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Senegal’s renewable energy plan lacks clarity: NRGI

A new Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) report highlights Senegal's ambiguous renewable energy strategy and urges a clearer balance between ambitious gas-to-power projects and sustainable energy goals.

NETR

Malaysia’s NETR decarbonisation plan still relies on gas

The National Transition Roadmap (NETR) is underway in Malaysia’s energy sector, which could help the country of some 35 million people meet its decarbonisation goals. However, it’s not without criticism since it still relies heavily on burning gas for power generation.

jackdaw

UK govt decision on Rosebank, Jackdaw highlights deteriorating upstream outlook

The UK government has said it will not defend the upstream licences Rosebank and Jackdaw, marking a victory for environmentalists.

gastech

Execs at Gastech see EU methane regulation as shaking up industry

Analysts and executives convened at Gastech saw possible threats to the industry if methane emissions are not addressed.

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Criticism of carbon capture mounts as the ICM Forum approaches

The 4th Industrial Carbon Management Forum (ICM Forum) will take place in the south of France this month, at a time when questions are being asked about the costs and effectiveness of carbon capture projects.

COP29

Azerbaijan abandons climate target, risking COP29 talks

A new analysis finds that Azerbaijan, which is set to host the COP29 international climate negotiations in November, plans on increasing its emissions by more than 20 percent through 2030.

Calcasieu Pass

Gas flaring continues at Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass

The controversial LNG export terminal Calcasieu Pass has had operational problems for more than two years, resulting in chronic air pollution. A landowner reports witnessing excessive gas flaring at the site in late September.

gastech

At Gastech, many see growth of gas through mid-century

Top leaders in the global gas industry gathered at Gastech described renewables as unreliable, and said that gas production and consumption would grow for several decades. But there were also some warnings from insiders that the industry’s confidence may be misplaced.

Gastech

U.S. LNG under scrutiny as Gastech 2024 approaches

Gas Outlook will be reporting from Gastech, one of the largest global gatherings of the oil and gas industry, in Houston next week, at a time when the fate of the U.S. LNG sector is unclear.

methane leaks

New satellite can pinpoint methane leaks at individual facilities

A new satellite, just launched into space by Carbon Mapper, can even detect methane leaks at specific pieces of equipment. Experts say it will bolster methane monitoring and may accelerate climate action.

plastics treaty

Decades of petchems unease not enough to clinch a plastics treaty

For more than 50 years, the health and safety hazards of a petrochemicals complex in northern Spain have been worrying locals. Despite that, and the unease of such communities globally, UN talks this week failed to clinch a plastics treaty.

COP28

Oil kingdom COP28: the gamble that paid off?

When delegates gathered in Dubai just a fortnight ago for the opening of COP28, the chances of progress seemed slim, but these oil state climate talks delivered a transition away from fossil fuels that no previous COP managed to achieve.

COP28

At COP28 the UAE softens, now Saudi Arabia must follow

Saudi Arabia remains a thorn in the side of COP28. Only one solution remains – that the Gulf petrostate host its own COP, and face up to global scrutiny as the United Arab Emirates has done.

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LNG expands on Louisiana’s vanishing coastline

Already scarred by climate change, southwest Louisiana is on the frontlines of the rush to build new LNG.

Louisiana LNG

Louisiana LNG could be “nail in the coffin” for local fishermen

Commercial fishing in southwest Louisiana is already facing hard times. But the rush to build Louisiana LNG export terminals may put an end to a once-vibrant industry.

Woodfibre LNG

Canada’s Woodfibre LNG rests on shaky financial prospects

The proposed Woodfibre LNG project has seen costs soar, and is not competitive with larger LNG projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast, despite generous public subsidies. Critics say it will not offer the economic benefit for which British Columbia is hoping.

Woodfibre LNG

Woodfibre LNG in Canada threatens UNESCO reserve

The scenic Howe Sound, in British Columbia, has seen a stunning improvement in marine life. But this “success story” is under threat from the proposed Woodfibre LNG project, critics say.