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February 20, 2023
EU countries set to agree push on fossil fuel phase-out
European Union countries are ready to approve a diplomatic statement on Monday calling for a global phase-out of fossil fuels, as they prepare for this year’s COP28, a draft document revealed.
February 20, 2023Supply chain, red tape hamper European renewables projects: RWE CEO
The most significant barriers to rapidly expanding renewable energy in Europe are supply chain capacity and an uncertain investment environment, according to Markus Krebber, CEO of Germany's largest utility RWE.
February 18, 2023China's CNPC set to strike 30-year LNG deal with Qatar
China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) is close to finalizing an agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from QatarEnergy for up to 30 years from the Middle Eastern exporter's massive North Field expansion project, three people with knowledge of t
February 17, 2023Seven countries oppose EU’s overhaul of electricity market
Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg, and Latvia have warned Brussels not to make major changes to the European Union's power market in response to the energy crisis, calling instead for minor alterations.
February 16, 2023EU sets out framework for nuclear-derived hydrogen
The European Commission on Monday proposed regulations that could allow some hydrogen produced in nuclear-based energy systems to contribute toward EU renewable energy objectives, signaling a victory for pro-nuclear France.
February 16, 2023Denmark grants first CO2 storage licences for North Sea projects
The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities has awarded its first licences to capture and store carbon in the North Sea to Wintershall Dea, INEOS Energy and TotalEnergies.
February 13, 2023France appeals EU for recognizing nuclear-produced hydrogen
France is spearheading a campaign to have the European Union acknowledge low-carbon hydrogen produced by nuclear power in its renewable energy rules, but some member states are opposed to the notion, fearing it will undermine efforts to quickly scale up w
February 08, 2023Malaysian’s Petronas to buy Wirsol’s Australian renewables portfolio
Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas company Petronas is finalizing its acquisition of German developer Wirsol's renewable assets and pipeline in Australia, according to sources involved in the transaction.
February 08, 2023Canada signs $500M renewable energy deals to combat climate change
Canada’s Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault announced on Friday a new Alberta wind-generation facility in collaboration with Capital Power.
February 07, 2023Slovenia accelerates renewables deployment to meet EU's target
Slovenia's Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Energy released a draft bill on renewable energy facility siting to accelerate the construction of wind and solar power plants by regulating spatial planning.