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February 18, 2023
Australian 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, 2023
China's CNPC set to strike 30-year LNG deal with Qatar
China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) is close to finalizing an agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from QatarEnergy for up to 30 years from the Middle Eastern exporter's massive North Field expansion project, three people with knowledge of t
February 16, 2023
Denmark grants first CO2 storage licences for North Sea projects
The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities has awarded its first licences to capture and store carbon in the North Sea to Wintershall Dea, INEOS Energy and TotalEnergies.
February 15, 2023
Germany eyes long-term LNG supply deal with Oman
Germany and Oman are in advanced talks to strike a long-term deal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) lasting at least ten years as Berlin seeks alternatives to Russian fuel supply, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
February 13, 2023
Switzerland’s solar dam helps fill winter energy gaps
Swiss energy firm Axpo has built a snaking wall of solar panels on Switzerland's longest dam to maximize green energy generation throughout the winter months.
February 13, 2023
France appeals EU for recognizing nuclear-produced hydrogen
France is spearheading a campaign to have the European Union acknowledge low-carbon hydrogen produced by nuclear power in its renewable energy rules, but some member states are opposed to the notion, fearing it will undermine efforts to quickly scale up w
February 08, 2023
Canada signs $500M renewable energy deals to combat climate change
Canada’s Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault announced on Friday a new Alberta wind-generation facility in collaboration with Capital Power.
February 07, 2023
Slovenia accelerates renewables deployment to meet EU's target
Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Energy released a draft bill on renewable energy facility siting to accelerate the construction of wind and solar power plants by regulating spatial planning.
February 06, 2023
Scotland expects renewables boom with EU’s largest energy storage complex
The new battery storage facilities worth £900 million in Scotland will improve resilience during downtime, according to Michael Matheson, cabinet secretary for Net Zero, Energy, and Transport.
February 06, 2023
Germany to invest €80 million in green hydrogen transport
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has earmarked 80 million euros for investments in the production of green hydrogen for the transport sector.