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Energy Secretary Granholm: Focus on renewables will help US manufacturing catch up with China
The focus of the administration of US President Joe Biden on renewable energy can help America catch up with China’s dominance in the sector. This is according to Biden’s Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm in a recent national TV interview.
Chinese lending to Africa not transparent
Between 2000 and 2018, Chinese lending to Africa has been consistently above $10bn per year between 2012 and 2017, with a peak of $30mn in 2016, with infrastructure being the dominant sector.
AEMO: LNG imports can delay Australian gas supply shortages
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has said an anticipated shortfall in natural gas supplies can be delayed as long the country begins importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the end of 2023.
Pakistan connects Chinese-built K-2 reactor to grid
Pakistan has connected the Chinese-built Hualong One (HPR1000) nuclear reactor at the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit 2 (K-2) to the national grid.
India has potential to stem rising emissions
India could keep greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the power generation sector at 2018 levels if it continues to expand renewables, according US researchers.
Japan considers ending support for coal tech exports
The Japanese government is seriously looking at ending financial support for exports of coal-burning generation technology in a bid to boost decarbonisation.
ADB approves $300mn loan to boost hydro in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million loan to finance the construction of a 300MW hydropower plant that will increase the share of clean energy in Pakistan and improve the country’s energy security.
Dongfang Electric ships first 10-MW turbine
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Dongfang Electric Corp. (DEC) has shipped out the first 10-MW units built for the Changle Waihai offshore wind farm project.
Global green power progress is too slow
Wind and solar drive a record fall in coal generation in 2020, but the pace of change must be faster if climate targets are to be met
Africa’s wind growth stalls in 2020 as barriers to investment remain
Africa’s wind sector still lags behind the rest of the world, providing just 0.9% of new capacity in 2020
China’s green ambitions attract Aramco
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as China’s energy partner of the future, building relationships that it hopes will create growth opportunities even as Chinese oil demand peaks.
Ørsted begins offshore installation at Greater Changhua 1 & 2a
Ørsted plans to begin full construction work at the 900-MW Greater Changhua 1 & 2a offshore wind farms in Taiwan in 2021.
GE Renewable Energy wins 30-MW turbine contract in Vietnam
GE Renewable Energy has won a contract to supply and commission turbines for the 30-MW Thuan Nhien Phong wind farm in Vietnam’s Binh Thuan Province.
OWC is appointed owner’s engineer for 300-MW Sinan offshore wind farm
South Korea’s Saman Corp. has hired renewables consultancy OWC to provide engineering services at the South Korean 300-MW Sinan offshore wind farm project.
20% of world’s corporate giants set net-zero targets
Work towards reaching net-zero targets must be robust, transparent and urgent if the Paris Agreement’s goals are to be met.
Coal India moves into solar
Coal India, the world’s largest coal producer, wants to move into solar power by manufacturing solar wafers and bidding in the country’s solar auctions.
China’s Trina Solar launches storage business unit
Trina Solar has launched a dedicated energy storage business unit to meet the growing demand for storage solutions.
Iran to launch wind farm on border with Afghanistan
The Head of Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organisation (SATBA), Mohammad Satakin, has announced the inauguration of a huge wind farm project on the border of Iran and Afghanistan.
India’s ReNew Power agrees merger to raise funds
India’s ReNew Power has agreed to merge with US-based blank cheque company RMG Acquisition Corporation II (RMG II) to form ReNew Energy Global.
China’s February coking coal imports from Mongolia decline 20% m/m amid Covid controls
Wood Mackenzie: Big Oil involved in 30% of offshore wind FIDs in 2020
Major European oil companies were involved in 30% of the offshore wind final investment decisions (FIDs) in 2020 globally, says consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.
JGC receives permission to build utility-scale solar-plus-storage power plant in Mongolia
CNOOC Ltd starts up shallow-water oilfield
State-run Chinese offshore developer CNOOC Ltd has announced the start-up of production at its wholly owned Caofeidian 6-4 oilfield in the shallow waters of Bohai Bay.
CNPC starts up its first ever hydrogen station
State-owned China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) has announced the start-up of its first ever hydrogen refuelling station in Hebei Province.
JERA files plans to build 1,300 MW of gas-fired capacity at Chita
Japan’s JERA has submitted environmental impact assessments to regulators for the construction of Units 7 and 8 at the Chita thermal power station.
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