April 20, 2020

Oil plunges below zero for first time in unprecedented wipeout

The price on the futures contract for West Texas crude fell into negative territory - minus $37.63 a barrel.

April 20, 2020

Eskom notifies coal suppliers of potential force majeure on contracts

Company has put some of its generation units out of service because of the drop in demand.

April 20, 2020

Uranium surges 31% to become year’s top commodity

While most commodities are getting hammered by the coronavirus crisis, uranium prices are skyrocketing.

April 19, 2020

New gas storage method makes cell-powered vehicles more viable

US researchers designed porous materials that allow for better storage of hydrogen and methane in clean energy vehicles.

April 17, 2020

Montana judge blocks Keystone XL permit for river crossings

Decision has stunned attorneys with its far-reaching impact and set the court on a collision course with the Trump administration.

April 16, 2020

Trump challenge to mercury curbs seen boosting coal plants

Coal-fired power plants are the largest U.S. source of mercury, and the 2012 pollution-control requirements prompted a wave of closures of the facilities.

April 16, 2020

Dominion’s $7.8bn wind pilot project underway

The state of Virginia recently signed into law the Virginia Clean Economy Act.

April 16, 2020

CanAlaska reports first results from Saskatchewan drill program

The Vancouver-based miner was able to complete four drill holes of the six planned for its winter campaign.

April 13, 2020

Cameco extends uranium shutdown, withdraws outlook

In late March, Cameco placed the Cigar Lake operation on care and maintenance for four weeks.

April 13, 2020

China’s ‘green zone’ coal price tested as virus fight continues

China’s coal prices have sunk to levels that threaten state intervention.