A drop in fuel consumption coupled with shrinking refining profits in 2024 led to the first annual reduction in China’s refinery activity in more than two decades, aside from the pandemic-hit year of 2022, according to government figures released on…
Considering the Paris Climate Agreement, it is not surprising that climate problems are frequently discussed at international conferences such as the G20 and G7. The country’s energy transition is not a stand-alone endeavor, but rather is part of a broader national and worldwide movement that includes energy security issues, energy commerce, and development assistance, all of which are covered by the ENERGY NEWS under the topic “GLOBAL” (Global).
DOE Unveils Roadmap and Funds to Enhance Clean Energy Integration
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has taken a significant step toward improving clean energy integration by launching a new roadmap and committing over USD 18 million (EUR 17.5 million) to advance interconnection processes under its Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X)…
Decoding Germany’s Energy Landscape: Emissions Dip and Renewable Ascent
Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany experienced a decline of nine percent during the initial six months of the year, attributed to a weakening economy leading to decreased energy consumption, according to an assessment conducted by Agora Energiewende, a climate and…
The Possibility of Energy Storage Technologies in North Korea
North Korea, a nation often enveloped in secrecy and seclusion, is starting to examine the unrealized capabilities of energy retention technologies. As the globe advances towards an eco-friendly and more sustainable future, it becomes vital for every country to put…
U.S. researchers manage to replicate pivotal fusion test that might be the answer to endless, eco-friendly power
Scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have once again demonstrated a significant nuclear fusion test, potentially paving the way for a sustainable, safe, and almost inexhaustible energy source in the future. Experts at Livermore’s National Ignition Facility managed to achieve…
Bidenomics is essentially a scheme to obliterate American energy
While flying around the nation heralding the apparent triumph of “Bidenomics,” Vice President Kamala Harris remarked, “A sudden $400 outlay could lead most Americans to insolvency.” What’s there not to admire? It seems the White House isn’t witnessing the same…
German and European Union authorities urge member nations to participate in hydrogen acquisition program
Germany’s minister of economic affairs, Robert Habeck, together with the European Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, have appealed to EU member nations to become part of the ‘H2 Global’ endeavor, with the aim of amplifying the alliance’s ability to buy…
Australia’s progress towards green energy is hampered by persistently strong demand
Thanks to a surge of over 200% in installed solar power generation capacity since 2018, Australia ranked sixth worldwide in terms of solar capacity in the previous year, marking its position as one of the globe’s fastest-expanding significant renewable energy…
The EU and Japan consolidate energy collaboration via a specific discussion on worldwide LNG structure
The EU and Japan have presently agreed to bolster their energy collaboration by instituting an EU-Japan energy security conversation on international liquefied natural gas (LNG) framework. This specific discussion will center on three main aspects: international assurance of supply, market…
China Predicted to Surpass Wind and Solar Energy Targets Half a Decade Early
A recent report highlights China’s stride towards cementing its status as the global frontrunner in renewable power, hinting at its potential to exceed self-imposed energy benchmarks. According to the report by Global Energy Monitor, a non-governmental organization based in San…