NREL said it had established the CPO to “accelerate [its] leadership in securing renewable energy technologies and distributed energy systems”

The US offshore wind market is expected to grow several-fold increase in capacity, from 2020 levels of (42 MW) to estimated ~28 GW by 2030

The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 1.7% to close at 6,789.6 in a solid start to March, posting its biggest intraday percentage gain since Jan. 7.

Overall, Iberdrola’s operating profit fell by 3% to €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), driven by its recent commissioning of new plants as it ramps up its renewables capacity.

U.S. Rig Count is up 5 from last week at 402, Canada Rig Count is down 9 from last week to 163,

Brent fell 63 cents, or 0.9%, to $66.25 a barrel. WTI dropped 72 cents, or 1.1%, to $62.81 a barrel.

China had the highest gain in coal imports from the U.S. among the top destinations in the fourth quarter of 2020. The Asian country imported 1.0 Mt of coal from the U.S. during the period, a 251.8% increase year over year and a 748.2% jump quarter over quarter.

The blue-chip CSI300 index fell 2.4% to 5,336.76, while the Shanghai Composite Index dropped 2.1% to 3,509.08 points.

The offshore wind industry installed just over 6 GW of new capacity globally in 2020, nearly the same levels as the previous year.

Turkey wind energy contributed to over 10% of the country's total electric production for the first time.

Turkey plans to invest a total of $9.3 billion (TL 66.56 billion) in electricity distribution during the upcoming five-year period

France’s installed renewable capacity, including hydropower, increased by more than 2 GW in 2020

The Board of Directors reviewed the issue of electing the Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and unanimously resolved to reelect Alexey Miller as Chairman of the Management Committee for a 5-year term starting from May 31, 2021.

Santos notes the announcement from S&P Global Ratings (S&P) reaffirming Santos’ BBB- credit rating with stable outlook.

Brent gained 37 cents, 0.6%, to $67.41 a barrel. WTI was at $63.54 a barrel, up 32 cents, 0.5%.