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Facing an Imminent Deadline, Nations Struggle to Agree on a Global Plastics Treaty

Facing an Imminent Deadline, Nations Struggle to Agree on a Global Plastics Treaty

Offshore Wind Power
17-02-2023

Brazil’s Aneel Approves 1.2+ GW of Auctioned Renewable and Gas Capacity
Brazil’s National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) has approved the results and awarded capacity for two auctions held in 2022 totalling renewable and gas-fired capacity, The agency also approved a tender for the construction of new transmission l
Nuclear Technology
17-02-2023

Correction: Nuclear Removed From VA. Energy Fund Bill
O'QuinnNuclear Newswire erroneously reported this morning that the Virginia Senate’s Finance and Appropriations Committee on February 15 advanced legislation that included nuclear in a list of energy technologies that would receive resea
Solar Power Plant
15-02-2023

Smarter Climate Finance for the Developing World
Without a concerted effort by governments and international financial institutions to harmonise standards and strengthen incentives for investments in decarbonisation across the developing world, mid-century net-zero targets will slip out of reach. Three
Hydrogen Production
14-02-2023

European Commission Proposes Regulation for Renewable Hydrogen Definition
The European Commission has today (February 13) proposed rules for the definition of renewable hydrogen in the EU with two Delegated Acts under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED).The Acts, part of a broad EU regulatory framework, are aimed at ensuring t
Nuclear Technology
13-02-2023

Sanctions Against Russian Nuclear Industry Should Become Part of Global Sanctions – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy notes that sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry should become part of global sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine.Source: evening appeal of the presidentQuote: "There is another sanction step of
Nuclear Technology
13-02-2023

Democrats Wrestle With Studying ‘Advanced’ Nuclear Energy in Wake of Minnesota Carbon-Free Bill
The research might be something of an olive branch from Democrats to minority Republicans, who lambasted the DFL for refusing to lift a ban on new nuclear plants in the landmark electricity regulations signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday.The Minnesota Stat
Nuclear Reactor
11-02-2023

Cabinet Approves Change in Japanese Nuclear Policy
Japan's Cabinet has approved a policy to allow new nuclear power reactors to be constructed and the operation of existing reactors to be extended from 40 to 60 years.(Image: (DavidRockDesign / Pixabay)Since July, an advisory panel - the Green Tran
Energy Taxation
07-02-2023

Green Loans: The Sustainable Business Move
In recent news, it has emerged that global banks are failing to invest in renewables in line with commitments made at Paris COP21. With 93% of overall energy funding going towards fossil fuel projects and only 7% funneled into sustainability projects, the
Energy Subsidies
06-02-2023

US Climate Subsidies Unsettle Europe’s Green Industry Plans
Manufacturer Northvolt chose Heide in the northern region of Schleswig-Holstein primarily for the abundance of renewable energy produced by the wind whipping in off the North Sea.An empty field near Heide in a corner of Germany known more for its cabbage
Energy Taxation
06-02-2023

Fuel Tax Exemptions Make No Sense – For the Climate or the Economy
Petrol and Diesel pumps at a service station in Sydney. (AAP Image/James Gourley)Revising the generous fuel tax credits given to businesses should be a priority for the Albanese government, because keeping them would conflict with two other pressing prior
Rooftop PV System
03-02-2023

European Council Speeds up Permission Procedures but Only for Solar Systems on Buildings
Following an EU Commission proposal, the Council of the European Union adopted its Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 on 19 December 2022 as a framework to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy. It came into force with its publication in the EU&
Wind Farm
01-02-2023

Natural Power Appointed as Owner’s Engineer at Cushaling Wind Farm
Natural Power has commenced service delivery on the nine-turbine, 56 MW Cushaling wind farm in counties Offaly and Kildare, Ireland.Fulfilling the roles of Project Manager, Owner’s Engineer, and Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) on behalf
Offshore Wind Power
30-01-2023

Wind Farms Backed by Green Subsidies Could Be Paid More to Switch Off
Wind farms backed by government subsidies could be paid more to switch off than to generate power, The Telegraph has learnt.A lack of grid storage and transmission infrastructure means that the UK is regularly producing more electricity from wind than it
Energy Subsidies
29-01-2023

EU Must Answer U.S. Clean Energy Subsidies, Commissioner Says on Washington Visit
European Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton speaks at a news conference in Brussels, Belgium, September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File PhotoWASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The European Union wants a deal quickly with the United States to resol
Oil & Gas Trade
29-01-2023

U.S. Lawmakers Ask Kerry to Urge Uae to Replace Oil Boss as COP28 President
United Arab Emirates' Industry Minister Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File PhotoWASHINGTON, Jan
Personnel Appointment
26-01-2023

CONSOL Energy Appoints New President
CONSOL Energy Inc. has announced the promotion of Mitesh B. Thakkar to the position of President, in addition to his current role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This promotion is being made as part of the company’s long-term succession planni
Africa Energy
24-01-2023

Cameroon Plans to Halve Fuel Subsidies
The Cameroonian government plans to halve fuel subsidies in 2023. Indeed, the authorities are expected to allocate for the subsidies in 2023 only half of the XAF700bn (US$1.2bn) budgeted for 2022. Consequently, pump prices are expected to rise. However, t
Nuclear Policy
20-01-2023

Canadian and UK Regulators Agree Terms for Cooperation
Terms of Reference have been signed and published between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) for a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the two organisations. They plan to share best practice an
Oil & Gas Trade
19-01-2023

Oil Giant Aramco Says Windfall Taxes ‘Not Helpful’ and Could Stifle Decarbonization
KEY POINTSPolicymakers in a number of countries are calling for windfall taxes on major oil and gas companies, many of which saw record profits in the last year.The debate surrounding the oil industry has been dominated by tensions between the need for en
SMR
18-01-2023

French Bill on Accelerating Nuclear New Build Progresses to Senate
The French Senate has begun discussing a bill aimed at accelerating procedures related to the construction of new nuclear facilities near existing nuclear sites and to the operation of existing facilities. In February last year, President Emmanuel Macron
Nuclear Power Plant
13-01-2023

Changes to Swedish Law Proposed to Enable Nuclear New Build
A proposal to amend Sweden's legislation on nuclear power has been presented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari. The proposed changes would remove the current law limiting the number of react
Nuclear Power Plant
13-01-2023

South Korea Increases Expected Contribution of Nuclear Power
Nuclear energy will account for 34.6% of South Korea's electricity generation by 2036, compared with 27.4% in 2021, according to the latest plan finalised by the country's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).The start up of Shin
Hydropower Plant
12-01-2023

Brochu stepping down as president and CEO of Hydro-Québec
Hydro-Québec’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Sophie Brochu, announced to the president of the board of directors that she will end her term on April 11.I arrived at Hydro-Québec in April 2020, when Quebec was hit h
Energy Subsidies
12-01-2023

Scotland on Mission to Become ‘Renewables Powerhouse’ Contemplates No New Oil & Gas Policy
In pursuit of accelerating the transition to clean energy, the Scottish government has released a draft energy strategy, which aims to shape the country’s next 25 years of energy production. This includes the possibility of reducing oil and gas
Power Construction
11-01-2023

Sedler Takes Over Interconnector Division of National Grid Ventures
Rebecca Sedler. Image courtesy National Grid VenturesNational Grid Ventures has announced that Rebecca Sedler will take over as managing director of Interconnectors from effective April 1.Part of the National Grid group, National Grid Ventures (NGV) is th

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