Friday, November 22, 2024

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COP29 hosts urges collaboration as final negotiations of the deal enter stage

Azerbaijan, the host of COP29's climate summit, urged participants to come up with a financial deal by Friday as negotiations for the two-week long conference reached their final hours. The world governments present at the Baku meeting…

Rystad reports that oil majors have over 40 biofuel projects planned by 2030.

Rystad, a consultancy, said that major oil and gas companies are investing more in biofuels, betting on sustainable aircraft fuel (SAF). By 2030, 43 projects should be completed, the report stated. Energy research firm says that industry…

The US climate envoy said that work would continue despite Trump’s return

John Podesta, U.S. Climate Envoy, urged governments on Monday to believe in the promise of the United States to combat global climate change. He said Donald Trump could slow down, but not stop the transition away from fossil fuels, when he returns to the White House in January.

After Trump's win, U.S. Governors have pledged to continue climate action.

After Donald Trump's election this week, Democratic Governors of Two U.S. States pledged to continue building programs on renewable energies and curbing climate changes. These comments are the first sign that Democratic Governors plan to continue their fight against climate change.

Commodities Weigh Trump Win, Tariff Threats

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Commodities reacted with trepidation to the election of Donald Trump to a second term as U.S. President, with most losing ground over fears the global economy will be hit by a new tariff war.The downbeat reaction was in stark contrast to U.S.

Commodities fall amid increased risks of Trump's second-term: Russell

Commodities have reacted to Donald Trump's election to a second U.S. term with fear, and most are losing ground due to fears that a new trade war will hit the global economy. The negative reaction contrasted sharply with the record-breaking performance of U.S.

Faced with a tariff threat, Europe looks for ways to appease Trump

The European Union considers options to appease Donald Trump upon his return to the White House. It is bracing for a resumption in U.S. trade threats and tariffs, as well as a tough exchange on how to deal with China. Trump warned the 27-nation group shortly before he won the U.S.

Orsted says US Green Energy Demand Will Grow Regardless of Election Results

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Orsted said that the demand for green power will continue to grow in the United States, regardless of the person who is elected as president. However, the group also pointed out construction issues and increased costs at an offshore wind farm in the United States.The U.S.

Chinese solar firms are ever-nimble and go to places where US tariffs do not reach

The U.S. tariffs on Vietnam and three other Southeast Asian nations have prompted some of the largest Chinese-owned factories to cut production and lay off workers. In the meantime, a number of Chinese-owned solar power plants are being built in Indonesia and Laos.

US Offshore Wind Execs Fret Possible Trump Victory

The U.S. Offshore Wind Developers put on a brave front at a conference in Washington this week. They praised their ability to work together with leaders of both political parties. However, attendees privately worried that things might…

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 wants to favor clean energy technologies that are crucial in fighting climate change.

US offers conditional loans guarantees of up to $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuels projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Wednesday that it had approved conditional loan guarantees totaling almost $3 billion for two projects involving sustainable aviation fuel. Loan Programs Office of the agency said that the funding…

Prices for EUROPE GAS remain stable despite cooler temperatures and Middle East anxieties

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose slightly on Thursday morning, as demand increased due to the colder weather and reduced wind. However, the range remained tight as the market continued to monitor the developments in the Middle East.

Cuba and Florida prepare for Tropical Storm Helene's impact

The U.S. National Weather Service reported that Tropical Storm Helene will cause mudslides, flooding and major hurricane-like conditions in Cuba. It is then expected to reach major hurricane status on Thursday when it reaches Florida with a life-threatening ocean tide.

Biden Administration spending climate cash quickly as Trump threatens cancel it

If Donald Trump wins the Nov. 5 presidential election, he has promised to cancel all funds that have not been spent from President Joe Biden’s climate law. Biden administration officials say that the majority of the grants will have been spent by January when a new President takes office.

Chevron CEO criticizes Biden's natural-gas policies and says fuel is essential for AI

Michael Wirth, CEO of Chevron, criticized U.S. president Joe Biden on Tuesday for "attacks" on the natural-gas industry. He also emphasized the critical role that Permian gas plays in accelerating the growth of artificial intelligence.

Investors react negatively to US inflation data, causing TSX to fall

Canada's main index of stocks fell on Wednesday, part of a wider decline. Mixed U.S. data on inflation reduced expectations for a 50-basis point rate cut next week in the United States. At 10:19 am. The S&P/TSX Composite Index of the Toronto Stock Exchange was down 126.22 or 0.55% at 22…

UK North Sea Tax Changes Mean $12 Billion Revenue Drop, Industry Body Says

An industry group warned on Monday that the British government's plans to raise a windfall-tax on North Sea oil producers will result in a drop of nearly 16 billion pounds in state revenue and accelerate a fall in production. The Labour…

Biden administration finalizes the solar lands plan and touts progress

The administration of U.S. president Joe Biden announced on Thursday that it had finalized plans to expand solar power on federal lands across 11 western states. This is part of an overall push to accelerate the permitting and construction process for large infrastructure projects.

Starmer wants to help Europe reset its ties by pursuing a defence deal with Germany

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss a landmark economic and defence accord with German leaders on Wednesday, hoping to use a visit to pursue a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to reset relations with the rest of Europe.