REM - Renewable Energy

Ineos to spend $2.3bn on green hydrogen projects

Core of Biden’s climate plan likely to be cut

The centrepiece of President Joe Biden’s climate plan is likely to be cut because of opposition from a single senator who has ties to the coal industry.

US to lease up to seven offshore wind areas by 2025

The US government could hold up to at least seven more offshore wind lease sales by 2025, said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. She spoke at the American Clean Power Association’s Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts.

REM: US solar manufacturers seeking tariffs on SE Asian imports seek to remain anonymous

A group of US solar companies seeking import tariffs on panels made by Chinese companies in three Southeast Asian nations has identified its members to Department of Commerce officials, reports Reuters, but has asked to remain anonymous.

Greenpeace activists spray ‘Climate Killer’ on floating LNG terminal at Croatia’s Krk island

Ghana's government backs renewable energy drive, supports BUI Power and VRA

Ghana’s government has pledged support to the state-owned Volta River Authority (VRA) and Bui Power Authority (BPA) to be able to achieve their full potential in renewable energy, according to the Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.

ZESA head slams Finance Ministry secretary for stalling power plant projects

Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) executive chairperson Sydney Gata has accused Finance Ministry Secretary George Guvamatanga of refusing to guarantee independent power producers’ deals and unlock their funding.

Russian coal major SibAntracite buys green energy

Uzbekistan to produce its first EVs by end of year

Toronto-listed Xebec inks on-site hydrogen contract with unnamed Turkish flat steel producer

ING: Growing metals demand & the issue of emissions

The energy transition provides a great opportunity for the metals industry. Investment in clean energy technologies will boost metals demand. However, while the sector will play a crucial role, it will need to address its own emissions.

Russian petrochemical giant Sibur launches net-zero collaboration platform

Sibur will establish a Low Carbon Emitting Technologies pact with leading international chemical companies and the World Economic Forum to help coordinate climate change responses.

Mozambique receives $6.4mn payment for emissions reductions

Mozambique’s reduction of 1.28mn tonnes of carbon emissions has made it become the first country to receive payment from a World Bank trust fund.

EBRD acquires minority stake in Estonia’s Enefit Green

South Africa’s Globeleq acquires ARC for Renewable Energy, owner of a 66-MW solar PV plant in Upper Egypt

Clean energy in South Africa receives $373bn boost from investment fund

Clean energy projects in South Africa received a capital boost this week with a huge investment from the African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM).

Fitch downgrades Uzbekistan’s hydropower generation monopoly Uzbekhydroenergo to 'BB-'

Ecosphere says Turkey’s net zero emissions by 2053 target looks entirely unrealistic

"We do not know based on what study or report the target has been set," says group, adding that it may simply turn into a “net dream”.

Green policies set to reduce EU gas demand to baseload core

While the current gas crisis in the EU sees record-high wholesale gas prices, hurting consumers and causing the latest round of a supply disputes with Russia, the race to net zero by 2050 could have deeper long-term consequences for EU gas demand.

Completion of 10 MW Oslomej 2 PVPP in North Macedonia expected in several months

Turkish Kaltun Energy obtains permit for 34 MW Dren wind park project in North Macedonia

Mozambique first recipient of World Bank emission reductions payments via Forest Carbon Partnership Facility

Iran reportedly to supply desalination equipment to Kazakhstan for plant on Caspian Sea coast

bneGREEN: Romanian bank BCR issues first green bond

Lender BCR joins a growing number of corporate issuers of green bonds in Romania.

Egypt is in talks to build green hydrogen-fuelled water desalination plant along Suez Canal