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February 23, 2023
Australia must accelerate renewables deployment to avoid power shortage
Blackouts could hit eastern Australia by the middle of this decade if renewable energy projects are not scaled up as the country rapidly shifts away from its reliance on coal-fired power plants, the energy market operator said on Tuesday.
February 22, 2023Indonesia’s energy transition continues to face headwinds
Indonesia is one of the world's leading coal producers. Nonetheless, it has pledged to cut back on its usage of fossil fuels in the near future.
Last year, Indonesia signed five agreements to cut its carbon emissions. Among these was the $20 billion Ju
February 22, 2023Last year, Indonesia signed five agreements to cut its carbon emissions. Among these was the $20 billion Ju
Europe may face tighter energy shortage next winter, IEA's head warns
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned of potential energy shortages next winter due to a lack of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) entering the market, while China's appetite is set to rise this year.
February 21, 2023Oil-rich Guyana eyes carbon offset as lucrative revenue stream
Guyana, which has pioneered offshore oil exploration, is leveraging its inland forests to access carbon markets, a business that the government sees as more profitable than mining or agriculture, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said.
February 21, 2023Amazon funds $1.6 million for carbon-sequestering seaweed farm
Amazon.com has awarded 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) to a Dutch project testing the feasibility of commercially producing seaweed in between turbines of offshore wind farms, the company and organisers said.
February 20, 2023EU countries set to agree push on fossil fuel phase-out
European Union countries are ready to approve a diplomatic statement on Monday calling for a global phase-out of fossil fuels, as they prepare for this year’s COP28, a draft document revealed.
February 20, 2023Vietnam to postpone rules for offshore wind development
A European Union business representative said that Vietnam may not have a legal framework to regulate offshore wind farms until next year, potentially deferring billions of dollars in foreign investment in the sector.
February 20, 2023Supply chain, red tape hamper European renewables projects: RWE CEO
The most significant barriers to rapidly expanding renewable energy in Europe are supply chain capacity and an uncertain investment environment, according to Markus Krebber, CEO of Germany's largest utility RWE.
February 18, 2023Australian solar firm Vast merges with Nabors SPAC
Australian renewable energy firm Vast Solar has agreed to merge with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by Nabors Industries (NBR.N) in a transaction valued at $586 million.
February 18, 2023Skills shortage crisis threatens EU renewables targets
The European Union's ambition to rapidly expand solar and wind power relies on a big increase in the solar and wind workforce during a difficult hiring season.