First-ever certification for sustainable Bitcoin mining
A standardised energy measurement system for sustainable Bitcoin mining has been launched by Energy Web, an independent non-profit dedicated to …
Carbon markets forecast to weather short-term price dips
Despite forecasting near-term declines in carbon prices in the face of political and macroeconomic uncertainty, carbon market participants are optimistic …
Is the tide turning for Australia’s fossil fuel exports?
In the 2022–2023 financial year, Australia is forecast to earn A$464bn ($302bn) from resource and energy exports, according to the …
Half of EU has no mandatory energy-saving measures for next winter – EEB
Despite the ongoing energy crisis, only half of EU member states have mandatory energy-saving measures in place for next winter, …
Opinion: It’s time for California to decide the future of its floating offshore wind industry
California’s political leaders want the state to lead the world in floating offshore wind power. Legislation signed by Governor Gavin …
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The role of insurance in balancing public interest with energy security and transition
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian war. Areas of Europe lost access to Russian gas due …
Renewable hydrogen: Decarbonisation is a “fundamental transition” requiring long-term planning
To combat climate change and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, the power sector is moving towards global decarbonisation, reducing dependency on …
Unearthing potential in Kazakhstan: meeting demand for copper and key minerals
For many key minerals, there is currently a lack of supply chain diversity. Investment plans for mine production of resources …
How can miners determine the best mix of water-energy usage for their unique constraints?
“Many of the world’s largest copper deposits are in the driest regions on earth. This triggers complex and competing demands, …
Finnish and Austrian companies to build Europe’s biggest biocoal plant
Finland’s Joensuu Biocoal Oy has partnered with Austrian engineering companies ANDRITZ and POLYTECHNIK in its bid to build the largest …
Explainer: who is responsible for the world’s CO₂ emissions?
There is no single way to measure which country globally is responsible for the most carbon dioxide emissions. One approach …
Weekly data: How Central Eastern Europe can accelerate its renewables rollout
Countries in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria – …
Why a new era for US nuclear looks unlikely
April 2023 marked a big moment for US nuclear power: the country’s first new reactor in three decades – Unit …
Renewable energy spotlight: the next phase for hydrogen
Green hydrogen has the potential to reduce European dependence on Russian oil, boost energy security at a time of volatility …
IEA: solar investment will exceed oil investment for the first time in 2023
Solar investment will exceed oil investment for the first time in 2023, with total clean energy investment on course to …