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Globeleq's 19-MW / 7-MWh solar-plus-storage Mozambique project starts commercial operations

3 November 2023

Globeleq, a British independent power producer focused on Africa, has said its $36mn combined solar and battery storage plant in Mozambique has started commercial operations.

Russia's struggling shipbuilding industry seeks Chinese partnership

3 November 2023

The struggles of Russia's shipbuilding industry have been no secret as it grapples with a series of challenges, including the impact of sanctions cutting off foreign components and expertise, workforce limitations and delays in project deliveries

Food production in Brazil is 74% of emissions, Climate Observatory study shows

2 November 2023

Brazil’s food production made up 74% of the country’s emissions in 2021, according to a new study by Climate Observatory. Most of these emissions come from deforestation for farms and pastures.

Iraq wants to spend $100bn in turning its economy green

2 November 2023

Nizar Amedi, Iraq's Minister of Environment, announced on October 26 the country's commitment to sustainable green economy investments, eyeing a transformative value of up to $100bn by 2035.

Turkey fails to respond to Iran call for ban on shipping oil to Israel

2 November 2023

At an Ankara press conference, Turkey’s top diplomat leaves boycott appeal voiced by his Iranian counterpart hanging in the air.

UAE's Masdar to build 1 GW of clean energy plants in Azerbaijan in first phase

1 November 2023

The strategic agreements cover the first phase of a 10-GW pipeline of renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan signed in June 2022.

Iran looks to solar power to solve energy shortages

31 October 2023

Subsidised prices, over-reliance on gas and oil, and a lack of investment (partly due to international sanctions) have led to worsening energy shortages.

Oil continues to flow to Israel via Turkey despite Erdogan’s vehement speeches on plight of Gaza

30 October 2023

Observers recall 2020 Netanyahu comment that Turkish leader “used to call me Hitler every three hours, now it’s every six hours but thank God trade with Turkey is up’”.