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).

Due to the turmoil in Ukraine, Germany plans to accelerate its renewable energy efforts
According to the country's finance ministry, Germany aims to expedite the development of wind and solar energy projects as the war in Ukraine underscores the need to reduce reliance on Russian natural gas. The nation, which relies on natural gas…
Ten Initiatives To Minimize The EU’s Reliance On Russian Gas
The International Energy Agency has offered the EU with 10 steps to cut its reliance on Russian natural gas within a year without abandoning the European Green Deal's environmental ambitions. The EU will have to walk a tightrope to do…
The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued an appeal for nuclear plant safety as the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate
Ukraine currently has four nuclear power facilities in operation, according to the IAEA. Concerned about Russia's incursion into Ukraine, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has urged to Russia to avoid any action that may jeopardize the safety of its…
The EU preparers contingency plans in the event of a disruption in Ukraine’s energy supply
In the wake of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, Brussels is looking at ways to secure Europeans' homes, businesses, and borders from the resulting energy crisis. According to the Monetary Instances, EU officials are debating contingency plans to deal with rising…
Gas and nuclear power are still regarded as “green” investments by Brussels
The European Commission believes that both energies are vital for the ecological transition and decarbonization, despite the fact that they are not climate neutral. The European Commission announced on Wednesday that it will continue to classify nuclear energy and gas…
STEAG will construct a new solar park in Italy

For KGAL, a 17MW plant is being built on a disused quarry site. For the investor KGAL, STEAG Solar Energy Solutions (SENS) has announced plans for a 17MW solar park in Italy on the site of a disused quarry. The…

OMS International makes a foray into the Taiwanese offshore market

Alliance Energy and the company have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to offer subsea operational project assistance. Offshore Marine Management Holdings’ subsidiary OMS International has joined the Taiwanese offshore wind sector. Alliance Energy and the firm have inked a…

Marubeni has begun refinancing a 1.2 GW solar project in the United Arab Emirates
[Image: Marubeni] Abu Dhabi's PV behemoth receives a green bond from a Japanese player and partners. A partnership led by Marubeni has issued a US$700 million green bond to repay debt for Abu Dhabi's 1200MW Sweihan solar project. The bond…
‘It seems like I’m sleeping outside,’ says the energy bill

Thelma Spalding wanders through her house every night, attempting to turn off every appliance. It’s no simple task for the 54-year-old, who requires assistance and walks with a cane. But, while she urgently attempts to keep her fuel expenses down,…

Germany will undertake an emergency effort to meet the “massive, monstrous” 2030 emissions target
Faced with a "dramatic backlog" of too high emissions left by the previous government and insufficient measures in place to meet the 2030 climate targets, Germany's new economy and climate minister, Robert Habeck, has announced the launch of climate emergency…