Oil and Gas
In a first, Ecuador to vote on oil drilling in the Amazon
To some, Ecuador's jungle is a home and a valuable tool in fighting climate change, to others, it is a vital solution to a struggling economy.
Oil and Gas
Alarm raised over Australian miner’s methane emissions
Major Australian mining group Whitehaven Coal is set to double its methane emissions by 2030 as it expands operations, an energy think tank warned Thursday, questioning the company's estimates.
Bio Fuel
Transforming flies into degradable plastics
Imagine using insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later - with the help of that very same type of bug.
Oil and Gas
Big potential for green hydrogen in North Africa: report
By 2050 North Africa could become a leading exporter of green hydrogen with Europe its main market, according to a recent report projecting the future of an industry still in its infancy.
Wind Daily
DLR opens wind energy research farm in Krummendeich
With its wind energy research farm, the German Aerospace Center has a globally unique large-scale research facility in Krummendeich, near the mouth of the River Elbe.
Oil and Gas
Kenya’s debt rises to historic high: treasury
Kenya's debt level has reached record highs despite President William Ruto's vow to tame the country's appetite for loans, treasury figures show.
Oil and Gas
US beefs up Gulf deployment over Iran oil tanker threat
As Iranian seizures threaten oil tankers plying the Gulf, the United States is raising its military presence -- a move long demanded by Gulf Arab states who accused Washington of retreating from the region.
Energy News
UK lagging in switch to green energy, study warns
The UK risks being left behind in the production of "green" electricity, despite having once being considered a leader in the energy transition, according to a new study.
Oil and Gas
Oil and gas exploration finally underway offshore Lebanon, minister announces
With maritime border issues resolved with Israel, a Lebanese minister said Wednesday that a consortium including TotalEnergies started exploring for oil and gas in the Mediterranean Sea.
Oil and Gas
Climate change contributing to inflation: Norway fund boss
The head of Norway's mammoth sovereign wealth fund said Wednesday it would be "quite difficult" to bring down global inflation due to persistent upward pressure brought on by climate change and global market trends.
Energy Tech
DoE announces $112 million for research on computational projects in fusion energy sciences
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science (SC), announced $112 million in funding for 12 projects that focus on collaborations among…
Oil and Gas
Resilient demand puts gas prices within 10 cents of year-ago levels, AAA says
Resilient demand and a high price for commodities are pushing retail gasoline prices to new levels, with some regions seeing prices at the pump approaching year-ago levels, statistics from AAA showed Monday.
Energy News
One year on: How has US climate plan affected trade ties?
US President Joe Biden's landmark climate action plan may have been trailed by billions of dollars in clean energy investment, but its potential to reshape trade lines has strained ties with allies.
Oil and Gas
Gold-nickel alloy boosts hydrogen evolution reaction efficiency
As the push towards a more sustainable energy landscape continues, hydrogen gas emerges as a forerunner for green fuel.
Oil and Gas
UN finishes removing oil from decaying Yemen tanker
The United Nations said Friday it had successfully transferred more than one million barrels of oil from a dilapidated Yemeni tanker, removing the imminent risk of a spill.
Energy News
Power crisis cost Vietnam $1.4 bn: World Bank
A severe power shortage in Vietnam caused by an intensely hot spell and unprecedented drought in May and June cost the country $1.4 billion, according to the World Bank.