Analysts predict further oil price crash
Industry
The collapse of Russia and Opec talks to further deepen oil exports due to the coronavirus are set to create
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The emerging renewable energy duality in the windy North and sunny South
Opinion
Numerous economic imbalances have defined Global North-South relations for centuries. Fossil fuels are one. Europe harnessed coal and the United
Ukraine lobbies US to block Nord Stream 2
Policy
The US and Ukraine are discussing moves to block Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline to Germany. Andriy Kobolyev, CEO of
Saudi firm signs Uzbek wind farm deal
Production
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed an agreement with fossil-fuel reliant Uzbekistan for the construction of a 500- to 1,000-megawatt
Coronavirus disrupts Chinese solar sector
Environment
A large portion of the solar industry relies on China but Donald Trump’s tariffs and the coronavirus are damaging supply
Russia rejects Opec output cuts
Policy
Oil prices have tumbled after Russia refused to reach a deal with Opec to reduce output to counter the slump
Opec waits on Russia over oil output cuts
Production
Opec is close to agreeing the largest oil production cuts since the 2008 financial crisis amid warnings that Covid-19 may
Wales looks to pioneer hydrogen sector
Storage
A newly established trade organisation says Wales could lead Europe in green hydrogen technology. Wales had the natural resources, companies
Generator supplier eyes renewables move
Consumption
Event energy and generator hire supplier Aggreko is shifting towards solar and battery power to supply sporting contests and developing
Drax power station to ditch coal next year
Production
The energy company Drax says it will stop burning coal at its North Yorkshire power plant, which was once one
Scotland drafts community-heating legislation
Environment
Global renewables leader Scotland has begun to legislate on the development of heat networks to help meet climate-change targets and
Russia refuses to reveal Opec output policy
Production
Russia appears to have increased oil output ahead of the meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) with Opec (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
Germany to unveil plans for hydrogen future
Storage
Germany has been looking to secure agreements with Nigeria and other potential hydrogen suppliers to build a supply of the
Book review: Enduring lessons in The Rise and Fall of OPEC
Opinion
“The history of OPEC proves that there is no inherent contradiction between defending national interests (the role of nation-states as
Equinor drops Australia drilling plans
Policy
Norway’s state-owned oil and gas giant Equinor has abandoned plans to drill for oil after a prolonged environmental campaign and