Analysis

President Biden ordered federal agencies to expand their use of the social cost of carbon, which could have a big impact on a wide set of federal decisions affecting greenhouse gas emissions.

Rising sea levels and intensifying hurricanes underline the urgency of transforming Caribbean energy systems, which are oil-based, costly and vulnerable.

Fossil fuel lobbying by major oil companies is skewing climate policy in Europe and risks locking in dependence on gas and LNG, a report claims.

Taiwan's wind power development is facing corporate, regulatory and geopolitical hurdles. Fossil fuels still meet around 98 percent of the nation’s energy needs.

EU gas storage hit its 90% target ahead of schedule in August and looks well-positioned to handle winter demand, but needs to do more in the long-term.

The fast-growing Alberta renewable energy sector is at risk, after the Canadian province recently slapped a moratorium on new projects.

Customers incur standing charges even if they do not use any energy, which penalises low-income families and those who consume significantly less than average.

Energy experts and rights groups fear that mounting Bangladesh LNG import dependence might weaken its already strained economy.

After repeatedly missing climate targets in recent years, Canada’s oil and gas sector emissions cap could be “groundbreaking.” But the industry is fighting to weaken it.

The Trans-Saharan gas pipeline project connecting Nigerian and Algerian gas pipelines to Europe faces uncertainty due to political turmoil and sanctions following the Niger coup.

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.

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.

Thai gas production is stepping up despite national and international calls for the Southeast Asian nation to move away from fossil fuels.

EU Member States are planning to push for a global phase-out of fossil fuels at COP 28, but there are concerns that the oil and gas lobby will derail progress.

The government, in spite of some recent progress with renewables contracting, still plans to drill for more gas in the Philippines, raising environmental concerns.

BP and TotalEnergies were the only successful bidders in a recent offshore German wind auction after offering billions of euros in ‘top up’ payments to the government. This has raised concerns that oil and gas majors will outbid utilities in forthcoming auctions with end-users ultimately footing the bill.

In spite of record high European gas storage levels, the continent is vulnerable to risky global LNG dynamics as winter approaches.

A new policy proposed in Germany would allow the national export credit agency to continue investing in fossil fuel projects.

Nigeria is planning to use compressed natural gas for public transportation in all states after a national petrol subsidy removal, but experts cite safety and other issues and are calling to replace gas with electrification instead.

Landmark legislation has the potential to unlock a wave of investment in renewable energy in Peru, but political dysfunction could get in the way.

Criticism is being levelled at Japan, LNG trailblazer, over what many claim is a false sustainability narrative and climate change greenwashing tactics.

The IEA recently revised down its gas demand forecast by 40 percent due to the war in Ukraine. Experts see a peak in gas demand just over the horizon.

The UK government has said it will grant more than one hundred North Sea oil and gas licences this autumn.

Bangladesh’s wind sector is being jumpstarted in an effort to cut the country’s reliance on unpredictable imported fossil fuels.

Security operatives set ablaze a vessel with 800,000 litres of stolen Nigerian crude oil, sparking environmental concerns.

Shipping emissions jumped 3 percent in 2022, mostly driven by a doubling of emissions from LNG tankers in European waters.

Cambridge University should stop receiving fossil fuel funding from companies including Shell and BP, a new report recommends.

Arbitration cases being brought against the U.S. LNG exporter Venture Global are highlighting the risks faced by contract buyers.

One of Australia’s largest banks, the Macquarie Group, has been criticised for its investments in oil and gas producing assets.

A hydrogen pipeline from Gulf countries to Europe might represent one of the most cost competitive options on the table amid targets to import 10 million tonnes of the fuel to Europe by 2030 as part of energy transition targets, experts said.