H-bombs or chicken bones: the race to define the start of the Anthropocene Humanity is now a ‘geological superpower’ and declaring a new epoch is critical to tackling its impact, scientists say The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023
ADNOC Allocates $15 Bn to Low-Carbon Solutions ADNOC allocated $15 billion for landmark decarbonization projects by 2030, including carbon capture, electrification, new CO2 absorption technology, and enhanced investments in hydrogen and renewables. The announcement followed the guidance of ADNOC's Board of Directors in November 2022 to accelerate the delivery of its low-carbon growth strategy and approve its… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 6, 2023
SAK, TC Renewable team up to offer solar rooftops, loans SET-listed Saksiam Leasing (SAK), an auto and personal loan provider, wants to expand by providing loans for residential solar rooftops, aiming to grow the portfolio of the new business to 1 billion baht this year. Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023
Is green hydrogen the future of fuel? Green hydrogen is all the rage these days. During November's UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany will invest more than €4 billion (144 billion baht) in developing a market for it. Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023
Snowy Hydro could change our electricity grid and bring cheap power. But we have to build it Snowy Hydro 2.0 is a water-fuelled dream of cheap, clean electricity. But to make it happen, there are hurdles needing to be overcome. ABC News · Jan 5, 2023
What does the EPA count as 'renewable?' The agency wants more ethanol, biogas, and wood pellet power in the nation's fuel mix. Is that really a good thing? Salon · Jan 5, 2023
Putin has gambled away gas leverage, says German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck says ‘half of our eggs were in the basket of Putin’ but Germany is now recovering capacity The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Germany to draw up legislation to enable carbon storage A top German official says the government is working on legislation enabling the use of underground carbon storage, a much-discussed technology that he said is preferable to releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
India approves $2.3 billion to develop green hydrogen Marking its biggest effort yet to make India a global hub for production, use and export of hydrogen, the Indian federal government approved $2.3 billion funding with an aim to grow various segments of the green hydrogen sector in India The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
Al-Mudaifer: Saudi Arabia Attracting Foreign Investment to Explore Critical Minerals in the Region Saudi Arabia is exerting efforts to drive foreign investments into the Kingdom and surrounding region for the purpose of exploring strategic and vital minerals used in renewable energy, Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Saudi vice minister for mining affairs, told Asharq Al-Awsat. According to Al-Mudaifer, international reports confirm the world’s need for these… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 5, 2023
Full list of energy support for customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON and more We've detailed the support available from the main energy suppliers in the UK and what support there is for those who don't meet the benefit or low income threshold Manchester Evening News · Jan 5, 2023
Official new energy costs prediction announced - will energy bills go down in 2023? Cornwall Insight has said that if energy costs do drop below the Government’s Price Guarantee then it will no longer be a cost to them and, in turn, the taxpayer Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023
POINT: Nuclear fusion is the energy source of the future Last month, nuclear fusion topped headlines around the world when scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California announced an essential milestone in developing this nascent technology. They achieved “ignition,” meaning more energy came out of a reaction than was needed to make the reaction happen in the first place.… Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023
COUNTERPOINT: On energy policy, let’s live in the now “Still decades and hundreds of billions of dollars away”: that was the sobering refrain from the recent nuclear fusion announcement that has already taken decades and cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars to get to this point of … wait for it … still being decades and hundreds of… Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023
France 24 · Jan 5, 2023 How France’s prized nuclear sector stalled in Europe’s hour of need France should be in a strong position as Europe reels from the energy crisis, drawing on the renowned nuclear industry that supplies the lion’s share of its power. But France’s nuclear sector has been going through a tricky time, as a significant proportion of its reactors have had to close…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 Energy efficiency ‘war effort’ needed to cut bills and emissions, say MPs Ministers missed crucial opportunities but should use energy windfall tax to speed up insulation efforts, committee says
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 Westminster urged to halt exploration of undeveloped North Sea oil field THE UK Government is being urged to scrap exploration of an undeveloped North Sea oil field and transition away from fossil fuels.
Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023 Energy prices 'will almost certainly rise 20% in April' says Martin Lewis The current energy price guarantee caps the average household energy bill at £2,500-per-year, but this is set to end in April when the cap will rise to £3,000
Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023 Loss-making projects face BMA review City Hall will review three projects approved by past administrations which have been incurring heavy losses in an effort to make them more profitable, said deputy Bangkok governor Wisanu Subsompon.
Ballotpedia · Jan 5, 2023 Maine campaign submits signatures for initiative that would require voter approval for state entities and electric cooperatives borrowing $1 billion or more On Dec. 27, 2022, a campaign in Maine submitted signatures for an initiative that would require voter approval for borrowing $1 billion or more by state entities or electric cooperatives.
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023 Germany likely missed climate target again, activists angry Germany likely missed its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions last year, despite a massive effort by the new government to expand the use of renewable energy
Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2023 Walthamstow couple turn street into solar panel power station after sleeping on roof Dan Edelstyn and his partner Hilary Powell’s stunt helped smash their target of £100,000
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023 Cost to Treasury of subsidising home energy bills falls by £5bn, experts say Drop in wholesale gas prices means the cost to the government of the energy price guarantee will be reduced
Insider UK · Jan 4, 2023 Gravitricity partners French infrastructure firm to build prototype hydrogen store Companies now seeking funding and potential sites to rollout the technology across the UK
The Times of India · Jan 4, 2023 Government approves Rs 19,744 crore National Green Hydrogen Mission NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved National Green Hydrogen Mission with a total outlay of Rs 19,744 crore.