Humans behind far higher methane emissions than thought: study
Environment
Fossil fuels may be emitting far more methane into the atmosphere than scientists previously thought, according to research in the
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Opec scrambles to address coronavirus fallout
Consumption
Opec (the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) says it has not decided whether to extend oil output cuts. Saudi
Rio Tinto: coronavirus could bring 6 months’ disruption
Industry
The UK-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto says Covid-19 may disrupt global supply chains and delay projects in Australia over the
Japan promises to review coal-power export policy
Policy
Japan’s environment minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has said tighter restrictions could be placed on the export of coal power technology to
Action demanded to meet Scottish net-zero transport target
Environment
A report has suggested immediate action aimed at achieving net-zero carbon can still offer a significant economic opportunity for Scotland
Turkey buys third drill-ship for Cypriot exploration
Policy
Turkey has bought a British drill-ship which is due to arrive in Turkey in a few weeks and further increase
Study says Scottish parks could heat homes
Storage
Scottish parks could provide low-carbon energy to heat 15 per cent of Scotland’s homes, according to a study by Greenspace
Australian grid struggles with renewables boom: report
Transmission
Australia’s independent Energy Security Board (ESB) has reported a “remarkable growth” in renewable energy, driven by cheaper equipment and government
Scotland unveils hydrogen trains project
Storage
A Scottish hydrogen-fuelled train is due to be constructed and tested in the country as the renewables hub looks to
Putin offering Belarus oil deal: Lukashenko
Policy
The presidents of Russia and Belarus have discussed the bilateral oil dispute again since the Kremlin stopped supplying oil and
Equinor 40% emissions cut by 2030
Industry
Norway’s state-run oil and gas giant Equinor is aiming for a 40-per-cent cut in carbon and methane emissions by 2030
Wave energy converter to be built in Scotland
Production
Maritime services firm Malin Renewables has secured a £1-million contract to supply a 50-tonne wave energy converter in Scotland, a
Shipping sector urged to ditch diesel for ammonia
Environment
Scientists are arguing that oceangoing shipping could be fuelled by ammonia to reduce carbon emissions by the polluting sector. Ammonia,
Chinese refineries cut output as coronavirus hits demand
Consumption
Chinese refineries have cut production by 25 per cent on February 2019 quantities amid weaker demand and labour shortages due
US solar sector reports 2.3% jobs boost
Environment
The US sector employed almost 250,000 people last year, a 2.3 per cent increase from 2018, the Solar Foundation reported.