India says its path to net zero must pass through fossil fuels
India defended its use of fossil fuels citing energy security priorities, even as the country vowed to remain committed to decarbonisation.
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Japan to drive low-carbon energy investment into Western Australia
The Western Australian government today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) covering hydrogen, ammonia, low emission technology and decarbonisation.
Australia’s Woodside pumps record oil and gas, eyes more FIDs in 2023
Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) produced record volumes of oil and gas in 2022, the Australian LNG exporter announced today as it released its fourth quarter financials. Woodside is also getting ready for numerous final investment decisions (FIDs) on various projects in 2023.
Hydrogen flight takes off while Grant Shapps eats cake in bizarre Twitter video
"Zero calories" cake might be a pipedream for Grant Shapps but Hydrogen powered flight is a reality.
Japan’s INPEX pursues giant CCS hub as part of clean energy future in Australia
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) will form a key plank in INPEX’s (TYO:1605) efforts to progressively decarbonise its Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations in Australia’s Northern Territory. It will also help Japan’s biggest energy company establish the foundations for the next generation of clean fuels.
Investors could ‘withdraw’ from Acorn CCS project over delays – Matheson
Meanwhile the UK Government has pledged an update on Track 2 - part of its £1bn carbon capture fund - in spring.
Shares in hydrogen firm ITM Power dip on latest profit warning
Shares in London-listed ITM Power (LON: ITM) fell on Monday after the green hydrogen firm issued its third profit warning in eight months.
Low-carbon investments to rise by $60bn in 2023 as hydrogen and CCUS spending surges
Spending on low-carbon projects will increase by $60 billion this year, 10% higher than 2022, led by wind developments, but helped by a significant rise in funding for hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) infrastructure, Rystad Energy research shows.
Scottish Government mulls upping offshore wind ambitions
Scottish ministers are considering whether to increase the country’s current offshore wind rollout targets.
Glass Onion: Does the Netflix movie get it right on hydrogen?
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Turning up the dial on the energy transition
We are heading into another challenging 12 months for the energy sector. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic, shrinking economies, severe weather events and geopolitical shocks, namely Russian’s invasion and occupation of Ukraine, are being felt keenly.
Air Liquide wins Woodside hydrogen deal
Woodside Energy has awarded a major contract to Air Liquide Engineering and Construction (Air Liquide) for the liquefaction equipment at its proposed H2OK hydrogen project in Ardmore, Oklahoma, US.
Hydrogen not a ‘panacea’ for reaching net zero, say MPs
Hydrogen is not the "panacea" for reaching net zero emissions by 2050, MPs have said.
Hydrogen projects in Australia are struggling to lure investors
Australia has only one committed hydrogen project out of a vast pipeline of proposals worth A$266 billion ($178 billion), showing the challenge in becoming a major exporter of the zero-carbon but still unproven fuel.
Hydrogen as a fuel – decarbonising the UK’s energy sector
Unlike hydrocarbons, which produce carbon dioxide, heat and water when combusted in the presence of oxygen, hydrogen produces only heat and water. As we seek to decarbonise the UK’s energy sector one of the paths that is being explored is the use of hydrogen within a grid connected gas fired power plant in the UK.
Thai upstream player PTTEP to spend $29bn over five years
Thailand’s state-backed upstream company PTT Exploration Production (PTTEP) announced it will spend $29 billion between 2023 and 2027 as it aims to boost oil and gas production, as well as diversify into new businesses to cut emissions.
Indonesia seeks investors for giant geothermal energy resources
Indonesia, home to the world’s largest geothermal energy potential, is opening tenders seeking investors to develop this giant resource, as it aims to expand the use of renewable energy to meet its net zero goals.
China, Saudi sign deals as Xi gets warm welcome in Riyadh
China and Saudi Arabia signed a number of agreements, including on energy and investments, after their leaders met in Riyadh on Thursday at a summit that showcased deep and growing ties beyond oil.
EIC report finds global hydrogen damand falling behind production
An Energy Industries Council (EIC) report has found that the global demand for hydrogen is expected to fall behind production levels by the end of the decade.
How hydrogen can decarbonise the gas network
In the search for net zero, decarbonisation of the gas network will play a central role.
Scottish hydrogen MoU ‘extremely bad news’ for domestic supply chain
A new pact on hydrogen between Scotland and Germany has been branded “extremely bad news” for the domestic supply chain.
Westwood Global appoints new hydrogen boss from WoodMac
Energy research and consultancy firm Westwood Global Energy Group has appointed a new director of hydrogen.
Woodside and Mitsui join New Zealand green hydrogen export project
New Zealand’s renewable energy company Meridian has selected Australia’s Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) as its partner to develop a large-scale hydrogen and ammonia facility at Southland in New Zealand.
Aberdeen’s Apollo win hydrogen study with Wales and West Utilities
Aberdeen-based, Apollo, has been awarded a contract to provide feasibility engineering to a proposed hydrogen pipeline from Pembroke to the Swansea Bay area.
Exclusive: three in four Scottish energy firms now involved in renewables, survey finds
An overwhelming majority of energy firms in Scotland are now involved in low carbon and renewables, according to a new survey.