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Middle East power grid struggles as demand hits record high
Power grids across the Middle East have faced unprecedented strain this summer, according to new data from the region on September 6.
AI will be a major source of GHGs by 2030, says Morgan Stanley
Energy ravenous AI data centres are set to become a major source of GHGs emissions by 2030 as the number of server farms needed to run the artificial intelligence services is set to expand exponentially over the next two and half decades.
MOL starts production at green hydrogen plant at Hungarian refinery
MOL has started production at the largest green hydrogen plant in Central and Eastern Europe, located at its Danube refinery near Budapest. The 10-MW capacity plant will produce 1,600 tonnes of carbon-neutral green hydrogen annually.
Turkey yet to prove rare earth deposit has suggested “giant” potential despite reported processing talks with China
Despite lack of clarity, a delegation is poised to leave for Beijing.
Oriana Power secures INR2.48bn solar project order from BPCL in India
Mumbai-listed Oriana Power Limited has secured a new order valued at INR2.48bn ($30mn) from state-owned energy company Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for a solar project.
Clean electricity set to break new records
The global shift to clean energy has achieved significant milestones that is expected to continue advancing at a steady rate, according to two new reports by BloombergNEF.
Azerbaijan facing growing water shortage crisis
Azerbaijan’s ongoing water scarcity crisis has reached a critical point, exacerbated by years of inadequate infrastructure, mismanagement, and the mounting pressures of climate change, Global Voices reported on September 3.
Iraq plans to plant 10mn trees to combat desertification
Iraq has announced a plan to plant 10mn palm saplings and various trees in Baghdad and other provinces as part of a government initiative to tackle the growing issue of desertification in the country.
Singapore-based Aslan Energy Capital and PT Calypte Sugi Power partner to develop solar power hub in Indonesia
Aslan Energy Capital, based in Singapore, and Indonesia's PT Calypte Sugi Power have signed an MoU to collaborate on developing a power generation hub on Sugi Island in Indonesia's Riau Islands Province
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Iran blames dense fog for presidential helicopter crash
Sudden, dense fog in a complex spring climate caused the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and several other officials earlier this year, according to the final report.
Tehran breaks drought and water consumption records simultaneously
Tehran has set new records for both drought duration and water consumption as the country suffers from worsening heatwaves this summer.
Possible record heat index of 82.2°C reported in southern Iran
A weather station in southern Iran has reported a temperature of 82.2°C (180°F) and a dew point of 36.1°C (97°F), which, if confirmed, would be the highest such readings ever recorded on Earth.
EV sales in China overtake conventional combustion engine car sales
China continues to solidify its claim to be the global green champion after EV sales overtook the sales of conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in July, Energy Intelligence reported on August 28.
Kazatomprom doubts tighten uranium market
Difficulties of world’s largest producer of heavy metal used in nuclear power good news for market bulls, bad news for the energy transition.
Fortis Energy and PowerChina to jointly develop wind and solar projects in Serbia
Partnership between Fortis Energy and PowerChina aims to develop projects with a combined capacity of over 850 MW.
Brazil unveils $361bn energy transition plan to boost green economy over decade
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the National Energy Transition Policy during an extraordinary National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on August 26, as a group of ministers gathered to advise the presidency on energy matters.
Taiwan sees surge in green electricity transactions as market expands
Taiwan's green electricity market has experienced a notable uptick in transactions, reflecting the island's deepening commitment to sustainable energy.
Expedition discovers rapid, unprecedented melting of Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor glacier
Shrinking of largest glacier in Tashkent region reinforces urgent climate crisis concerns.
Iranian student begins the cultivation of papayas and exotic fruits on the Caspian seashore
In an innovative blend of agriculture and tourism, a 20-year-old Iranian student has transformed a patch of land in the northern province of Golestan into an unlikely tropical fruit haven, drawing visitors from across the region.
Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics agency predicts La Nina impact in Indonesia, affecting mining sector
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast the arrival of La Nina in Indonesia for August 2024