Nozomi Energy snaps up major solar portfolio in Japan

Nozomi Energy, a renewables platform focused on Japan and established by global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis, has announced the acquisition of 12 operational solar projects in partnership with a Japanese co-investor

Argentina announces ambitious nuclear programme linked to AI development

Argentina's President Javier Milei has unveiled plans to position the country as a nuclear energy pioneer, linking the initiative to growing power demands from artificial intelligence.

Iran to add 500MW solar capacity by year-end, targets 4GW expansion

Iran plans to add 500MW of solar power capacity by the end of the current Iranian year, as part of a broader initiative to expand its renewable energy infrastructure by more than 4,000MW by next year.

The EU Council calls for a European geothermal action plan

The energy ministers in the EU Energy Council approved the outline of a European geothermal energy action plan on December 17.

World Bank approves $350mn as Tajikistan bids to fund completion of $6.3bn Rogun mega hydro project

Funding agreed despite environmentalists warning “biggest dam in the world” investment “will turn into a nightmare”.

Iranian official jumpstarts country's delayed solar programme on energy crunch

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has announced emergency plans to develop 30,000 MW of solar power capacity.

Saudi Arabia extracts lithium from oilfield runoff, plans commercial pilot

Saudi Arabia has successfully extracted lithium from brine samples from national giant Aramco's oilfields and plans to launch a commercial pilot programme for direct extraction soon.

Czech government to push against ETS 2 emissions trading system implementation

The Czech government is also opposing the European Commission’s proposal to lower emissions in 2040 by 90% compared to 1990 and wants to revise EU goals on phasing out combustion engines in the car industry.

China’s leftover “gutter” cooking oil becomes bio-sustainable aviation fuel wonder

China’s notorious “gutter oil” was once a source of food safety scandals, but has undergone a green revolution that has made it worth more than kerosene.

Iran orders mandatory closure of industry amid growing energy crisis

Iran has mandated the temporary shutdown of industrial towns nationwide as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages.

Ice-free Arctic Ocean could occur within years

Researchers have simulated Arctic ice trends starting from 2023. Their findings indicate that even with sharp cuts to greenhouse gas emissions, the initial ice-free day is unavoidable.

Geothermal energy poised for major global expansion, says IEA chief Fatih Birol

"Geothermal energy could see transformative global growth thanks to advancements in technology and expertise from the oil and gas sector," the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report groundbreaking report released on December 13.

Tajikistan: Rogun Dam is a white elephant in the making – report

Dushanbe needs to diversify power generation sources.

India’s second-largest clean energy company ReNew plans to go private

Key investors in ReNew Energy Global, India’s second-largest clean energy producer, have proposed to take the company private in a deal valued at $2.82bn.

India's Competition Commission approves major steel industry acquisition

BCPG to invest $945mn in power projects, prioritising clean energy

BCPG Plc, the power generation arm of Bangchak Corporation, plans to invest over THB32bn ($945mn) in 2025 to fund new power projects, primarily focused on clean energy sources

Serbia allocates €1bn in first-ever green budget for 2025

Serbia's first green budget prioritises infrastructure and environmental protection.

Vietnam faces challenges in meeting carbon emission targets

Vietnam is facing significant challenges in meeting its climate change commitments, particularly in the area of greenhouse gas emissions

Powering the future: Africa’s competitive advantage in the global battery market

Africa's vast critical mineral reserves – including cobalt, lithium and manganese – are now central to the global rush for battery materials.

UN plastic pollution talks collapse as volume of waste escalates

The failure of recent global talks in Busan, South Korea, to produce a landmark treaty to combat plastic pollution, has underscored the complexities and challenges of addressing one of the planet’s most pressing environmental and climate issues.