Spotlight: Natural Gas
Japan’s draft climate strategy spurs calls for bolder cuts in carbon emissions
Japan's draft plan targets a 60 per cent cut in emissions by 2035, but experts call for deeper reductions to meet climate goals.
U.S. Energy chief Granholm warns against ‘unfettered exports’ of liquefied natural gas
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says a "business-as-usual approach" to LNG exports is "neither sustainable nor advisable."
Canada pushes out target for net-zero electricity grid by 15 years
Canada's Clean Electricity Regulations now target a net-zero grid by 2050, shifting from a 2035 goal amid industry concerns.
California’s Pacific Gas & Electric could receive $15B in federal loans to modernize its power grid
PG&E could secure up to $15 billion in federal loans for power grid modernization and clean energy projects across California.
US funding bill to include plan to allow year-round E15 gasoline sales, sources say
The U.S. government funding bill will allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline, boosting demand for ethanol amid industry lobbying.
US government agencies fail to meet fleet EV targets, GAO report says
U.S. government agencies failed to meet government fleet electric vehicle purchase targets, a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday said.
Indianapolis grapples with low compliance on energy benchmarking requirement for large buildings
Indianapolis faces low compliance with its energy benchmarking ordinance, requiring large buildings to report energy use by 2024.
Chevron Australia signs long-term gas supply deal with Alcoa
Chevron will supply Alcoa with 130 petajoules of gas over 10 years starting in 2028, powering alumina refineries in Western Australia.
US study on LNG exports expected as soon as Tuesday: sources
The Department of Energy's approvals of U.S. LNG exports to big consumers in Asia and Europe have been paused since January pending a...
EU watchdog frees green bonds from fund naming rules
The EU allows green bond funds to invest in bonds from big polluters, easing previous restrictions and supporting decarbonization efforts.
