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Europe has reached 90% of its gas storage capacity, preparing for a winter under energy strain, while Russian supplies via Ukraine remain uncertain.
Europe has reached 90% of its gas storage capacity, preparing for a winter under energy strain, while Russian supplies via Ukraine remain uncertain.
Falling battery storage costs and the accelerating growth of renewable energies are key to India's strategy of achieving carbon neutrality by 2070, reveals an analysis by Ember and The Energy and Resources Institute.
Falling battery storage costs and the accelerating growth of renewable energies are key to India's strategy of achieving carbon neutrality by 2070, reveals an analysis by Ember and The Energy and Resources Institute.
Senegal is setting up a commission to renegotiate its oil, gas and mining contracts, with the aim of rebalancing them in favor of national interests.
Senegal is setting up a commission to renegotiate its oil, gas and mining contracts, with the aim of rebalancing them in favor of national interests.
Iraq plans to double its gas production and significantly increase its oil production by 2030, while facing major challenges in terms of infrastructure and fiscal conditions.
Iraq plans to double its gas production and significantly increase its oil production by 2030, while facing major challenges in terms of infrastructure and fiscal conditions.
The relocation of copper supply chains out of China could slow down the energy transition and entail significant costs, according to a study by Wood Mackenzie.
The relocation of copper supply chains out of China could slow down the energy transition and entail significant costs, according to a study by Wood Mackenzie.
The US power grid added 20.2 GW of capacity in the first half of 2024, mainly thanks to solar and battery storage, marking a significant shift towards more diversified energy production.
The US power grid added 20.2 GW of capacity in the first half of 2024, mainly thanks to solar and battery storage, marking a significant shift towards more diversified energy production.
Ukraine is stepping up its efforts to protect its energy infrastructure and reach a stock of 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas before the winter of 2024/25, despite persistent threats.
Ukraine is stepping up its efforts to protect its energy infrastructure and reach a stock of 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas before the winter of 2024/25, despite persistent threats.
Portugal reached a historic milestone in 2024, reducing the share of fossil fuels to 10% of its electricity production. This result places the country among the European leaders in energy transition.
Portugal reached a historic milestone in 2024, reducing the share of fossil fuels to 10% of its electricity production. This result places the country among the European leaders in energy transition.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia invalidates several safety standards imposed on natural gas pipelines, following an industry appeal alleging excessive costs.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia invalidates several safety standards imposed on natural gas pipelines, following an industry appeal alleging excessive costs.
South Africa postpones the tender for a new 2,500 MW nuclear power plant, responding to demands for transparency and legal challenges from civil society and the new government coalition.
South Africa postpones the tender for a new 2,500 MW nuclear power plant, responding to demands for transparency and legal challenges from civil society and the new government coalition.
Moldova is launching a call for tenders for wind and solar power installations, with the aim of strengthening its energy independence from Russia while increasing the share of renewable energies in its energy mix.
Moldova is launching a call for tenders for wind and solar power installations, with the aim of strengthening its energy independence from Russia while increasing the share of renewable energies in its energy mix.
Despite a drop in thermal electricity production, China increased its coal output by 2.8% in July, benefiting from demand sustained by extreme weather conditions.
Despite a drop in thermal electricity production, China increased its coal output by 2.8% in July, benefiting from demand sustained by extreme weather conditions.
Electricity network operators Enedis and RTE are stepping up their investments to adapt infrastructures to growing climate risks, while preparing for the integration of renewable energies in a context of energy transition.
Electricity network operators Enedis and RTE are stepping up their investments to adapt infrastructures to growing climate risks, while preparing for the integration of renewable energies in a context of energy transition.
Brazil plans to add 115 GW of new energy capacity by 2034, with a strong contribution from solar and wind power, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie.
Brazil plans to add 115 GW of new energy capacity by 2034, with a strong contribution from solar and wind power, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie.
Indonesia plans to lower its renewable capacity targets for 2025, due to insufficient growth and fossil fuel overcapacity, according to a report by Ember.
Indonesia plans to lower its renewable capacity targets for 2025, due to insufficient growth and fossil fuel overcapacity, according to a report by Ember.
The Armenian government creates a public entity to oversee the construction of a new nuclear reactor, key to the country's energy future.
The Armenian government creates a public entity to oversee the construction of a new nuclear reactor, key to the country's energy future.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, made a profit of €125 billion in the first half of 2024, buoyed by the strong performance of its equity investments, particularly in technology.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, made a profit of €125 billion in the first half of 2024, buoyed by the strong performance of its equity investments, particularly in technology.
In the midst of a heatwave, South Korea's electricity consumption peaked at 94.6 GW. The government ensures continuity of supply through optimized management of nuclear and LNG power plants.
In the midst of a heatwave, South Korea's electricity consumption peaked at 94.6 GW. The government ensures continuity of supply through optimized management of nuclear and LNG power plants.
Ukraine is committing $20 billion to increase the share of renewable energies to 27% of the energy mix by 2030, in response to the damage inflicted by Russian attacks.
Ukraine is committing $20 billion to increase the share of renewable energies to 27% of the energy mix by 2030, in response to the damage inflicted by Russian attacks.
The British regulator approves the Eastern Green Link 2 project, a 2 GW undersea cable designed to reinforce the power grid and support the energy transition.
The British regulator approves the Eastern Green Link 2 project, a 2 GW undersea cable designed to reinforce the power grid and support the energy transition.
Claudia Sheinbaum appoints Emilia Esther Calleja as head of CFE, marking a historic first for the Mexican state-owned company.
Claudia Sheinbaum appoints Emilia Esther Calleja as head of CFE, marking a historic first for the Mexican state-owned company.
India adjusts its electricity export rules, allowing Adani Power to redirect its production to the domestic market, in the face of political uncertainties in Bangladesh.
India adjusts its electricity export rules, allowing Adani Power to redirect its production to the domestic market, in the face of political uncertainties in Bangladesh.
The Rockefeller Foundation points to an energy deficit of 8,700 TWh to be bridged by 2050 in 72 countries to meet climate and development goals.
The Rockefeller Foundation points to an energy deficit of 8,700 TWh to be bridged by 2050 in 72 countries to meet climate and development goals.
The US Treasury Department extends the license protecting Citgo from creditors until November 12, as the auction of its shares enters its final phase.
The US Treasury Department extends the license protecting Citgo from creditors until November 12, as the auction of its shares enters its final phase.
Despite a political crisis and protests crippling the economy, electricity demand in Bangladesh jumped by 7%, mainly due to increased use of air conditioners as a result of high temperatures.
Despite a political crisis and protests crippling the economy, electricity demand in Bangladesh jumped by 7%, mainly due to increased use of air conditioners as a result of high temperatures.
Ukrainian Deputy Energy Minister and three accomplices arrested on corruption charges. The operation is part of Ukraine's strategy to strengthen transparency and meet European Union requirements.
Ukrainian Deputy Energy Minister and three accomplices arrested on corruption charges. The operation is part of Ukraine's strategy to strengthen transparency and meet European Union requirements.

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