Trump administration sues Hawaii and Michigan to block planned lawsuits on climate change
The Trump administration sued Hawaii and Michigan in an attempt to prevent them from suing major oil companies for their role in climate changes. They accused the Democratic-led state of overreach…
The Trump administration sueded Michigan to stop a planned climate change lawsuit
The Trump administration sued Michigan to stop it from suing oil companies for their role in climate change. They claimed that the Democratic-led Michigan was blocking domestic energy production.
Woodside greenlights $17.5 billion US LNG project, targets 2029 start
Woodside Energy, a company based in Australia, has made the final investment decision for a Liquefied Natural Gas project (LNG) in Louisiana. The total capital expenditures (capex), which is estimated at $17.5 billion, are included.
Japan's greenhouse gases emissions drop 4% to a record low in FY23/24
Government data released on Friday showed that Japan's greenhouse gases emissions dropped by 4%, reaching a new record low for the fiscal year ending March 2024. This was due to lower energy consumption…
Xi said that China's climate action will not be slowed down despite the global political changes.
According to the official Xinhua News Agency, President Xi Jinping stated on Wednesday that China's efforts to combat climate change would not be slowed down despite political developments around the world.
Sources say that the EU is looking at tweaking its methane regulations for US gas in order to facilitate trade negotiations.
Three sources with knowledge of the situation said that the European Union was looking for ways to help U.S. exports comply with their methane emission rules. The bloc is trying to avoid a trade conflict with U.S.
Government data shows that Britain's greenhouse gases emissions decreased by 4% between 2024 and 2025.
The government released preliminary data on Thursday showing that Britain's greenhouse gases (GHGs) will fall by 4% between 2024 and 2025. This is due to the closing of the last coal-fired plant in the country…
Nigeria’s Refining Revolution is Reshaping West Africa’s Energy Landscape
The launch of the Dangote Refinery near the Port of Lagos presents an exciting opportunity to transform the energy and shipping markets in West Africa. And it stands to boost Nigeria’s role…
Bosch plans to generate billions of dollars in revenue from hydrogen by starting production of electrolyser components
Bosch announced on Wednesday that it will start producing electrolyser parts for hydrogen production and expects its hydrogen business revenue to reach billions of Euros by 2030. Germany is…
Equinor, Norway's largest oil company, scales back its climate ambitions due to wind change
Equinor, the Norwegian energy company, has weakened its plan for energy transition as it struggles with delivering on promises to invest in renewable energy technologies and low-carbon technology.
German emissions dropped 3.4% in 2024 and are on track to meet 2030 climate goals
The Federal Environment Agency of Germany said on Friday that greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 3.4% in the last year in Europe's largest economy, which puts it on track to reach its 2030 climate goals.
Antara reports that Indonesia is planning to launch a carbon offset trading system based on forestry soon.
State news agency Antara reported that Indonesia is planning to sell carbon offsets soon from its forest sector, as authorities work towards recognising international standards. The Southeast…
The world must adhere to climate goals, despite what the US and UK envoys say
Britain's climate ambassador said that despite the United States pulling out, the world must continue to pursue the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions outlined in Paris Agreement. The UK is also moving forward with its goals.
Japan adopts new policies on energy, climate and industry through 2040
The Japanese government approved new targets on Tuesday to reduce the country's emissions of greenhouse gases through 2040. It also approved a revised energy policy and updated industrial policies for the same time period.
The EPA chief wants to recover $20 billion in climate funding
He said that the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to terminate contracts signed by the previous administration for the distribution of $20 billion in grant funds to fund…
Inpex, a Japanese company, targets FID in 2027 for Indonesia's Abadi Liquefied natural gas project
Inpex Corp., Japan's largest oil and gas exploration company, announced on Thursday that it plans to make its final investment decision on the Abadi project for liquefied gas in Indonesia by 2027…
Researchers say that China's coal power construction in 2024 is at a 10-year high.
Researchers said that China has begun construction of 94,5 gigawatts in coal-fired energy in 2024. This is the largest number of new projects since 2015. It will hinder the country's move away from fossil fuels.
Taiwan Environment Minister Eyes Insurance Funds to Help with Green Transition
Peng Chiming, the Environment Minister, said that Taiwan hopes to receive more than $1 billion from insurance funds in order to finance its green energy transition and reduce carbon emissions as part of climate change goals.
Senators introduce resolution to repeal Biden methane fees rule
The U.S. Senate Republicans introduced a resolution on Tuesday to overturn Biden's administration's proposed methane emission fee, which was one of the last measures taken by the former Environmental…
Biden prevents clawback of 84% of IRA Clean Energy Grants
A White House official confirmed on Friday that the administration of U.S. president Joe Biden has protected around 84% or $96.7 billion worth of clean energy grants made by its signature climate…
