India's green hydro ambitions falter on demand uncertainty
India's green-hydrogen ambitions are slipping due to the slow commissioning of projects, which is largely driven by insufficient infrastructure and unclear demand signals. This was stated by a U.S. energy think tank on Friday.
Canada Names Ksi Lisims LNG Project for Fast-Tracking
Canada said on Thursday it will add the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG facility to its major projects list for fast-tracking, a designation the company behind the project said makes it more likely to proceed.Prime Minister…
Canada fast tracks the Ksi Lisims LNG Project
Canada announced on Thursday that it would add the proposed Ksi Lisims Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility to its list of major projects for faster tracking. The company behind the project claims this designation makes the project more likely to move forward.
ReNew, an Indian company, will invest $9.33 Billion in green energy projects across the southern state
ReNew Energy Global Plc, an Indian company, announced on Thursday that it would invest approximately 820 billion rupees (9.33 billion dollars) in Andhra Pradesh's southern state to expand its clean-energy portfolio.
Official: India's rapid roll-out of renewable energy and the mismatch in demand is driving up electricity costs.
A senior official from the Central Electricity Authority said that India's rapid rollout of renewable energy is straining grid operations, and increasing electricity costs because demand has not kept up with it.
Rio Tinto warns of an uncertain future for Australia's largest aluminum smelter
Rio Tinto warned that Australia's biggest aluminium smelter Tomago may have to close down if it cannot source power at rates commercially viable beyond 2028, when its current electricity deal expires. Tomago Aluminium…
EBRD may lend up to $1,5 billion for Central Asia Hydro Plant
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) could lend up $1.5 billion for an Central Asian hydropower station, according to its president. He also noted that the demand for renewable energy is…
Philippines to Increase Renewable Power Generation as Demand Surges
Philippines expects higher gas-fired and renewable power generation to fuel a projected 6.6% growth in power demand over the next two years, helping reduce dependence on coal, its energy secretary said on Friday.The…
Philippines boosts gas-powered and renewable capacity to meet surge in demand
The Philippines' energy secretary stated on Friday that it expects increased gas-fired power generation and renewable energy to help fuel a projected 6,6% growth in demand for power over the next two year, reducing dependence on coal.
India announces $77 billion hydroplan as China builds upstream Dam
Central Electricity Authority, India's power planning agency, has developed a transmission plan worth 6.4 trillion rupees (77 billion dollars) to move over 76 gigawatts in hydroelectric capacity out of the Brahmaputra Basin by 2047.
French prompts lifted due to tighter nuclear supplies, Germany untraded
The French wholesale power market on Thursday was boosted by a tighter supply of nuclear electricity due to reduced outputs and operational issues, while German contracts were not traded. LSEG analyst Riccardo…
Australia is set to earn more gold than any other resource
Australia announced on Tuesday that it expects gold to be its second-most valuable resource export this financial year after iron ore, dislodging the liquefied gas. Concerns over geopolitical instabilities fuel demand for safe-haven metal.
Mercedes reduces the environmental footprint of EVs with low-carbon aluminum
Executives at Mercedes-Benz said that aluminium made from renewable energy and recycling helps the luxury automaker reduce CO2 emissions when producing its new electric vehicle line. This is part of an overall effort to decarbonise their operations.
French spot electricity prices rise on windpower decline
On Thursday, the French spot electricity contract was higher for Friday due to lower wind power production in the region. By 0836 GMT, the French baseload day-ahead contract was up by 34.4% to 77 euros per megawatt hour (MWh).
Report: Nuclear projects slow down after record-breaking output in 2024
The World Nuclear Industry Status Report released on Monday said that the record-breaking level of nuclear power production in 2024 would be difficult to maintain due to the lack of investment required, aging plants, and disruptions to projects.
Canada and BC approve Ksi Lisims Liquefied natural gas project on Pacific Coast
The federal government of Canada and the province British Columbia have approved Ksi LNG, a project to build a liquefied gas export terminal on Canada's northwest Pacific Coast. The Canadian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Asian Spot LNG Prices Decline, Weak Demand Amidst Sanctions
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices declined this week due to weak demand and as markets awaited further clarity on U.S. Russian energy sanctions or secondary tariffs.The average LNG price for September…
Germany's Uniper details 2026, 2027 power hedging for hydro, nuclear
In its presentation to analysts on Thursday, German utility Uniper said that it had sold large quantities of future hydropower and nuclear outputs as part of its hedge strategy. Uniper said that it had sold 40% of German hydropower for 2026…
India's new wind energy norms require local sourcing and data control
India has introduced strict norms for manufacturers of wind turbine equipment, which require them to source their key components locally and adhere to strict rules on data localisation. In a late-night notification…
India reaches 50% non-fossil energy milestone before 2030 clean energy goal
India announced on Monday that it had achieved 50% of its installed capacity using non-fossil sources of energy, five years before its 2030 target set under the Paris Agreement. This is a sign of accelerating…