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February 25, 2025
Vietnam to update Power Development Plan amid ambitious energy goals
Vietnam is expected to finalize the updated National Power Development Plan (PDP8) by the end of February. According to the draft, the country has significantly raised its electricity demand forecasts, energy imports, and renewable energy capacity. Solar
February 24, 2025Germany's new chancellor faces coalition challenges affecting climate goals
Germany's election results nearly settled, with the Christian Democratic Union / Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), leading the race, as expected.
February 24, 2025Can Germany lead unified EU green strategy as Trump reshapes global politics?
As the new U.S. administration under president Donald Trump upends decades of transatlantic relations and the wider geopolitical order, Germany faces the challenging task of resetting relations with its neighbours to ensure a strong EU role in the world.
February 21, 2025Vietnam unveils coal phase-out plan, intends to stop 2 coal-power plants by 2030
To achieve net zero by 2050, Vietnam is implementing an energy transition action plan, which includes phasing out outdated coal-fired power plants while exploring the feasibility of co-firing biomass and ammonia.
February 21, 2025Indonesia, U.S. weaken climate goals, jeopardizing early coal phase-out
Indonesia’s climate envoy has cast doubt on the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, calling coal plant closures “economic suicide,” threatening the $20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
February 20, 2025Fossil fuel, plastic, and agrichemical companies coordinate social media on climate change, study finds
A recent study reveals a strong connection between three fossil fuel-based industries — oil and gas, plastics, and agrichemicals — and their use of social media to deny climate change and delay climate action.
February 20, 2025China replaces fixed pricing with market-driven rates for renewable energy
China will end its fixed pricing mechanism for renewable energy and require electricity generated from such sources to be sold at market-determined rates. The new policy was announced via a government notice issued on Feb. 9.
February 19, 2025TotalEnergies partners Air Liquide to expand green hydrogen production
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide announced on Feb. 18 that they will invest €600 million (about USD 627 million) to produce green hydrogen in the Netherlands using offshore wind energy.
February 19, 2025Carbon Forward Asia 2025 set for Singapore, exploring latest carbon market trends
Asia-Pacific’s leading annual carbon market event, Carbon Forward Asia 2025, will be held in Singapore from March 4 to 5, bringing together experts from across the region to discuss ASEAN’s carbon markets, emerging opportunities.
February 18, 2025Climate change made LA wildfires 35% more likely under hot, dry conditions: Report
The devastating fires that swept through parts of Los Angeles in January. A recent report finds that climate change made the hot, dry conditions that fueled the deadly fires roughly 35% more likely.