April 3, 2022

The price for Europe to wean off Russian gas keeps going up

The war in Ukraine is making steel, copper and aluminum scarce and more expensive.

April 3, 2022

UK to unveil energy revamp with focus on nuclear and wind

Government minister Grant Shapps said he expects to see proposals for more nuclear reactors.

March 31, 2022

Nickel anode key to making fuel cells cheaper, more efficient

A nitrogen-doped, carbon-coated nickel anode can catalyze an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells at a fraction of the cost of currently used platinum.

March 29, 2022

Scramble for gas set to draw $10 billion into Tanzania project

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has given the project fresh impetus as Europe seeks to find new energy sources to starve Russia of funds to fuel the war.

March 28, 2022

China coal giant plans a surge in clean energy spending

Shenhua, which mines coal and burns it in power plants, plans to peak emissions by 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

March 27, 2022

India leans toward continued import of Russian coking coal – minister

India plans to double imports of Russian coking coal.

March 26, 2022

India asks power firms to import coal on electricity demand

Coal contributes nearly 70% of India’s electricity supply.

March 25, 2022

Powerful clouds of methane spotted in Alabama coal country

Powerful clouds of the greenhouse gas methane have been observed by satellite near a coal-mining basin in Alabama, highlighting an often overlooked climate impact from the dirtiest fossil fuel. 

March 23, 2022

American company developing house made of coal waste

X-MAT is developing high-strength, lightweight building materials made using domestic coal waste.

March 22, 2022

Suncor’s troubled mining unit gains new leader from LNG Canada

Suncor Energy tapped LNG Canada chief executive Peter Zebedee to head its mining and upgrading operations.