REM - Renewable Energy
HDF begins building green hydrogen complex in French Guiana
Hydrogene de France Energy, known as HDF, has begun work on a green hydrogen project in French Guiana.
Ineos to spend $2.3bn on green hydrogen projects
Core of Biden’s climate plan likely to be cut
The centrepiece of President Joe Biden’s climate plan is likely to be cut because of opposition from a single senator who has ties to the coal industry.
US to lease up to seven offshore wind areas by 2025
The US government could hold up to at least seven more offshore wind lease sales by 2025, said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. She spoke at the American Clean Power Association’s Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts.
REM: US solar manufacturers seeking tariffs on SE Asian imports seek to remain anonymous
A group of US solar companies seeking import tariffs on panels made by Chinese companies in three Southeast Asian nations has identified its members to Department of Commerce officials, reports Reuters, but has asked to remain anonymous.
Greenpeace activists spray ‘Climate Killer’ on floating LNG terminal at Croatia’s Krk island
Ghana's government backs renewable energy drive, supports BUI Power and VRA
Ghana’s government has pledged support to the state-owned Volta River Authority (VRA) and Bui Power Authority (BPA) to be able to achieve their full potential in renewable energy, according to the Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
ZESA head slams Finance Ministry secretary for stalling power plant projects
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) executive chairperson Sydney Gata has accused Finance Ministry Secretary George Guvamatanga of refusing to guarantee independent power producers’ deals and unlock their funding.
Russian coal major SibAntracite buys green energy
Uzbekistan to produce its first EVs by end of year
Toronto-listed Xebec inks on-site hydrogen contract with unnamed Turkish flat steel producer
ING: Growing metals demand & the issue of emissions
The energy transition provides a great opportunity for the metals industry. Investment in clean energy technologies will boost metals demand. However, while the sector will play a crucial role, it will need to address its own emissions.
Russian petrochemical giant Sibur launches net-zero collaboration platform
Sibur will establish a Low Carbon Emitting Technologies pact with leading international chemical companies and the World Economic Forum to help coordinate climate change responses.
Mozambique receives $6.4mn payment for emissions reductions
Mozambique’s reduction of 1.28mn tonnes of carbon emissions has made it become the first country to receive payment from a World Bank trust fund.
EBRD acquires minority stake in Estonia’s Enefit Green
South Africa’s Globeleq acquires ARC for Renewable Energy, owner of a 66-MW solar PV plant in Upper Egypt
Clean energy in South Africa receives $373bn boost from investment fund
Clean energy projects in South Africa received a capital boost this week with a huge investment from the African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM).
Fitch downgrades Uzbekistan’s hydropower generation monopoly Uzbekhydroenergo to 'BB-'
Ecosphere says Turkey’s net zero emissions by 2053 target looks entirely unrealistic
"We do not know based on what study or report the target has been set," says group, adding that it may simply turn into a “net dream”.
Green policies set to reduce EU gas demand to baseload core
While the current gas crisis in the EU sees record-high wholesale gas prices, hurting consumers and causing the latest round of a supply disputes with Russia, the race to net zero by 2050 could have deeper long-term consequences for EU gas demand.
Turkish Kaltun Energy obtains permit for 34 MW Dren wind park project in North Macedonia
Mozambique first recipient of World Bank emission reductions payments via Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
Iran reportedly to supply desalination equipment to Kazakhstan for plant on Caspian Sea coast
bneGREEN: Romanian bank BCR issues first green bond
Lender BCR joins a growing number of corporate issuers of green bonds in Romania.
Egypt is in talks to build green hydrogen-fuelled water desalination plant along Suez Canal
Russia to become carbon neutral by 2060
Russian President Vladimir Putin set the goal of carbon neutrality by 2060 during comments in his speech at the plenary session of Russia’s Energy Week on October 13.
Uzbek glass wool producer Ecoclimat raises $5mn loan from EBRD
Turkey reportedly set to receive €3.1bn in international loans to help meet clean energy goals
Solar surge could see Indian coal power peak by 2024
If India keeps installing solar capacity at the rate it has achieved for the last three months, coal-fired power could peak in the 2023-24 financial year.
Germany awards 1,494 MW of onshore wind capacity
Germany’s Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) has awarded 1,494 MW of onshore wind capacity at a total of 166 projects as the country’s latest onshore was oversubscribed for the first time since December 2020.
New 150 MW wind farm to be built in Kucevo
AfrElec: Green Climate Fund invests $150mn in Desert to Power
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has invested $150mn in the African Development Bank’s Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility.
Svevind signs roadmap to build one of world’s largest green hydrogen projects in Kazakhstan
US investment group Pimco grant SA development bank ZAR3bn green loan
Pacific Investment Management (Pimco) has given a groundbreaking R3bn green loan to the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).
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