Canadian LNG

Canadian LNG may not reach its potential, industry leaders warn

At an energy conference in Vancouver, industry leaders agonised over the slow progress in building Canadian LNG export terminals.

Woodfibre LNG

Canada’s Woodfibre LNG makes progress, but suffers another setback

At an energy conference in Vancouver, a Woodfibre LNG official said construction has advanced on the controversial gas project in British Columbia.

LNG export

LNG export expansion in British Columbia “not a slam dunk”

A major buildout of LNG export terminals on Canada’s Pacific Coast rests on assumptions of long-term demand growth in Asia. But those forecasts are highly uncertain, two different reports warn.

US LNG

Persian Gulf States may invest in U.S. LNG

Analysts say that potential investments from Saudi Aramco and ADNOC in U.S. LNG could propel projects forward. Meanwhile, in Houston, gas executives voiced confidence in the trajectory of their industry at CERAWeek.

Methane emissions from oil and gas 3x higher than official estimates: new study

Researchers recorded nearly 1 million measurements across major U.S. oil and gas production sites, and found methane emissions far higher than U.S. EPA data suggests.

U.S. gas prices drop to multi-decade lows, forcing drilling rein-in

U.S. gas prices plunged below $2/MMBtu this winter, largely because of warm weather. Gas companies unable to turn a profit are slashing drilling plans.

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Alberta renewable energy projects blocked

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

IEA report

U.S. renewables beats fossil fuels on cost of energy

A cost-of-energy analysis of different sources of electricity generation shows that solar, wind, and batteries offer some of the cheapest sources of power on offer. Still, there are challenges slowing faster deployment.

us climate change policy

Surprise midterm results boost U.S. climate change policy

An expected Republican wave did not materialize, which solidifies some U.S. climate change policy even as the U.S. needs more action to hit its targets.

Renewables grow fast despite supply bottlenecks

Europe has unveiled new plans to speed up renewables, while the U.S. sees headwinds.

Energy Transition

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Colorado lawsuit targets abandoned oil and gas wells

A recently filed lawsuit alleges that a Colorado firm loaded up its clean-up liabilities onto another shell company that was designed to fail, saddling landowners and taxpayers with old polluting oil and gas wells.

Electrification

“Nation-leading” order: Massachusetts tells gas utilities to electrify

Utility regulators rejected renewable natural gas and hydrogen as climate solutions, and ordered gas utilities to align their investments with climate laws. That may force gas utilities towards electrification.

COP28

COP28: flurry of climate pledges, but phaseout showdown looms

In the first week of COP28, the U.S. and Canada announced or joined a long list of climate initiatives. But both countries, along with other major producers, are reluctant to commit to the larger task of phasing out fossil fuels.

IEA report

U.S. renewables beats fossil fuels on cost of energy

A cost-of-energy analysis of different sources of electricity generation shows that solar, wind, and batteries offer some of the cheapest sources of power on offer. Still, there are challenges slowing faster deployment.

exxonmobil algae biofuels

ExxonMobil algae biofuel exit does not deter investors

Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures has announced a new investment in a biofuels company, in spite of the ExxonMobil algae biofuel exit late last year But critics say the technology has long featured in oil industry greenwashing campaigns and is far from a commercial reality.

us climate change policy

Surprise midterm results boost U.S. climate change policy

An expected Republican wave did not materialize, which solidifies some U.S. climate change policy even as the U.S. needs more action to hit its targets.

Historic climate law will cut US emissions

Huge investments in renewable energy will accelerate transition, but climate justice advocates voice concerns about being left behind.

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U.S. Senate probe accuses oil industry of “denial, disinformation, and doublespeak”

A Senate committee published the latest instalment of a multi-year investigation after obtaining a vast trove of internal documents from oil industry giants ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, and Shell. The report alleges the efforts to slow climate action continue to this day.

US election

In run up to the U.S. election, Biden admin rushes to finalise climate rules

Several federal agencies rolled out multiple landmark regulations on the energy sector. Campaigners hailed the “green blitz” as Biden scrambles to finish up work before the U.S. election in November.

plastics treaty

Plastics Treaty talks end in disappointment over production limits

Hopes for faster progress on implementing limits on plastic production were dashed in Ottawa. Campaigners blame large oil producers — including the United States.

plastics treaty

Lobbyists flood Plastics Treaty talks in Ottawa

Plastics and petrochemical producers are vehemently opposed to limits on plastics production. They are working overtime in Ottawa this week to weaken the treaty, civil society groups warn.