Focus on Electricity
Equinor buys 9.8% stake in wind developer Ørsted
The investment makes Equinor the second largest shareholder in Ørsted after the Danish government.
Kazakhs approve plan for first nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan, overcoming Soviet-era nuclear test fears, approved its first nuclear power plant in a referendum with 71.12 per cent support.
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Solar companies in Central and West Africa, like Easy Solar, are rapidly expanding, bringing affordable electricity to off-grid homes.
Opinion: Hey Australia, Ontario is no model for energy and climate policy
Energy and climate strategy should prioritize options with lowest economic, environmental, technological and safety risks. Ontario’s does the opposite.
China leads the net zero transition – here’s what we can learn from its progress in Beijing and Hong Kong
China leads the global clean energy race, outspending the US and Europe tenfold and dominating solar, wind, and battery production.
Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources say
Rio Tinto eyes $4-6 billion Arcadium takeover to secure lithium, positioning as the third-largest EV battery metal producer.
US trade chief defends tariff hikes when paired with investment
US Trade Rep Katherine Tai defends tariffs on China, calling them a “constructive” tool to boost US industry ahead of elections.
Waste gas from oil drilling sites to help power Canada’s electricity grid
With rising pressure to cut emissions, a Calgary company aims to turn waste gas from oil wells into electricity for 100,000 Canadian homes.
India, US to cooperate on critical battery minerals, trade minister says
Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal announces supply chain cooperation agreement with the U.S. for critical minerals in EVs.
Giant floating wind farms could destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, sector warns
The Scottish fishing industry warns that floating wind farms threaten its survival, urging government action to protect it.
