Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Clean Technologies News

China's clean technology exports prevented more CO2 emissions than the UK

According to a new analysis, China's green technology boom is having a greater impact on climate change than Britain's carbon emissions. According to Lauri Myllyvirta of the Centre…

The agenda of the UN summit is laid out by Turkey's COP31 president

On Monday, the president of Turkey's COP31 outlined a plan to 'transform' existing climate commitments into projects with measurable results. This included raising electricity's…

EU warns that Iran war will prolonge energy shock and force forced cuts

EU diplomats warned on Wednesday that if the Iran conflict continues, energy markets would face a 'prolonged supply shock, which could force fuel consumption to be cut. The Strait…

Draft shows that the EU's plan to reduce electricity taxes and move away from fossil fuels faster is a result of war.

A draft document revealed that the European Union intends to lower electricity taxes and accelerate the expansion of clean technologies to protect consumers from rising oil and gas prices.

Report: China invested $80 billion in cleantech overseas last year

According to a recent report from the Australian research group Climate Energy Finance, Chinese companies have invested $80 billion overseas in clean technologies to help absorb an oversupply.

Fashion brands boost solar energy with textile suppliers

Textile suppliers in Bangladesh, who account for 85% exports of Bangladesh, are under pressure to become more environmentally friendly. They hope that new initiatives will help…

Brazil's Cemig plans on leveraging hydroelectric expertise to build new power plants

Reynaldo Passanezi Filho, CEO of Brazil's Cemig state-controlled electricity utility, said that Cemig will use its hydropower experience to invest in clean technologies to boost the country's grid.

Nigeria’s Refining Revolution is Reshaping West Africa’s Energy Landscape

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The launch of the Dangote Refinery near the Port of Lagos presents an exciting opportunity to transform the energy and shipping markets in West Africa. And it stands to boost Nigeria’s…

AI's hunger for energy fuels geothermal startup but rivalry over natgas clouds the future

The number of geothermal energy startups is on the rise, as Big Tech companies look to power their AI data centers with natural gas. However, long-term investment remains uncertain…

What are the differences between Trump and Harris' energy policies?

Both Donald Trump, a Republican, and Kamala Harrias are Democrats. They both want to increase production while keeping prices low for consumers. The main difference is that Harris…

Deese, a Harris advisor, calls for a Marshall Plan on clean energies

Brian Deese is an adviser to Vice President Kamala's presidential campaign. He called for a program that would lend money to allies to purchase green energy technologies in the…

Harris' energy strategy is ambiguous from a strategic perspective, say her aides

Since Vice President Kamala Harris joined the White House race 25 days ago, she has been keeping energy executives on their toes. Was she the anti-pollution and climate change warrior Attorney General of California?

Canada Environment Minister: 'No Apologies' for Oil Sector Support

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Canada's top climate change official on Thursday said she would make no apologies for the nation's support for its oil producers, saying environmental and economic policies must…

Eelectrification: Re-engineering a Low-carbon O&G Industry

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Cleaner and greener: Azeez Mohammed, president & CEO of GE's Power Conversion business, discusses the key role of electrification technology in decarbonizing the oil and gas value…

DNV GL, EU to Promote Offshore Wind Market in Indian

DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, is today showcasing the final reports in a study which demonstrates the commercial and…

Climate Policies Won't Strand Oil & Gas: Kemp

Fossil fuel-producing companies have been thrown onto the defensive over the last two years by the argument that many of their reserves will be "stranded" as the world transitions to cleaner forms of energy.

US Solar Industry's Growth Region: Trump Country

President Donald Trump's administration has vowed to revive the coal industry, challenged climate-change science and blasted renewable energy as expensive and dependent on government subsidies.

CNOOC Orient Petrochemicals Cuts Refinery Emissions

In a move to improve air quality in Hainan Province, China, the CNOOC Orient Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. recently commissioned a DuPont BELCO EDV Wet Scrubbing system at its oil refinery…

Total Pays $1.7 bln for French Electric Retailer

Acquisition makes Total major competitor for EDF; and they paid 30 pct premium on Direct Energie's last close. Oil company Total said it will buy a majority stake in French electricity…

Thyssenkrupp Nucera braces for delay in US hydrogen subsidy law

Thyssenkrupp nucera's CEO stated on Tuesday that it expects the law on which it relies to subsidise the green hydrogen industry to be delayed until the U.S. Presidential election.