Why didn't the U.S. aid with Cuba fire? A humanitarian and ecological disaster unfolded 90 miles from Florida, and the U.S. just sat back and watched Salon · Aug 16, 2022
BHP to make record dividend payment after coal recovery lights up its annual earnings World’s biggest miner expects demand from China to be a ‘source of stability’ in the year ahead Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022
Egypt Renews Adherence to Nile River Water Rights Egypt has renewed its “adherence” to its water rights, a few days after Ethiopia announced completing the third filling of its mega dam reservoir and the electricity production from the second turbine without agreement from downstream countries. Egypt and Sudan demand that Ethiopia halt the construction work at the Grand… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022
India's fuel demand continues to fall in August as monsoon sets in NEW DELHI: Diesel demand in India fell for the second month in a row as the onset of monsoon chipped away consumption in key sectors like agriculture, preliminary industry data showed Tuesday. The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022
Will Morrison secrecy saga revive PEP-11 gas project? The proponent of an offshore gas exploration project that former prime minister Scott Morrison killed off has called on the federal and state governments to reconsider their opposition to the project. Newcastle Herald · Aug 16, 2022
Total methane emissions have declined since 1991, but methane emissions from livestock are up The Inflation Reduction Act aims to reduce emissions from agriculture and natural gas systems , the top two sources of methane emissions USAFacts · Aug 15, 2022
Qld hydrogen tilt needs big renewable push A future in which Queensland is a green hydrogen superpower will demand a huge investment in renewable energy and a considerable labour pool for construction. AAP · Aug 15, 2022
BGRIM posts B14.67bn earnings in Q2 SET-listed B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) recorded revenue of 14.6 billion baht in the second quarter of 2022 from higher electricity tariffs, increased sale volumes and contributions from renewals in Laos and Thailand. Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022
Ratch deals put capacity plan on course Ratch Group Plc, Thailand's largest private power producer by capacity, expects to conclude three deals on new asset purchases in the third quarter of this year to put it on track to add 700 megawatts of electricity generation capacity to its portfolio in 2022. Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022
How Will Americans Heat Their Homes This Winter? Concern Growing Over Decades-Low Inventory Of Heating Oil Global disruptions in the energy supply chain are becoming a cause of concern for households and industry. Supply shortages in energy used for heating, specifically, could become a problem for the winter ahead in the U.S. and Europe. Benzinga · Aug 15, 2022
Norway hits export record amid soaring gas prices Norway’s exports have reached a record in July that is driven mainly by higher natural gas prices The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022
Grenadian minister Simon Stiell to be next UN climate chief Grenada’s environment minister faces task of getting countries back on track to meet climate goals ahead of Cop27 The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022
British Gas customers urged to check these things ahead of new energy price cap What to do about the new energy price cap if you're a British Gas customer Manchester Evening News · Aug 15, 2022
Kosovo stops import of electricity and begins energy rationing Power blackouts after wholesale prices soar as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022 What is Labour’s plan to freeze energy bills? Sir Keir Starmer says he ‘wouldn’t let people pay a penny more’ and argues £29bn strategy would save families £1,000 a year and help bring inflation down
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022 Labour’s energy bill freeze makes more sense politically than economically Criticisms of proposals are many, and price tag of £30bn assumes it will be needed for only six months
Reuters · Aug 15, 2022 Ukraine to resume excise tax on fuel to replenish budget during war The Ukrainian government has asked parliament to partially restore excise tax on petrol and diesel fuel to boost the state budget, depleted by months of war with Russia, Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on Monday.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022 Germans face higher bills as tax aids natural gas importers Germans are facing a new tax on natural gas use that could cost the average household several hundred euros a year and is aimed at rescuing importers slammed by Russian cutbacks tied to the war in Ukraine
Reuters · Aug 15, 2022 Iran tanker retrieves oil seized by U.S., set to leave Greece An Iranian-flagged tanker has retrieved an oil cargo which the United States had confiscated and is set to leave Greece, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Birmingham Post · Aug 15, 2022 Velocys buoyed by transatlantic policy backing for green jet fuel as US Congress win follows UK launch Oxford University spin-out is behind plans for British Airways-backed refinery near Immingham
Reuters · Aug 15, 2022 South Africa's 'silent revolution' as those with cash go solar Thanks to his rooftop solar panels, Pierre Moureau only notices the blackouts that regularly plunge South Africans into darkness when complaints pop up on his Johannesburg neighbourhood's WhatsApp group.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022 Keir Starmer 'will not apologise' for holiday and rules out nationalising energy firms KEIR Starmer has defended jetting off on holiday during the cost-of-living crisis as he set out his stall for dealing with soaring fuel bills,…
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022 Starmer pledges to freeze fuel bills by extending windfall tax The Opposition leader contrasted Labour’s ‘robust’ plan with the ‘internal battle’ of the Tory leadership race and ‘lame duck’ Prime Minister.
Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022 Record-high electricity price rise approved The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved an 18% rise in the price of electricity for the September-December quarter, to a record-high 4.72 baht per kilowatt hour (unit).
Reuters · Aug 15, 2022 Kosovo starts power cuts as a result of energy crisis Kosovo’s energy distribution company, KEDS, said it would start power cuts at 8 a.m. on Monday because of a lack of domestic production and high import prices.“Consumers will have six hours on and two hours off,” KEDS spokesperson Viktor Buzhala told Reuters. The company did not say when the cuts…