Project launched to create 'hydrogen highway' to Rotterdam A variety of partners will now undertake engineering studies to develop a pilot as a precursor to large-scale export Insider UK · Dec 14, 2022
G7 nations to provide Vietnam with $15.5 billion to cut coal use The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations will provide $15.5 billion to help Vietnam transition away from coal, the British foreign office said on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday briefing: Why the nuclear fusion breakthrough doesn’t mean we’re in energy utopia In today’s newsletter: US scientists this week announced progress on a potentially revolutionary source of renewable energy. But there’s still a way to go The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
Every country needs to do their bit to help save the planet With Russia threatening to cut off gas supplies to Europe for good, the hard reality is we need to develop an energy mix that relies less on imports from hostile foreign lands. Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022
Energy company to refund thousands of customers after Ofgem raised concerns The company is set to pay out £830,000, after an assessment highlighted concerns around the provision of additional support credits for prepayment meters customers. Nottingham Post · Dec 14, 2022
Plan to cap gas and coal prices wins enough support to pass parliament The federal Greens are lending their support to a plan to cap coal and gas prices and provide energy bill relief in return for a funding package to help households and businesses get off gas faster. ABC News · Dec 14, 2022
Nuclear fusion 'breakthrough': How scientists achieved it, and what it means for clean energy An elusive goal in the global race to create clean, green nuclear energy has been achieved by US scientists. So how significant is the "breakthrough" announcement? ABC News · Dec 14, 2022
Why fusion ignition is being hailed as a major breakthrough in fusion – a nuclear physicist explains American scientists have announced what they have called a major breakthrough in a long-elusive goal of creating energy from nuclear fusion. The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022
U.S. finding grid equipment for Ukraine at home and abroad - officials As Washington sends Ukraine U.S.-sourced power equipment to help the country's grid recover from Russian attacks, it is also scouring for those supplies worldwide, U.S. officials said on Tuesday. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
A major 'fusion breakthrough' was just officially announced in the US. But what does it actually mean? For the first time, scientists in the US have confirmed a fusion energy experiment achieved net gain. This means releasing more energy than it takes to initiate, demonstrating the physical basis for producing fusion energy in a controlled way. The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022
Energy-saving efforts ‘critical gap’ in UK’s response to soaring bills – report UK Energy Research Centre director Rob Gross says neglecting efforts to curb demand is ‘a hugely wasted opportunity’. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Energy support scheme to be extended in April, Jeremy Hunt says The Chancellor said more details would be announced 'very shortly' Nottingham Post · Dec 13, 2022
BCP celebrates changes with new logo Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) has marked more than 20 years of growth with a new identity, reflected through a redesigned leaf logo as it transitions to clean energy and a mission to maintain Thailand's energy security. Bangkok Post · Dec 13, 2022
Physicists achieve a "holy grail" of nuclear fusion — with a long road ahead Scientists just proved that they can create excess fusion energy with lasers, a first step toward a new form of renewable energy. Inverse · Dec 13, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2022 Offshore wind to power Hunter Renewable Energy zone The Hunter and Central Coast have been formally declared as the state's fourth renewable energy zone, and the first to feature offshore wind energy
The Conversation · Dec 13, 2022 To clean up Australia's power grid, we're going to need many thousands more skilled workers – and fast To get Australia’s grid 82% powered by renewables by 2030 is a huge increase. At present, the electricity powering eastern and southern states is around 33% renewable.
ABC News · Dec 13, 2022 Facing a cold northern winter, Japan watches Australia's energy market intervention closely The Japanese government adds its voice to the debate about plans for coal and gas price caps amid concerns about energy security at home.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2022 Emergency top-level meeting as Shetland homes 'could be without power for days' SCOTTISH Ministers have met to discuss potential efforts to support communities and restore power in Shetland.
Salon · Dec 13, 2022 A green breakthrough in Louisiana Davante Lewis' victory brings new attention to the importance of public service commissions
Tribune News Service · Dec 13, 2022 US hails fusion breakthrough as energy dream takes shape After more than 50 years of false starts, nuclear fusion is finally taking a resolute step closer to becoming the world’s newest energy source.
ABC News · Dec 13, 2022 The training program that's both helping prisoners and tackling Australia's skills shortage This new program is giving prisoners a second chance – and addressing one of Australia's major skills shortages.
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022 Ignore the doomsayers -- green energy is our future City Voices: More and more clean energy is coming every year
Zenger · Dec 13, 2022 Morocco Fertilizer Firm Invests In Green Initiatives, Including Effort With U.S. Fund Morocco Green Economy
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022 US scientists confirm ‘major breakthrough’ in nuclear fusion Successful experiment could pave way for abundant clean energy in future, but major hurdles remain
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022 Scientists announce breakthrough in nuclear fusion that could mean ‘near-limitless clean energy’ Scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California announced they have achieved the “Holy Grail” of producing more energy from a fusion reaction than it took to trigger it