REM - Renewable Energy
REM: Record year in global offshore wind despite headwinds
Record year in global offshore wind despite headwinds
A new report finds that 2023 was a record year for offshore wind investment with projects totalling 12.3 GW having closed during the year.
Sweden’s OX2, Ingka Investments seek to construct N offshore wind hub
OX2 and Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group – the biggest IKEA retailer – have applied for a permit from Sweden’s Exclusive Economic Zone to construct offshore energy hub Neptunus off the coast of Blekinge in southern Sweden.
Vestas, ArcelorMittal to use low-emission steel for wind turbine towers
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems plans to use low-carbon recycled steel from ArcelorMittal to build turbine towers for a 1,140-MW Baltic Power offshore wind project in Poland.
Onshore wind, solar surge in Germany and US
Biden proposes methane fees for oil and gas facilities
In a ground-breaking move, the Biden administration has proposed fees for oil and gas companies to address excessive methane emissions.
First floating offshore wind farm needs “heavy maintenance”
The world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm – in the North Sea off Scotland – will be taken offline for “heavy maintenance”, said the operator, Norway’s Equinor.
North Macedonia aims for 29% share of renewable sources in final consumption by 2025
Lessons from Komati power station's shutdown shared with communities in South Africa’s coal belt
Engie Mexico, Campeche state mull green energy projects
Brazil’s Inpasa, Vibra mull production of green methanol
South Africa's latest energy plan to dent country's climate ambitions, economic research firm says
Indonesian government to establish 50-MW solar power plant for new capital Nusantara
The Indonesian central government has announced plans to construct a 50-MW solar power plant this year to cater to the electricity needs of the newly designated national capital, Nusantara
The Blue Circle seeks to tap into Cambodia's significant wind potential, offering clean energy and export opportunities
French wind energy pioneer The Blue Circle has expressed strong interest in investing in Cambodia
Istanbul-listed bus maker Karsan to use €35mn IFC loan to transition to electric vehicles
Albania opens 300-MW hybrid photovoltaic auction
Albania's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Belinda Balluku, announced the commencement of the 300-MW Hybrid Photovoltaic auction.
Colombia’s Versalles solar plant connects to grid
Colombia awards geothermal energy project to Canadian company
Brazil’s Prumo Logistica to invest 15bn reals in large-scale green hydrogen hub
Prumo Logistica is to invest 15bn reals in the next ten years, with green hydrogen a key focus of the investment
Lithuania launches second 700 MW offshore wind developer auction
Northern Territory accelerates approval process for TotalEnergies' Darwin H2 hub
The Northern Territory Government in Australia has recently designated the Darwin H2 Hub, a 1 GW green hydrogen project, as a major project
AsiaElec: Northern Territory accelerates approval process for TotalEnergies' Darwin H2 hub
Indonesia strives to boost renewable energy amidst challenges to achieve 2025 energy mix target
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resource, Arifin Tasrif has said that Indonesia's energy mix program has not shown significant progress in 2023, urging the nation to intensify efforts to reach the targeted 23% energy mix by 2025
Sunview Group eyes Cambodian renewable energy market with strategic alliance
Malaysian renewable energy player Sunview Group Bhd is venturing into Cambodia
Guyana receives bids for Amaila Falls hydropower project
Climate Crisis to be become greatest global risk
Over the next ten years, climate change and its consequences will pose the greatest risk to the world. That’s according to roughly 1,500 global experts.
Kazatomprom may curtail 2024 uranium production due to sulfuric acid supply difficulties
INA launches €40mn biogas project in Sisak
Thailand to remove solar rooftop from factory registration requirement
Thailand's Ministry of Industry has announced plans to deregulate solar rooftop installations, meaning that they will no longer be classified as factories
Renewable capacity growth is faster than ever, but more acceleration needed to meet Paris 2030 goal, says IEA
The International Energy Agency has released a major report that found the world’s renewable capacity was up by half in 2023 and is currently growing at the fastest pace ever.
Mongolia’s uranium exports are foreign policy gold
Mongolia’s deep and untapped uranium reserves are generating global interest, allowing the landlocked nation to richly diversify its diplomacy.
The Pakistan government fails to woo a single investor for solar project
In a significant setback, the 600-MW solar power project at Muzaffargarh faced a major hurdle as no bids were received despite numerous revisions in incentives and extended deadlines
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