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Brazil to name career climate diplomat as COP30 Chief
Hong Kong firm to build 150-MW wind power plant in Cambodia
Hong Kong-based HK OASIS Power Energy Development Co., Ltd. has received approval from Cambodia's government to build a 150-megawatt wind power plant in Mondulkiri province, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) said on January 17
Chinese power projects under CPEC leave Pakistan struggling with debt
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once hailed as a transformative initiative for Pakistan’s economy, has left the nation grappling with substantial debt and soaring electricity costs.
TGS opens advanced imaging centres for Brazil offshore work
Energy data firm TGS has launched advanced imaging centres in Rio de Janeiro to enhance Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras' Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) and 4D seismic capabilities in the Campos and Santos basins.
Calls for greater safety measures after fire at world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California
A huge fire at the world’s biggest battery storage facility in Northern California has created a moment of reckoning for the fledgling battery storage industry.
Brazil’s Petrobras posts record gasoline and diesel output in 2024
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras achieved record gasoline and diesel production in 2024, with total gasoline output reaching 24.4bn litres, surpassing its 2014 peak of 24.2bn litres, amid strong domestic demand.
Chevron’s Venezuelan oil deal raises questions along with Maduro’s controversial third term
Nicolás Maduro began a third six-year term this month. Meanwhile, the Chevron deal remains intact, continuing to funnel revenues into state coffers under the guise of supporting democratic restoration
Algeria officially joins SoutH2 Corridor project for hydrogen transport
Algeria signed an agreement on January 21 to officially join the SoutH2 Corridor project aims to transport green and blue hydrogen to European markets by 2030
Trump team targets Chevron licence as key to ending Maduro regime in Venezuela
The incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly crafting a strategy to dismantle over two decades of Chavista rule in Venezuela, potentially starting with the termination of Chevron’s operating licence in the country
Italian energy firm Enel unveils plan to develop pilot project for green hydrogen production in Tunisia
Italian energy firm Enel, in collaboration with the Tunisian government and Italian oil and gas group Eni, is currently preparing to develop a pilot project for green hydrogen production in Tunisia
Venezuela targets 1.5mn barrels of oil production boost despite sanctions
Nicolás Maduro, newly sworn in for his third term as Venezuela’s president, has set an ambitious target for the country’s oil production, aiming for 1.5mn barrels per day (bpd) through “our own efforts.”
Trump says the United States does not need Venezuelan oil
Trump indicated that the US could halt oil purchases from Venezuela as part of efforts to weaken Maduro’s regime, declaring, “We don’t need it.”
Trump withdraws US from Paris Agreement
President Donald Trump wasted no time withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement merely hours after being sworn-in on January 20.
Egyptian Petrochemical Co. successfully completes production plan
The Chairman of Egyptian Petrochemical Co. (EPC) Ahmed Mowakea revealed this week that the company had fully carried out its PVC production plan, producing more than 30,000 tonnes from received ethylene, as well as 55,000 tonnes of caustic soda.
South Africa’s Caltex petrol stations set to be rebranded
South Africa’s Astron Energy is currently rebranding Caltex petrol stations as part of a country-wide effort to update its image.
Five Canadian banks join exodus from Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Five of Canada’s biggest banks have pulled out of a global climate coalition for the financial sector.
Colombia's energy shift includes LNG imports
Colombia’s ambitious transition to cleaner energy sources is taking shape on its Caribbean coast, where liquefied natural gas imports have become essential as domestic natgas reserves wane.
Portugal to replace Russian LNG with supply from US and Nigeria
Portugal will look to the US and Nigeria for more supply of LNG to replace purchases from Russia.
Egyptian government invites Spanish Acciona Energia to cooperate in desalination projects
The Egyptian government invited Spanish renewable energy firm Acciona Energia to cooperate in clean energy and water desalination projects in Egypt.
Zero Greenwashing Alliance launches guidelines and database to combat Indonesia's corporate misrepresentation
On January 20, the Zero Greenwashing Alliance unveiled its Guidelines and Database, developed in partnership with Southeast Asian environmental NGOs, climate watchdog and advocacy groups.
Croatian robot boat to tackle microplastics in the Adriatic
Equipped with advanced sensors, Jadranko v1.0 is designed to detect, collect and analyse microplastics in marine environments.
Baltic states seek expanded energy security, NATO strengthens regional presence
After a series of supposed accidents in the Baltic Sea in which undersea cables have been heavily damaged, the Baltic states and NATO have taken steps to increase surveillance in the region for the sake of safeguarding energy security.
Serbia’s NIS faces disruptions due to US sanctions
Serbia’s oil company, Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), is grappling with disruptions following US and UK sanctions targeting entities tied to Russia’s energy sector.
One miner dead, two missing in Velenje coal mine accident in Slovenia
The incident occurred on the evening of January 20 in the Preloge cave, where an intrusion of mud and water caused devastation at the excavation site. Rescue operations are ongoing, but hopes of finding the missing miners alive are diminishing.
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