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Day: March 7, 2023

Black hydrogen: Japan invests 1.5 billion euros

Japan is investing heavily in a controversial coal-fired hydrogen project in Australia. But producing hydrogen from coal is very polluting and the lack of carbon capture and storage technology could increase CO2 emissions.

United States: a growing demand for oil production

U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs, Energy and the Environment Jose Fernandez has called for increased oil production, including from Opec, to meet rising demand as global economies recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Oil prices down ahead of Jerome Powell’s hearing

The current situation of the oil market in decline is influenced by various factors such as the more tepid than expected Chinese economic recovery, the progress in the Iranian nuclear talks as well as the expectation of Jerome Powell’s hearing.

Nuclear bill: IRSN soon to be absorbed by ASN?

The deputies of the Economic Affairs Commission have approved the government’s controversial plan to merge the Institute for Nuclear Safety (IRSN) into the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN).

Europe: a French-Italian nuclear pact

Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo Nucleare, EDF and Edison are joining forces to evaluate the possibilities of industrial cooperation in the development of small modular reactors (SMR) in Europe.

French Guiana attracts the interest of oil giants

Guyana has attracted the attention of major oil companies such as Shell, Petrobras and Chevron for its upcoming auction of offshore oil exploration blocks. This region is considered the hottest of the decade in terms of oil potential.