Energy Top Stories

Manchin’s energy-permitting reform bill may get another chance

A previously-stalled legislative effort to fast-track energy projects could be attached to a must-pass defense bill.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2022 | 7:43 am

Phosphorous-based 2D material may lead to advanced solar cells, Li-ion batteries

UK-based researchers say phosphorene nanoribbons or PNRs can be used…

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 6:06 am

Papua New Guinea PM Marape presses mining, energy giants to advance projects

PNG wants progress on undeveloped projects as it sees opportunities…

Reuters | December 5, 2022 | 3:30 am

Lack of refuelling infrastructure hindering adoption of fuel cell vehicles – report

The lack of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure hinders fuel cell vehicle…

Staff Writer | December 4, 2022 | 11:30 am

Jindal Shadeed Group plans $3 billion green steel plant in Oman

Jindal Shadeed Group has the necessary approvals to secure land…

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2022 | 10:31 am

Centamin to start building solar plant at Sukari

The $37 million project also includes 7.5 MW battery–energy storage system and is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2021 | 5:00 am

What a smooth transition away from coal in the US could look like

An expert from the University of Chicago says the US needs to leverage the social cost of carbon while remaining mindful of environmental justice and coal communities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 2, 2021 | 7:00 am

Ivanhoe inks deal to boost hydropower at Kamoa-Kakula

State-owned La Société Nationale d'Electricité (SNEL) will help upgrade a major turbine, part of the Inga II hydropower complex.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2021 | 7:00 am

Alberta halts coal exploration in Rocky Mountains

The Government of Alberta had to issue a new directive on coal exploration in the Rockies after receiving feedback from 25,000 people.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 25, 2021 | 1:34 pm

Anglo American restarts Queensland coal mine amid union backlash

The underground mine had been closed since a methane explosion last year left five workers seriously injured.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2021 | 4:01 am

US climate goal falls short of European peers and Paris target

To avoid 1.5°C of global warming the US would have to set a 2030 target of more than 57% relative to 2005, according to Climate Action Tracker.

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2021 | 8:56 am

Tesla’s solar panels to be sold with Powerwall from next week

The electric vehicles company seeks to convince investors and users of its viability in the residential energy technology sector.

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2021 | 3:41 am

EU publishes rulebook to classify ‘green’ investments

The European Commission's publication does not include a decision on whether to label nuclear energy and power plants fuelled by natural gas as green.

Reuters | April 21, 2021 | 8:10 am

The stampede to exit coal is a worrying harbinger for LNG: Russell

It's possible the present rush for the exit from coal will be matched by major oil and gas producers making a similar dash to get out of LNG in a few years time.

Reuters | April 20, 2021 | 7:32 am

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