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Chinese EV maker BYD asks dozens of suppliers for price cuts, Yicai reports
The Chinese EV maker mainly sent requests to suppliers of electric control units and sensors.
Cost of using rapid EV chargers ‘stubbornly high’ in UK – report
A fall in wholesale energy prices has not been reflected in the cost EV charging.
Scottish Government releases plan to make Scotland key producer of hydrogen
Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said hydrogen is one of Scotland’s “greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas”.
New Mexico appeals court upholds rule aimed at curbing ozone pollution
New Mexico Court of Appeals upholds regulations aimed at cracking down on emissions in one of America's top oil and gas producing states.
Possible tariffs worry Canada uranium miners as they boost output to meet US demand
Canada's uranium miners boost output to meet U.S. demand after Russian curbs but fear Trump tariffs may inflate costs.
Woodside to bring in several partners to Louisiana LNG project by March, CEO says
Australia-listed Woodside is seeking to sell a 50% stake in the Louisiana LNG project.
Royal Mail buyer Kretinsky’s UK gas power plants made bumper profit after energy crisis
Daniel Kretinsky’s gas power plant near Hull brought in £141 million of pre-tax profit last year, following a period of “exceptionally high” commodity...
After a disappointing COP29, here’s how to design global climate talks that might actually work
Opinion: Reform COP talks to accelerate global climate action and overcome the slow, flawed process for meaningful change.
Reliance’s US unit buys $12 million stake in helium explorer Wavetech Helium
Helium gas, a by-product of mining natural gas, is used in several green technologies.
Industry not consulted on Alberta’s plan to challenge federal emissions cap
Danielle Smith’s surprise Sovereignty Act plans to counter a proposed federal emissions cap spark industry concerns over lack of consultation.
