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2021, January, 21, 14:10:00
U.S. NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT
The U.S. nuclear energy industry pulled out some big wins in 2020,
2021, January, 20, 14:25:00
UAE, U.S. STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
Dr. Al Jaber said, "Our strategic alliance with the U.S. is also very strong.
2021, January, 20, 14:15:00
SOLAR MARKET EXPANDING
The expanding solar market could also provide a needed source of employment for the recession-stricken nation. Renewable energy employs 11.5 million people worldwide, and solar power accounts for 33% of that
2021, January, 19, 13:50:00
EU GAS MARKETS ARE CHANGING
The European Commission is planning to issue new proposals for gas legislation in the last quarter of 2021. EU gas markets are on the cusp of dramatic changes.
2021, January, 19, 13:45:00
U.S. FOSSIL FUEL WILL UP
U.S. production of all fossil fuels—crude oil, coal, dry natural gas, and natural gas plant liquids (NGPL)—to increase in 2022, but forecast fossil fuel production will remain lower than the 2019 peak.
2021, January, 19, 13:30:00
SCOTLAND WIND POWER 10 GW
In October 2020, the Scottish government raised its target for offshore wind power capacity by 2030 from 8 GW to 11 GW.
2021, January, 15, 12:00:00
GLOBAL OIL DEMAND WILL UP BY 5.9 MBD
For 2021, global oil demand is forecast to increase by 5.9 mb/d y-o-y to average 95.9 mb/d.
2021, January, 15, 11:55:00
OPEC+ STABILIZATION
The OPEC+ alliance, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, decided in December after days of heated negotiations to ease their stringent quotas by a collective 500,000 b/d for January, instead of the originally scheduled 2 million b/d tapering.
2021, January, 15, 11:20:00
ENERGY LANDSCAPE IS CHANGING
Assuming human behavior holds steady, a big transition to electricity will send demand skyrocketing. Making matters worse, this will all be happening as we transition away from easily scaled fossil fuel sources to more finicky renewables.
2021, January, 15, 11:15:00
GRID DIGITALIZATION: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES IN 2021
The modern grid, also known as the smart grid, is interconnected and automated, with many technologies involved, including artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
2021, January, 14, 13:45:00
U.S. SMALL NUCLEAR PROMOTION
It is the policy of the United States to promote advanced reactor technologies, including small modular reactors, to support defense installation energy flexibility and energy security, and for use in space exploration,
2021, January, 13, 13:30:00
CHINA GDP WILL UP BY 7.9%
GDP growth is projected at 1.9 percent in 2020 and 7.9 percent in 2021,
2021, January, 13, 13:25:00
U.S. NUCLEAR STRATEGIC VISION
Nuclear power supplies about 20% of US electricity generation and is by far the nation's largest source of carbon-free energy and the most reliable, operating at a capacity factor of more than 93%, the strategy notes.
2021, January, 13, 13:20:00
GLOBAL SOLAR FUNDING UP 24%
The solar ETF was up 225%, with 15 solar stocks up over 100% in 2020.
2021, January, 12, 11:15:00
SMALL MODULAR NUCLEAR EXPANSION
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in a recent report said more than 70 SMR designs and concepts exist worldwide. SMRs also are being touted for their ability to work as a multi-module plant, combining modules for more power output.
