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Lofty EU hydrogen goals unlikely to be met

2 September 2024

The EU has placed a lot of faith in green hydrogen as a means to decarbonise its economy, but there is doubt about whether Brussels’ ambitious goals can be delivered on.

Hungary's gas deliveries guaranteed for long term, chief diplomat says in St Petersburg

2 September 2024

Hungary is ready for the heating season and natural gas supplies are being maintained from the south, Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said in St Petersburg on August 30 after talks with Aleksei Miller, CEO of Russia's Gazprom.

Singapore-based Aslan Energy Capital and PT Calypte Sugi Power partner to develop solar power hub in Indonesia

2 September 2024

Aslan Energy Capital, based in Singapore, and Indonesia's PT Calypte Sugi Power have signed an MoU to collaborate on developing a power generation hub on Sugi Island in Indonesia's Riau Islands Province

Ukrenergo warns the population to brace for a hard winter

30 August 2024

Ukraine's electricity transmission system operator Ukrenergo said a “catastrophe” was unlikely, but warned the population to brace for a very difficult winter now that Russia has destroyed half of the country’s heating and power capacity.

Russia struggling to get Energy Strategy 2050 in place following sanctions disruptions

29 August 2024

The Russian government is struggling to get its long-awaited 2050 Energy Strategy in place after extreme sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine has force a complete overhaul of the country’s energy sector.

Possible record heat index of 82.2°C reported in southern Iran

29 August 2024

A weather station in southern Iran has reported a temperature of 82.2°C (180°F) and a dew point of 36.1°C (97°F), which, if confirmed, would be the highest such readings ever recorded on Earth.

Orlen to receive fuel from Czech state reserves after WWII bomb shutters its Litivnov refinery

29 August 2024

The WWII bomb found in the Litvinov plant weighs 250 kilogrammes and includes 100 kilogrammes of explosives.

Bangladesh owes over $1bn to Indian power companies, including $800mn to Adani Power

29 August 2024

Five Indian power companies supplying electricity to Bangladesh are owed more than $1bn.

Citgo teeters amid Venezuela crisis and $20bn creditor claims

28 August 2024

The future of Citgo, once a crown jewel in Venezuela's overseas oil empire, hangs in the balance as the company grapples with mounting losses and legal challenges.

Fortis Energy and PowerChina to jointly develop wind and solar projects in Serbia

28 August 2024

Partnership between Fortis Energy and PowerChina aims to develop projects with a combined capacity of over 850 MW.

Brazil unveils $361bn energy transition plan to boost green economy over decade

28 August 2024

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the National Energy Transition Policy during an extraordinary National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on August 26, as a group of ministers gathered to advise the presidency on energy matters.

US Westinghouse and French EDF file complaint with Czech anti-trust office over nuclear tender

28 August 2024

Westinghouse argues that tender winner KHNP does not have the right to export its technology.

Taiwan sees surge in green electricity transactions as market expands

28 August 2024

Taiwan's green electricity market has experienced a notable uptick in transactions, reflecting the island's deepening commitment to sustainable energy.