China Projected To Hit Peak Carbon Emissions In 2023, Adds Record Renewable Energy Capacity
A recent report found that China may have already reached a tipping point in its journey towards net-zero emissions.
Israel-Hamas Conflict Threatens EU-Egypt LNG Deal, Oxford Energy Institute Says
War in the Middle East has shaken up regional energy markets, as Israel's natural gas facilities hang in limbo and Egypt's energy grid struggles to stay online.
Republican Hopefuls Spar For Position As Energy Hawks
Oil and gas production was front and center at Wednesday night's debate, unlike former President Donald Trump.
Deep Sea Mining Gets Yellow Light From International Seabed Authority, Rebuffing Calls For Moratorium
The ISA ultimately decided not to decide the fate of deep sea mining Wednesday, setting up a final decision next year.
Brazil Hedges Bets On Energy As Social Agenda Tops Lula's Priorities
Brazil has quickly emerged as Latin America's leading source of renewable energy—as well as its largest fossil fuel producer.
Texas Proposition 7 Passes, Bolstering Electric Grid, Natural Gas Capacity
Texas voters approved a measure on Tuesday to allocate one-third of its $30 billion budget surplus towards natural gas power plants.
As Hurricane Season Ends In Tragedy, Solar Microgrids Offer A More Resilient Future
Hurricane Otis' devastation in Mexico energy system vulnerabilities during natural disasters; solar microgrids could be the key to a stormier future.
Lithium-ion Explosions Present Challenges To The Future Of Battery Technology
A viral video of a JetBlue passenger's mobile device spontaneously combusting made headlines last week. This may still be just the beginning of lithium-related explosions.
Deep Sea Mining Decision Looms, Pitting Green Energy Against Environmental Protection
The International Seabed Authority meets this week in Jamaica to discuss allowing the beginning of large-scale deep sea mining.
Texas Voters Poised To Bet On Natural Gas To Shore Up State Power Grid
Proposition 7 will likely be passed on Tuesday, giving $10 billion to Texas state regulators for the development and expansion of natural gas plants.
Macron Visits Kazakhstan And Uzbekistan As Race For Uranium Supply Accelerates
French President Emmanuel Macron toured Central Asia this week, as his country seeks to secure future sources of fueling France's massive nuclear program.
Chevron Reportedly Discusses 15-Year Extension For European LNG Supply
Chevron is in talks to extend its European natural gas supply contracts by 15 years, continuing the recent trend of oil and gas giants betting on the longevity of fossil fuels, according to Reuters.
Albemarle's Growth Slows In Third Quarter Amid Volatility In Lithium Sector
The world's most valuable lithium company posted meager returns in its third quarter earnings statement.
Ecuador's Oil Ban Presents Fraught Opportunity For President-Elect, Likely To Be Delayed
Newly elected president Daniel Noboa will manage the end of oil extraction amidst dueling political and security crises. Will Ecuador be able to build a post-oil economy?
Ørsted's Profits Turn To Losses, Company Scraps Plans For New Jersey Wind Farm
Danish renewable energy company Ørsted posted substantial losses in their financial statement for the first nine months of 2023.
The US Could Be The Next Lithium Superpower
The world's largest lithium deposit was recently discovered in Nevada. Is the US -- and the rest of the world -- ready?
Canadian Oil Pipeline Expansion Hits Snag, Causing Headache For Trudeau
A key oil pipeline extension project in Western Canada is three-quarters complete and far over budget -- and no one is willing to pick up the rest of the tab.
Nuclear Energy Gets A Push In The West From United Kingdom Energy Act
Landmark energy legislation passes in the UK, paving the way for expanded nuclear capacity. Nuclear energy might finally be making a comeback in the West.
Duke Energy To Construct First US Green Hydrogen Facility In Florida
Duke Energy announced plans Friday to develop a cutting-edge energy system facility on the outskirts of Orlando.
Australia's Richest Woman Threatens $1 Billion Lithium Deal
Gina Rinehart, head of Australia's largest mining company, has inserted herself into a foreign takeover of an Australian lithium miner for the second time this month.
Chevron's Profit Recovers From Second Quarter, Slumps From Last Year
Results are directly affected by fluctuations in global oil prices.
ExxonMobil's Profit And Sales Sink in Third Quarter
Results were strongly affected by oil prices, which were much higher a year before.
World's First Large-Scale Sodium-Ion Battery Facility Moves Ahead
A Swedish firm makes progress toward the world's first large-scale sodium-ion battery factory, potentially threatening lithium's dominance of the EV battery market.
Global Consumption Of Oil, Gas And Coal To Peak by 2030, IEA Says
The IEA's annual flagship report details both encouraging and troubling signs for global energy markets.
Japanese Researchers Revolutionize EV Battery Tech With Cobalt-Free Breakthrough
Researchers have developed a new electric vehicle battery design without the use of cobalt, one of the rarest and most environmentally destructive EV battery components.
Proposed Algeria-Germany Green Hydrogen Pipeline Could Be A Game-changer For European Energy
Germany is discussing plans to source green hydrogen from Algeria, reducing energy dependency on Russia and working towards fulfilling EU climate objectives.
Sanctions Relief Won't Save Venezuela's Oil Industry, Analysts Say
In Venezuela, sanctions relief coincides with a groundswell of support for Maduro's opposition, raising hopes for the oil industry's revival.
Lithium Looms Large Over Argentine Presidential Election
Argentina's next president will face a dizzying blend of economic challenges and opportunities.
New York Governor Hochul's Veto Imperils Climate Targets By Blocking Offshore Wind Farm
Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to veto the construction of an offshore wind farm in New York could jeopardize the state's ability to achieve its renewable energy goals.
