of Siberia pipeline via a TV link-up on Monday.

Market Analysis

Why is Pumped Hydro in Australia not Used Very Much?

Everyone recognises that as wind and solar generating capacity continue to grow, more storage capacity will be needed, so that the availability of electricity c…

European Union to Consider Law on Climate Neutrality by March 2020

The European Union executive will propose by March 2020 a new climate law to turn the bloc neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 and help lead th…

Grid-Interactive Buildings Solutions

According to U.S. figures, up to 80% of peak electricity demand comes from buildings. So designing them to be energy efficient, with their own generation (e.g. …

Concentrating Solar Power

Enel Plugs 220MW Solar into Mexico Grid

Enel as started operations at its 220MW Magdalena 2 photovoltaic plant in Mexico.

AXA to Exit Coal Investments in OECD States by 2030

France’s AXA (AXAF.PA) said it was strengthening its climate strategy by committing to exit coal more quickly across a greater number of countries, as policyma…

Coal Power

South Korea’s Dust Dilemma Forces Coal Plants Into Hibernation

South Korea plans to halt several coal-fired power plants this winter to try and clear toxic dust that forces residents to wear face masks and confines children…

Solar Power for Home

In Wake of Typhoons, Japan Turns to Residential Energy Storage

After typhoons ravaged Japan’s grid and disrupted power to almost 1.4 million customers, the government is encouraging homeowners to invest in storage systems,…

Market Analysis

Solar’s Hidden Secret: The Data

Solar arrays generate a tremendous amount of digital information. Take a look at the chart below. A 1GW fossil or coal-based power plant on average will generat…

SFC Energy Signs Framework Agreement to Supply Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Mobile Stations

The framework contract runs until the end of 2021 and has a total order volume of approximately EUR 1.8 to 5.3 million, depending on installation and commission…

CCS

Kianna Marquez : Why We Should Turn to Carbon Capture ?

A relatively novel topic of research, carbon capture is the process of recollecting carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere and reinserting the material back…

CCS

Pioneering Carbon Storage Scheme Could Be in Place in Scotland by 2024

A ground-breaking new project that will prevent millions of tonnes of climate-warming carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere and permanently lock it …