(IN BRIEF) The adoption of heat pumps in Germany remains slower compared to other European countries, largely due to the significant electricity-to-gas price ratio. However, recent findings from KfW Research suggest that adjusting these prices could significantly boost the number … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged adoption rates, building construction, carbon emissions, carbon price, electricity, electricity-to-gas price ratio, energy efficiency, energy transition, Europe, France, gas, Germany, grants, heat pumps, KfW Research, low-interest loans, Norway, residential heating, Sweden, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has completed a feasibility study for the potential construction of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) near its Tornio plant in Finland, aimed at enhancing low-carbon energy availability. The study confirms the project’s feasibility and outlines several advantages, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged bio-chemicals, bio-fuels, biogenic waste, carbon capture and utilization, carbon-neutrality, CCUS, clean energy, CO2, decarbonization, electricity, ENERGY, energy development, feasibility study, Finland, Finland nuclear legislation, heavy industries, industrial electrification, low-carbon energy, nuclear power, nuclear technology, Offtake agreement, Outokumpu, partnership, Small Modular Reactors, SMRs, Steel Industry, Stefan Erdmann, sustainability, Tornio
(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printed, biodegradable fungal battery, capable of powering sensors for agriculture and research in remote regions. This living battery uses two types of fungi, a yeast fungus and a white rot fungus, to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3D printed, 3D printing, agriculture, biodegradable, Carolina Reyes, cellulose, cellulose nutrients, electrical engineering, electricity, electrochemical techniques, Empa, fungal battery, fungi, Gebert Rüf Stiftung, Gustav Nyström, longevity, materials science, METABOLISM, microbial fuel cell, Microbials funding program, non-toxic, power, remote regions, RESEARCH, simple sugars, sustainability, sustainable power solutions, temperature sensor, white rot fungus, yeast fungus
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has acquired an 88% stake in Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK for £2.1 billion (€2.5 billion), reinforcing its commitment to investing in strong credit-rated countries. This acquisition makes the UK Iberdrola’s leading market by regulated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies celebrates its centenary by introducing three initiatives: €100 rewards for new electricity customers in France, €100 incentives for select fuel purchases, and the allocation of 100 company shares to each of its global employees, contingent on a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Management
Tagged anniversary, centenary, customers, electricity, Employees, France, Patrick Pouyanné, service stations, shares, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of innovation and leadership in the global energy sector. Founded in 1924 as Compagnie Française des Pétroles, the company started in France without local oil resources but quickly expanded … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management
Tagged 100th anniversary, Compagnie Française des Pétroles, COP28, decarbonized power, Direct Energie, electricity, Elf-Aquitaine, ENERGY, energy transition, France’s energy supply, hydrocarbons, LNG, Maersk Oil, multi-energy company, natural gas, oil, Petrofina, renewables, Saft, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) expresses optimism as discussions between the European Union and Switzerland commence regarding an electricity agreement, emphasizing its critical importance for the secure and efficient operation of the European … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged electricity, ENTSO-E, EU, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has secured over 1.5 GW of renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with 600+ industrial and commercial clients globally. With 1.1 GW already operational, generating 1.5 TWh annually, an additional 400 MW will be commissioned by year-end. These … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management
Tagged battery storage, biogas, CO₂ capture, CO₂ storage, CO₂ use, electric mobility, electricity, energy transition, floating photovoltaic plant, GRP steel factory, Gunung Raja Paksi steel factory, Holcim Belgium, hydrogen, JFK Airport, low-carbon fuels, Power Purchase Agreements, PPAs, PV plant, renewable, renewable electricity, Rooftop Solar System, Sharqiyah Desalination Plant, solar carport project, solar electricity, solar facility, sustainable aviation fuel, TotalEnergies, Veolia, Vincent Stoquart
(IN BRIEF) Repsol, a leading energy company, is supplying 100% renewable fuels to power the Gabriel de Castilla Base during the Spanish Army’s 37th Antarctic Campaign. This initiative supports sustainability efforts in one of the most environmentally sensitive regions on … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Science, Spain
Tagged 100% renewable fuels, 37th Antarctic Campaign, AENOR, Antarctic Campaign, Antarctic Treaty, Antarctica, biofuels, biomethane, Cartagena, Deception Island, electricity, Environmental Management System Certification, Gabriel de Castilla Base, heating, hot water, Iberian Peninsula, ISO 14001, Madrid Protocol, renewable fuels, Renewable hydrogen, Repsol, Repsol Technology Lab, Spanish Army, Spanish terrestrial army, zero net emissions
