Saudi Arabia and France agree to cooperate on energy sector

They also agreed to work together to improve energy efficiency and to strengthen their cooperation in the areas of nuclear energy in "a peaceful and safe framework," the management of radioactive waste, and nuclear applications.

Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy

There are many marvels that Bamboo holds, given its quality as a rapidly renewing resource. It possesses exceptional qualities that make it a remarkable natural resource. Its growth rate surpasses that of most other plants.

Largest green hydrogen projects in the world

Moving from unsustainable fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is the only way to repair and protect our planet. Hydrogen represents a great opportunity in the transition to renewable energy. It is estimated that hydrogen production capacity may to reach 4.5 million tons per annum (mtpa) worldwide by the end of 2023.

KSEB proposes premium green energy tariff

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has proposed introducing a green energy tariff of ₹2.543/kWh (~$0.034/kWh) for consumers who wish to switch to green energy. The proposed tariff submitted to Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) for approval reflects the extra cost to be incurred by KSEB on additional renewable energy procurement over its average

Hutchison Ports BEST surpasses EU & IMO emission reduction targets

The Hutchison Ports BEST terminal in the Port of Barcelona is considered one of the greenest container terminals in the Mediterranean attributed to the design of its infrastructure and the way it conducts its operations. In addition, in 2022 it has eliminated scope 2 emissions by opting for electricity from 100% renewable energy.  Guillermo Belcastro,

NTPC invites bids for solar project in Gujarat

NTPC has invited bids for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a 300 MW solar project at the Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Gujarat. The scope of the work includes design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, packing and forwarding, transportation, uploading storage, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar project, including the supply of solar modules.

Europe has adopted rules for green hydrogen

The European Commission has adopted long-awaited rules for how and when hydrogen can count towards the EU’s climate targets. The new rules envisage that the electrolysers to produce hydrogen will have to be connected to new renewable electricity production to count as renewable. To make sure hydrogen production is not diverting renewable energy away from

Cyprus in EU top three for fossil fuel usage

Cyprus along with the Netherlands is joint third within the EU for the highest share of fossil fuels in gross available energy at 89 per cent, far beyond the EU’s average of 69 per cent. Cyprus is just behind Malta’s 96 per cent, is in stark contrast to Sweden’s 32 per cent and Finland’s 38

Largest desert-based renewable energy project begins in China

China has broken ground on a renewable energy project worth an estimated $11 billion in the province of Inner Mongolia. The project will have a capacity of 16 GW and produce some 40 billion kWh of electricity to Beijing and the provinces of Tianjin and Hebei. The project will combine solar, wind, and upgraded coal

Egypt inks deals on renewable energy

Egypt signed agreements and MoUs in the field of renewable energy and green hydrogen worth $119 billion, according to Maged Karam al-Din, a technical director of the Regional Center for Renewable Energy. In an interview, he noted that Egypt generates 6,000 megawatts of electricity from power plants powered by renewable energy. He pointed to progress