June 23, 2022

Germany warns of Lehman-like contagion from Russian gas cuts

Germany warned that Russia’s moves to slash Europe’s natural gas supplies risked sparking a collapse in energy markets.

June 23, 2022

Column: Green hydrogen may be energy’s future, but it’s complicated

The problem is how long will it take for that future to become reality, writes Clyde Russell.

June 23, 2022

German utilities prepare to turn on coal plants amid gas crisis

European powerhouse Germany is in the middle of one of its biggest energy crises in recent times as Russia reduces gas supply through Nord Stream, the biggest pipeline to the…

June 23, 2022

Real environmental impact of nuclear power generation revealed

A new analysis accounts for the volume of resources extracted from the lithosphere during the life cycle of nuclear power generation.

June 22, 2022

Energy now viewed as the next fault line for global markets

This year’s standout inflation trade of backing commodities is coming under pressure on concern a recession will curb demand for raw materials.

June 21, 2022

South Africa’s $8.5 billion climate pact may draw new partners

The Just Energy Transition Partnership was announced at the COP26 talks in Glasgow in November.

June 21, 2022

Trudeau’s energy chief unveils low-carbon industrial strategy

The primary goal is to accelerate the energy transition from fossil fuels in each region, and to engage Indigenous groups and industry players on how to best achieve quick results.

June 21, 2022

Pathways to sustainable smelting 

As major economies march towards a net-zero future, there is a growing endeavour to produce metals with little-to-no carbon footprint.  

June 21, 2022

Glencore unit pleads guilty to bribery in Africa

Glencore Energy admitted to paying more than $28 million in bribes to secure preferential access to oil in five countries.

June 20, 2022

Surging energy prices force Japanese steel giant to revisit coal

Nippon Steel currently has minority stakes in six coking coal assets, mostly in Australia.