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.

Venture Global

Venture Global LNG project gets key greenlight from U.S. govt

Venture Global’s CP2 project, an enormous LNG project in southwest Louisiana, obtained a construction authorisation from federal regulators. But it will remain sidelined until Biden’s LNG “pause” is completed.

NOG Energy Week

Nigerian LNG up for debate as NOG Energy Week 2024 approaches

Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG) Energy Week 2024 opens in Abuja later this month, at a time when questions are being asked about Nigeria’s LNG sector.

gas demand

EU has enough gas to last through 2040; gas demand in long-term decline

With gas demand in Europe in long-term decline, the EU has access to sufficient supplies in both the short and long-term. That means that contracts for additional LNG are not needed, and only increase stranded asset risk.

Nigeria LNG

Nigeria LNG production risks economic instability, stranded assets: report

Nigeria's LNG expansion risks economic instability, stranded assets, and perpetuating fossil fuel dependency, according to a new report.

Renewables

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Renewable energy

Surging renewable energy gives world “real chance” of hitting 2030 targets

Renewable energy expanded by 50 percent last year, and explosive growth is expected to continue this decade, according to the IEA. The switch to renewables is still not happening fast enough, but the tripling of capacity by 2030 is possible.

CCS

Widespread CCS use would cost trillions of dollars: study

A new study finds that adopting CCS across many polluting sectors would cost $30 trillion more than a low-CCS scenario. Experts say the fossil fuel industry’s preferred solution would be “highly economically damaging.”

IEA report

Renewable additions to post record 2023 increase: IEA report

Renewable energy capacity additions are set to increase by a record 107 GW year on year to reach 440 GW globally in 2023, an IEA report said.

Europe can replace Russian gas

By 2030 U.S. could reach 90% clean energy: NREL

The U.S. this decade will see the ascent of clean energy: NREL.

Energy Transition

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UK to exceed 2037 emission targets by 37%, miss net zero goal: conference

The UK is set to exceed its GHG emissions target for the period 2033-2037 by 37%, a conference in London heard Tuesday.

Oman energy

“Think like activists, act as engineers,” says BP petroleum engineer at Oman energy show

Oman's energy transition cannot happen without oil and gas still playing a role, delegates said at an Oman energy show this week.

Oman Petroleum and Energy Show

Hydrogen investment still faces hurdles: Oman Petroleum and Energy Show

There are still barriers to a full hydrogen value chain and economy taking off, delegates said at the Oman Petroleum and Energy Show.

Oman Petroleum and Energy Show

Energy transition to take longer than expected: official says at Oman Petroleum & Energy Show

Oman's energy transition will take longer than expected, a government official said on the opening day of the Oman Petroleum and Energy Show.

Ancap

Uruguay’s offshore green hydrogen tender modelled on oil and gas: Ancap

In the upcoming tender, Ancap will offer four blocks for companies to install renewable energy to make green hydrogen.

Renewable energy

Surging renewable energy gives world “real chance” of hitting 2030 targets

Renewable energy expanded by 50 percent last year, and explosive growth is expected to continue this decade, according to the IEA. The switch to renewables is still not happening fast enough, but the tripling of capacity by 2030 is possible.

COP28

COP28: “Countries must remove obstacles” – U.N. exec

U.N. Executive Secretary Simon Stiell urged countries to remove obstacles in the COP28 negotiations or “risk ruining the outcome for everyone.”

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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.

Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court narrows federal agencies’ regulatory powers

The Supreme Court decision severely curtails the ability of federal agencies to regulate in areas of public health and the environment. Experts said the decision could ‘paralyse’ the ability to govern.

billionaire tax

Global billionaire tax needed to bridge climate finance gap: report

A new report commissioned by the Brazilian G20 presidency finds that a minimum ‘billionaire tax’ on the world’s wealthiest individuals could generate $250 billion annually.

oil majors

California wants to seize oil majors’ profits as climate damages

California amended a lawsuit it filed against five western oil majors last year, hoping to seize “ill-gotten” gains from climate deception and cover-up.