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South Africa’s power utility Eskom announces appointment of Dan Marokane as group CEO

10 December 2023

Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan on December 8 said Marokane would join Eskom no later than 31 March, 2024

South Pars to salvage 850 mcm of gas from flaring by August

10 December 2023

Iran’s biggest gas company is carrying out a ground-breaking initiative to cut down flaring in South Pars, the world’s largest natural gas field.

Iran’s oil supply hits another peak amid OPEC output slide

9 December 2023

Iran’s crude production rose again in November, hitting another five-year high, despite the first monthly drop in OPEC output since July.

India’s PV module market gets a boost

9 December 2023

Waaree Energies Limited has joined forces with IRCON Renewable Power Limited to deliver more than 200 MW of solar photovoltaic modules in Karnataka

NHOA unveils largest BESS in Taiwan to support E-dReg ancillary service

8 December 2023

New Horizons Ahead has successfully inaugurated a cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System in Taiwan

ADB in $10bn climate finance package for the Philippines

8 December 2023

The Asian Development Bank has declared a significant climate financing initiative amounting to $10bn for the Philippines

COP28: US, Canada methane rules, Kerry slams Chevron

8 December 2023

The US has issued final methane regulations while Canada has issued a draft.

Leaked hydrogen tax guidance suggests US tax credits will not be available for blue hydrogen

8 December 2023

A leaked version of the US Treasury Department's much-awaited draft guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act's hydrogen tax credit appears to suggest that a narrow approach will be taken.

Venture Global expects lengthy start-up at second LNG plant

8 December 2023

A second LNG export plant by Venture Global should start operations in 2024 and will have a lengthy startup similar to its Calcasieu Pass LNG facility, chief executive Mike Sabel told Reuters.

Canada requires emissions cuts of up to 38% for oil and gas sector

8 December 2023

In an apparently unprecedented move, Canada will require its oil and gas sector to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 35% to 38% below 2019 levels starting in 2030.

Occidental reportedly in talks to acquire CrownRock

8 December 2023

Occidental Petroleum is in talks to buy Permian Basin producer CrownRock, according to sources quoted by several news outlets.

Shell pledges $5bn for Nigeria’s Bonga North deep-water project

8 December 2023

The commitment was announced during a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Shell Group's leadership, led by Global Integrated Gas and Upstream director Zoe Yujnovich, on December 7.

Willow winter construction in Alaska can go ahead, says judge

8 December 2023

A legal fight over the massive drilling project is underway. US District Court Judge Sharon Gleason denied requests to block winter construction work as an appeal on the permitting of the project is pending.

Canadian energy regulator denies variance for Trans Mountain expansion

8 December 2023

The Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline project may be delayed after the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) denied a request for a variance.

Michigan regulators okay Great Lakes tunnel for Line 5

8 December 2023

Michigan regulators have approved an application by Canada’s Enbridge to build a single-line tunnel for its ageing pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac, in the Great Lakes.