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Bulgaria temporarily freezes Chiren gas storage expansion amid EPPO investigation

15 August 2024

The EPPO is probing Bulgartransgaz and three other companies in a probe into suspected fraud related to the Chiren expansion project that is funded by the EU.

Ukrainian diving instructor suspected of blowing up Nord Stream gas pipelines on the run from a German arrest warrant

14 August 2024

A Ukrainian diving instructor suspected of being part of the gang that blew up Nord Stream gas pipelines last year is on the run. German prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for the man only identified as Vladislav Ts on August 13.

Azerbaijan builds largest wind farm in the Caucasus

14 August 2024

Azerbaijan is steadily advancing towards becoming a leader in renewable energy, with the goal of emerging as a key exporter of green energy to Europe.

Four-century record heat is “existential threat” to Great Barrier Reef

13 August 2024

Over the past nine years, the Great Barrier Reef has experienced five significant coral bleaching events. A recent study examining centuries-old coral samples highlights the severe threat climate change poses to this natural wonder.

Global wind to more than double by 2030, but more is needed, says Ember

13 August 2024

National wind targets aim for a collective doubling of capacity by 2030, and global forecasts suggest this is achievable, says a new report by climate change think-tank Ember.

Kretinsky confirms intention to take over Slovenske elektrarne

13 August 2024

Deal would mark Enel's exit from Slovakia after almost 20 years, during which it has rowed constantly with the government and struggled to modernise the formerly state-owned utility.

Venezuelan opposition unveils plan to revive economy and rejoin global markets

13 August 2024

Venezuela's opposition has presented a comprehensive economic proposal aimed at revitalising the country's battered economy. The ambitious plan outlines a strategy for rapid economic recovery and reintegration into the global financial system.

US lab invents a Fremen-tech water harvester

13 August 2024

An American lab has developed “Fremen-like” technology that can extract moisture from the air even in a desert.

China is on track to overtake France and the United States as the world's leading source of atomic power

13 August 2024

China is on track to overtake France and the United States as the world's leading source of atomic power, a significant milestone in the global energy landscape.

ING: LNG flows to Europe remain under pressure

9 August 2024

European and Asian gas prices have remained well supported over the last month. Stronger Asian demand, supply disruptions and geopolitical risks in the Middle East have all provided support. However, US gas prices have come under renewed pressure.

Chinese wind and solar power overtakes coal as the biggest contributor to its energy mix

9 August 2024

China continues to consolidate its position as global green energy champion after wind and solar power overtook coal as the biggest contributor to its energy mix, as of June this year.