Climate
2023, November, 27, 06:40:00
THE NEW FRANCE'S ENERGY & CLIMATE STRATEGY
France aims to reduce its final energy consumption by 30% in 2030 to 104 Mtoe (from around 143 Mtoe in 2022, according to first estimates), compared to 2012, and to reach a primary energy consumption of 157 Mtoe in 2030 (from 212 Mtoe in 2022).
2023, November, 27, 06:30:00
SOUTH AFRICA'S ENERGY INVESTMENT $8.8 BLN
The inclusion of development projects in Mpumalanga is an attempt to cushion that region from the economic impact of facilities closing down. Almost all of South Africa’s electricity — more than 80% of which comes from coal — is generated in the province.
2023, November, 23, 06:15:00
U.S. BATTERY INVESTMENT $3.5 BLN
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $3.5 billion from the Infrastructure Law to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide.
2023, November, 23, 06:10:00
INDONESIAN ENERGY TRANSITION INVESTMENT $21.6 BLN
Indonesia’s investment plan, known as the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP), states that Indonesia aims to increase the share of renewable energy in its power generation to 44% by 2030 (18% in 2022).
2023, November, 23, 06:05:00
GLOBAL RAPID OVERHEATING
Not only was September the hottest month ever, it also exceeded the previous record by an unprecedented 0.5°C, with global average temperatures at 1.8°C above pre-industrial levels.
2023, November, 17, 06:50:00
OIL PRICES 2023-24: $90 - $93
The Brent crude oil price will increase from an average of $90 per barrel (b) in the fourth quarter of 2023 to an average of $93/b in 2024.
2023, November, 17, 06:20:00
THE NEW NUCLEAR DECISIONS FOR CLIMATE
Many oil and gas, drilling, and extraction operations take place in remote locations, and in many cases, it is not possible for these processes to be fuelled by electricity from the grid. It is here that microreactors (MRs) or small modular reactors (SMRs) could provide a low carbon alternative.
2023, November, 17, 06:15:00
GLOBAL CLIMATE OXYMORONS AND OTHER MORONS
Oxymoron: (Merriam-Webster) : a combination of contradictory or incongruous words (such as cruel kindness) broadly : something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements
2023, November, 17, 06:10:00
U.S. ENERGY RESILIENCY
A total of $3.5 billion will flow to 58 projects selected in 44 different states for funding. All the named projects are designed to make energy infrastructure climate-proof. Anticipated results include expanding clean energy suppliers, microgrid investments, and significantly increasing gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.
2023, November, 3, 06:25:00
U.S. FOSSIL FUELS CHOICE
In the United States last year, according to the Energy Information Administration, natural gas accounted for 39.9 percent of electricity production; coal, 19.7 percent; nuclear, 18.2 percent; and renewables, the rest, although these are coming on fast.
2023, November, 3, 06:15:00
U.S. CLEAN ENERGY WILL UP
Funding and support are abundantly available for clean energy projects in America. The federal government has allocated billions in funding to incentivize Americans to move to clean energy.
2023, October, 27, 06:25:00
VAST SUBSIDIES FOR GREEN HYDROGEN
To reduce CO2 emissions, world leaders call for heavy industry to switch from natural gas and coal to hydrogen fuel. When hydrogen burns, the only combustion product is water vapor.
2023, October, 27, 06:15:00
SMART CITIES FOR PEOPLE
The definition of a Smart City is “a municipality that uses information and communication technologies to increase operational efficiency, share information and improve both the quality of government services and citizen welfare.”
2023, October, 13, 06:55:00
СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОЕ ПАРТНЕРСТВО РОССИИ, ИНДИИ, КИТАЯ
«Китай и Индия – стратегические партнёры России в части выстраивания нового, справедливого энергорынка и торговой инфраструктуры. Реализуются совместные инвестиционные проекты на территориях обеих стран. Прорабатываются или уже имеются планы по расширению трубопроводных мощностей по доставке нефти и газа из России в Китай», – заявил Николай Шульгинов.
2023, October, 13, 06:50:00
OIL PRICES 2023-24: $84 - $95
The Brent spot price increasing to average $95 per barrel (b) in 2024.