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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.
Intense drought on the Madeira River is forcing Brazil to reduce its dependence on hydroelectricity, in favor of more expensive thermal sources and energy imports from neighboring countries.
Intense drought on the Madeira River is forcing Brazil to reduce its dependence on hydroelectricity, in favor of more expensive thermal sources and energy imports from neighboring countries.
EU Allowances exceed €70/tCO2e thanks to rising natural gas prices, while UKAs continue to fall due to bearish fundamentals.
EU Allowances exceed €70/tCO2e thanks to rising natural gas prices, while UKAs continue to fall due to bearish fundamentals.
Libya's Oil Minister, Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, is charged with corruption by the Attorney General, marking a new stage in the political crisis that is disrupting the country's oil production.
Libya's Oil Minister, Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, is charged with corruption by the Attorney General, marking a new stage in the political crisis that is disrupting the country's oil production.
The crackdown on opponents of TotalEnergies' oil project in Uganda intensifies, with the arrest of 47 students protesting against the environmental risks associated with the EACOP pipeline.
The crackdown on opponents of TotalEnergies' oil project in Uganda intensifies, with the arrest of 47 students protesting against the environmental risks associated with the EACOP pipeline.
Drought in the Amazon is reducing hydroelectric production, forcing Brazil to increase its energy imports.
Drought in the Amazon is reducing hydroelectric production, forcing Brazil to increase its energy imports.
The Indian renewable energy market showed increased demand in the first half of 2024, with 70 GW of tenders and 38 GW of capacity awarded, supporting the target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
The Indian renewable energy market showed increased demand in the first half of 2024, with 70 GW of tenders and 38 GW of capacity awarded, supporting the target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
The Department of Energy is funding Duke Energy's transmission line reconstruction project in North Carolina, aimed at improving reliability for 14,000 customers.
The Department of Energy is funding Duke Energy's transmission line reconstruction project in North Carolina, aimed at improving reliability for 14,000 customers.
The Biden-Harris administration is investing $2.2 billion in the power grid to strengthen its resilience in the face of climatic hazards and meet growing energy demand.
The Biden-Harris administration is investing $2.2 billion in the power grid to strengthen its resilience in the face of climatic hazards and meet growing energy demand.
Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) postpones its final decision on Woodside's Browse gas project, delaying a major energy project.
Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) postpones its final decision on Woodside's Browse gas project, delaying a major energy project.
Recent revisions to oil consumption data by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) are causing uncertainty among traders and analysts, affecting energy market decisions.
Recent revisions to oil consumption data by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) are causing uncertainty among traders and analysts, affecting energy market decisions.
European carbon permit prices hit a two-month high, boosted by rising natural gas prices, despite a bearish backdrop.
European carbon permit prices hit a two-month high, boosted by rising natural gas prices, despite a bearish backdrop.
The DOE is investing $41 million in 14 projects aimed at converting renewable energies into liquid fuels to reduce industrial emissions and improve energy sustainability.
The DOE is investing $41 million in 14 projects aimed at converting renewable energies into liquid fuels to reduce industrial emissions and improve energy sustainability.
For the first time, China's wind and solar capacity has surpassed that of coal, marking a major milestone in its energy transition.
For the first time, China's wind and solar capacity has surpassed that of coal, marking a major milestone in its energy transition.
China launches consultations on two CCER methodologies for coal mine gas and energy-efficient street lighting projects, aimed at reducing CO2 and methane emissions.
China launches consultations on two CCER methodologies for coal mine gas and energy-efficient street lighting projects, aimed at reducing CO2 and methane emissions.
The UK has announced a 50% increase in its annual renewable energy auction budget, taking it to £1.56 billion. This decision aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the power sector by 2030, although carbon capture, next-generation nuclear and clean hydrogen technologies will not contribute significantly to this goal.
The UK has announced a 50% increase in its annual renewable energy auction budget, taking it to £1.56 billion. This decision aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the power sector by 2030, although carbon capture, next-generation nuclear and clean hydrogen technologies will not contribute significantly to this goal.
A study reveals that US oil and gas basins emit four times more methane than federal estimates, highlighting a major environmental problem.
A study reveals that US oil and gas basins emit four times more methane than federal estimates, highlighting a major environmental problem.
In response to the heatwave of May and June, India increased its coal- and gas-fired power generation, underlining its continuing dependence on fossil fuels despite the boom in renewable energies.
In response to the heatwave of May and June, India increased its coal- and gas-fired power generation, underlining its continuing dependence on fossil fuels despite the boom in renewable energies.
The UK government's planned changes to the Enterprise Profit Levy (EPL) could put the brakes on investment in the North Sea oil and gas sector, according to a study by Wood Mackenzie.
The UK government's planned changes to the Enterprise Profit Levy (EPL) could put the brakes on investment in the North Sea oil and gas sector, according to a study by Wood Mackenzie.
Venezuela is going through a post-election crisis after the opposition claimed victory for Edmundo González, disputing the official results declaring Maduro the winner. What impact will this have on the country's energy industry?
Venezuela is going through a post-election crisis after the opposition claimed victory for Edmundo González, disputing the official results declaring Maduro the winner. What impact will this have on the country's energy industry?
France set a new record for electricity generation and exports in the first half of 2024, thanks to strong hydropower activity and a recovery in nuclear power, reports French electricity grid operator RTE.
France set a new record for electricity generation and exports in the first half of 2024, thanks to strong hydropower activity and a recovery in nuclear power, reports French electricity grid operator RTE.

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