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COMMENT: Russian tactics against Ukraine hit Moldovan energy sector

16 November 2022

Moldova is in the front line this winter as Russia's attack on Ukraine spills over to undermine the republic's energy security.

IAEA report at COP27 reveals how nuclear can mitigate climate change in Africa

16 November 2022

The International Atomic Energy Agency has released a new report on Nuclear Technologies and Climate Adaptation in Africa during the last COP27, demonstrating how these technologies are already widely used to build agricultural resilience.

Russia rains down 100 missiles on Ukraine in largest ever attack on energy infrastructure

15 November 2022

Russia relentlessly launched 100 missiles at 11 Ukrainian regions on the afternoon of November 15, just days after the war-torn country celebrated the liberation of Kherson.

Moldova suffers electricity blackout after Russian missile strikes on Ukraine

15 November 2022

Electricity supplies were cut off across much of Moldova after a power line that supplies the country was disconnected.

UK pledges GBP10mn to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund

15 November 2022

The United Kingdom has pledged GBP10mn to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund, Ukraine Business News reported on November 15.

TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips complete joint acquisition of Hess’ share in Waha concessions in Libya

15 November 2022

TotalEnergies (France) and ConocoPhillips (US) have completed the joint acquisition of an 8.16% equity stake in the Waha concessions in Libya from the US independent company Hess.

Report – most nations behind on offshore wind goals

15 November 2022

A new report from Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) find that of the 15 countries with specified offshore wind goals for 2030, 80% will miss the mark. The report was released at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Mozambique’s sixth licensing round attracts six bids from Eni and CNOOC

15 November 2022

Mozambique’s sixth licensing round has attracted a total of six offers, with Italy's Eni and China's CNOOC International the only bidders.

Renergen resumes LNG production in Free State after temporary shutdown

15 November 2022

South Africa’s Renergen has resumed LNG production after taking its onshore natural gas liquefaction plant off line for several weeks to repair a faulty conduction oil system.

World population hits 8bn. Where do we go from here?

15 November 2022

Greying of populations big dilemma for developed countries. Share of people on planet aged 65 years or above projected to rise from 10% now to 16% in 2050.

Dutch pension fund ABP to bid for 4 GW of offshore wind sites

15 November 2022

The Dutch pension fund ABP has created a partnership called Noordzeker to invest in gigawatt-scale offshore wind energy in the North Sea. The consortium will initially bid on four 1-GW wind energy areas.