Energy Top Stories

Sasol to announce green hydrogen deals with local miners soon

Sasol will start producing 3.5 tonnes per day of green hydrogen from its Sasolburg plant in South Africa in the second half of 2023.

Reuters | September 28, 2022 | 9:27 am

Adani Group to invest over $100bn in next decade

"We have earmarked 70% of this investment for the energy…

Reuters | September 27, 2022 | 8:58 am

Coal price renaissance: how long can it last?

No one saw coal prices of $400 to $600 per…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 26, 2022 | 11:57 am

Mega-polluting coal plans clash with Australia’s climate goals

A proposed pipeline of coal mine projects in Australia, the…

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2022 | 10:07 am

China has built 14 overseas coal plants since vowing no new ones

The recently or soon-to-be completed plants will emit about 140…

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 9:57 am

Renewables overtake coal-fired power generation for first time

IEA report on electricity generation in OECD countries shows coal-fired power output fell by the most on record while wind and solar sources grew rapidly.

Frik Els | April 20, 2020 | 3:26 pm

Oil plunges below zero for first time in unprecedented wipeout

The price on the futures contract for West Texas crude fell into negative territory - minus $37.63 a barrel.

Bloomberg News | April 20, 2020 | 12:30 pm

Eskom notifies coal suppliers of potential force majeure on contracts

Company has put some of its generation units out of service because of the drop in demand.

Reuters | April 20, 2020 | 11:46 am

Uranium surges 31% to become year’s top commodity

While most commodities are getting hammered by the coronavirus crisis, uranium prices are skyrocketing.

Bloomberg News | April 20, 2020 | 8:33 am

New gas storage method makes cell-powered vehicles more viable

US researchers designed porous materials that allow for better storage of hydrogen and methane in clean energy vehicles.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2020 | 7:00 am

Montana judge blocks Keystone XL permit for river crossings

Decision has stunned attorneys with its far-reaching impact and set the court on a collision course with the Trump administration.

Bloomberg News | April 17, 2020 | 4:57 am

Trump challenge to mercury curbs seen boosting coal plants

Coal-fired power plants are the largest U.S. source of mercury, and the 2012 pollution-control requirements prompted a wave of closures of the facilities.

Bloomberg News | April 16, 2020 | 1:21 pm