Lights out, ovens off: Europe preps for winter energy crisis Europe is staring down a winter energy crisis The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022
3 Facts That Prove Individual Changes Make A Difference To The Planet If Yr Feeling Apathetic Between the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, the Pete and Kim saga, and so much more, it’s been a weird year so far.To add insult to injury, we’ve also faced a considerable number of catastrophic natural events — because, on top of everything, we’re currently living through the ugly repercussions… Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2022
‘Field of dreams’: Queensland plans to build Australia’s largest publicly owned windfarm Government says the 150-turbine windfarm could generate enough electricity to power 230,000 homes The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2022
Hydrogen could ‘nearly double’ cost of heating a home compared with gas Using hydrogen would add about 70% to home energy bills, according to a report by a renewable energy charity The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022
NT Government says $40-billion economy by 2030 still in reach despite disruptions to Origin and Santos projects The Northern Territory government insists its ambitious $40 billion economic target remains on track, despite recent disruptions to the local gas sector. But concerns are being raised that it’s focusing on projects that could fail. ABC News · Sep 25, 2022
Queensland government plans to build Australia's largest state-owned wind farm — to be operational by 2026 The state government says the Tarong West Wind Farm will be built by the state's energy corporation Stanwell. It will be operational by 2026, should it pass final approval in 2024. ABC News · Sep 25, 2022
Why is the price of fuel going back up, yet again? It's estimated that around $500 million in federal fuel excise revenue was lost for every month the cut was in place. The Canberra Times · Sep 25, 2022
The safeguard mechanism: Australia’s emissions trading scheme in all but name From the time it was created, the mechanism has been subject to obfuscation. Labor is about to try and make it work, but it won’t be smooth sailing The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022
Reinstating the fuel excise: how much will petrol prices rise and why now? The excise was halved by the Coalition in March but budgetary pressures mean the new government is sticking with plans to raise it The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022
Germany's RWE and UAE's ADNOC Ink LNG Deal United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessed on Sunday the signing of a new Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) Agreement that will accelerate projects of joint interest between the UAE and Germany in energy security, decarbonization and climate action. The agreement was… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022
In Moldova, thousands in new call for government's resignation Several thousand people protested in Moldova's capital on Sunday for the second straight weekend to demand the resignation of the country's pro-Western government amid mounting anger over spiralling natural gas prices and inflation. Reuters · Sep 25, 2022
A 'nationally significant' freeport bid has been launched in south-west Wales It has been described as a bid that could provide the area with a "nationally significant energy infrastructure" which would support the development of floating offshore wind Wales Online · Sep 25, 2022
The Earth's Corr: Fracking plans stark raving mad and will do nothing to lower energy bills Fracking is environmentally destructive, has caused earthquakes, poisoned water sources and led to all sort of serious health concerns in the USA Belfast Live · Sep 25, 2022
Belfast only port in Ireland ready to build offshore wind turbines, according to new report "There is growing concern throughout industry that projects may have to be built from outside of Ireland or will need to wait for availability in Belfast" Belfast Live · Sep 25, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Sep 25, 2022 Former Rochdale vicar jailed after taking part in blockade of oil terminal The Rev Mark Coleman was one of 56 Just Stop Oil protesters jailed after refusing to comply with court proceedings
The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022 Mobile fuel dispensers gain popularity in Northeast India The region has more door-to-door diesel delivery trucks than most parts of India, Indian Oil Corporation officials said
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022 German leader continues Gulf tour with stops in UAE, Qatar German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has planted a tree at a mangrove park in the United Arab Emirates, a token nod to environmentalism during a two-day visit to the Gulf region focused mainly on securing new fossil fuel supplies and forging fresh alliances against Russia
The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022 With comfortable coal stocks, no power crisis this festive season, officials say The Coal Ministry is also coordinating with Railways for rakes for smooth supply of coal to the power sector
Dynamite News · Sep 25, 2022 Natural gas price to rise to record level this week Prices of natural gas, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser and is converted into CNG to run automobiles, is likely to rise to record levels at the rate review scheduled this week, sources said. Read more on Dynamite News:
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022 Egypt, Sudan to Continue Intense Consultation on GERD Egypt and Sudan agreed on Saturday to continue intense consultation and mutual coordination on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during the coming period for their common interest and the interest of their peoples. Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi received Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council, Lieutenant General Abdel…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022 Energy price rises: what will happen to UK households on 1 October? Most people won’t be billed the headline figure of £2,500, in fact modest gas and electricity users are likely to pay less
Tribune News Service · Sep 25, 2022 Philippines’ Marcos eyes China compromise on South China Sea The Philippines is interested in renewing talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea to expand and diversify its sources of energy, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022 Starmer sets out energy plan and hits out at ’12 years of failure’ under Tories The Labour leader said his party’s plans would see all electricity generated by renewable and nuclear power by 2030.
ABC News · Sep 24, 2022 Grid renewal generates billion-dollar shock as costs of energy transition become clear Australian consumers have been told to brace for big hikes in their power bills after a watchdog revealed the true cost of overhauling the grid to deal with the renewable energy transition.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022 Keir Starmer reveals plan to ‘boost jobs and slash emissions’ amid Liz Truss tax cuts The move could create half a million jobs and make the UK the first country to have a zero-emission power system, Labour says