Energy
Russia suspends gas transit to Kazakhstan after explosion
Russia suspended gas transit to Kazakhstan on Tuesday after an explosion on a gas pipeline in the Orenburg region and emergency services…
EU Council adopts conclusions on climate and energy diplomacy
EU Foreign Ministers have reached agreement on a numebr of Climate and Energy Diplomacy targets, with the intended objective of delivering on…
Just over 20% of energy used for heating and cooling is renewable
In 2019, renewable energy accounted for 22.1% of total energy use for heating and cooling in the EU, according to figures released…
2020: A challenging year for oil
This year was like no other for oil prices. Even as global prices end the year at about $51 a barrel, near…
Carbon neutrality strategy should address different reality of Member States – Miriam Dalli
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli has called on the Energy Council of Ministers to support a carbon neutrality strategy that addresses the different…
UN calls Development Banks to stop backing fossil fuel projects
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged development banks to stop backing fossil fuel projects, raising the pressure on the state-backed…
Saipem to build 450 MW offshore wind farm in Italy
Italy's Saipem has signed an agreement to build a 450 megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm in the Adriatic Sea in northern Italy,…
South Africa consults with industry on nuclear power plans
South Africa’s energy ministry began consultations with industry on preparations for a proposed 2,500 megawatt (MW) nuclear power plant building programme, which…
Coronavirus ‘accelerating closure’ of ageing fossil-fuelled power plants
This year will see the largest ever drop globally in both investment and consumer spending on energy as the coronavirus pandemic hits…
Oil prices edge up slightly but remain below $40
Oil prices edged up slightly this morning, with traders waiting to see whether major producers agree to extend their huge output cuts…
Eight EU states make case for natural gas industry
Eight EU countries published a joint position paper to highlight the potential of natural gas in the European strategy towards a net-zero…
World fuel demand falls
Countries around the world have reported steep falls in fuel demand as lockdowns to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus limit…