(IN BRIEF) PNE Group proudly announces a significant achievement in its mission to drive renewable energy adoption: surpassing the milestone of supporting over 100 wind and photovoltaic project companies through its pioneering consulting programme, “Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) as a … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged electricity, Nils Kompe, photovoltaic project, PPA, renewable energy, The PNE Group, Wind
(IN BRIEF) JUWI, a subsidiary of MVV, has completed the construction of the Pike Solar project in Colorado, the largest PV project in its history, generating 223.6 megawatts. The solar park will supply energy to Colorado Springs Utilities under a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged Carsten Bovenschen, Chris Fallon, clean electricity, Colorado Springs Utilities, CSU, Deriva, Duke Energy, electricity, juwi, Michael Martin, MVV, Pike Solar, project development, PV project, renewable energy, solar farm, solar park, Stephan Hansen, Travas Deal
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Corio Generation have been awarded a 20-year contract by the State of New Jersey to supply 1.34 GW of renewable electricity through their Attentive Energy Two offshore wind project, benefitting over 650,000 homes. The project, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged Attentive Energy Two, Corio, Corio Generation, electricity, Jonathan Cole, New Jersey, New York Bight auction, NJBPU, OCS-A 0538, Offshore Renewable Energy Credits, Offshore wind, OREC, renewable electricity, renewable power, RISE, TotalEnergies, Vincent Stoquart
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed a significant 10-year green energy agreement with RWE Supply & Trading, starting in 2026, to purchase approximately 104 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually. This move aligns with DHL Group’s commitment to decarbonization and sustainability, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Amrumbank West, Anna Spinelli, DHL Group, electricity, green electricity, Hendrik Niebaum, Kaskasi offshore wind farm, logistics, Nordsee Ost, offshore wind farm, recyclable rotor blades, renewable energies, RWE, RWE wind farms
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has commenced operations at its Blandford Road battery storage facility in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to provide flexible power solutions and support the country’s transition to low-carbon energy. The 25 MW/50 MWh … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Norway, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Grant, battery storage, British Energy Security Strategy, Danske Commodities, electricity, Electricity North West, ENWL, Equinor, lithium-ion battery, Noriker Power, Olav Kolbeinstveit, power solutions, SEPD, Southern Electric Power Distribution, The Blandford Road battery storage, The Welkin Mill battery storage
(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant in Finland achieved exceptional results, generating 8.09 terawatt-hours of carbon-free electricity. Loviisa 1 and Loviisa 2, the plant’s units, demonstrated high operational efficiency with load factors exceeding 89%. Fortum also collaborated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Dutch grid manager TenneT has collected 47 responses from stakeholders regarding its draft investment plans for the period 2024-2033, which were made public on November 1. These investment plans outline the expansion and replacement projects for both onshore … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Netherlands
Tagged ACM, electricity, gas networks, l grid managers, offshore grid, Tennet
(IN BRIEF) AFRY, a prominent player in industry, energy, and infrastructure, has been awarded a significant framework agreement with Vattenfall Eldistribution, one of Sweden’s largest Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Under this agreement, AFRY will provide a range of technical consulting … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodacom and Eskom have signed a pioneering Virtual Wheeling agreement in South Africa to address the country’s energy crisis. Load shedding, planned power cuts by Eskom due to high demand, has disrupted daily life and telecom services. Vodacom … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eni Sustainable Mobility introduces the Enilive brand, marking a significant leap in eco-conscious transportation. Enilive focuses on bio-refining, biomethane production, and smart mobility solutions like the Enjoy car sharing service. With over 5,000 Enilive Stations in Europe, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Italy, Marketing, Media
Tagged bio-LPG, bio-refining, biogenic fuels, biomethane, biomethane production, bitumen, decarbonisation process, electricity, energy transition, Eni, Eni Sustainable Mobility, Enilive, fuels, HVO, hydrogen, hydrogenated vegetable oil, lubricants, smart mobility solutions
(IN BRIEF) The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released new statistics showing that renewables generated a record-breaking amount of electricity in 2022, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year. Renewable sources accounted for 41.5% of … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, United Kingdom
Tagged clean power, Dan McGrail, electricity, fossil fuels, Offshore wind, renewables, RenewableUK
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