Economic Value of Methanol Key Findings • Regulatory Penalties: FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS impose substantial penalties on fossil fuel use, such as VLSFO. • Rising Costs: Additional regulatory costs for […]
Connecting ‘the first in the village’: mini-grids on an upward trajectory
“We’re putting systems into off-grid locations where there isn’t really any cabling because the local network doesn’t go out that far,” said William McQuilter, business director and a co-founder of Zhyhen, a […]
The Nord Stream sabotage caused the largest methane leak in history, equivalent to eight million cars’ emissions in a year.
Jan 15, Written By Germán & Co “The blast of Europe’s Nord Stream gas pipelines more than two years ago resulted in the planet’s largest human-caused release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, finds […]
Rystad: Balancing Natural Gas and Renewables Key to U.S. Energy Future
The US power sector is undergoing a significant transformation this year, with electricity consumption projected to exceed 4,200 terawatt-hours (TWh) for the first time. Although just a 2% increase from 2024, this […]
Why Coal Refuses to Go Quietly
The coal fleet operated by Berkshire Hathaway emits more noxious oxides than competitors, Reuters reported this week, taking aim at one of the many lucrative businesses of Warren Buffett. What the report […]
Masdar enters the Philippines eyeing 1GW of renewable energy projects by 2030
Masdar’s entry into the Philippines will support the country’s efforts to decarbonise and secure its 2030 target to achieve 35% renewable energy generation. By 2040, this figure will rise to 50%. Raphael […]
Is $80 Oil Here to Stay?
The global oil market entered uncharted territory this week as the United States tightened its grip on Russian oil exports through sweeping sanctions. These new measures, targeting 183 oil tankers and major […]
Growth of Data Centers Likely Faces Economic, Legal Challenges
Is it possible that the digital infrastructure and energy/power industries are overestimating the need for data centers, and for development of new energy facilities to be used to power them? […] The […]
Europe Leads the Charge in Nuclear Energy Expansion
The vast energy potential and clean nature of generating power through nuclear reactions have caused a surge in global demand, with nearly every region increasing nuclear energy investment by at least 50% […]
Plug Power Gets $1.7 Billion Loan Guarantee From DOE to Produce Hydrogen Fuel
The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) has continued to announce billions of dollars of loan guarantees to energy companies in the final days of the Biden administration, including for upgrades […] The […]
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