Focus on Fuel
BP’s refining business sees lower margins as global oil demand stalls
BP follows Shell in reporting a drop in margins after the companies’ refining businesses suffered a downturn in global demand.
Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy’s coal-fired island
Sardinians sabotage wind turbines, resisting renewable projects they say exploit the island, as tensions over green energy rise.
Alberta company fined after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire
O'Reilly Oilfield has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect workers under its supervision.
Canada’s PBO releases updated carbon price report after previous error sparked controversy
The parliamentary budget officer says his updated carbon price report is consistent with earlier findings, despite correcting an error.
Renewables on track to replace coal in world’s richest countries: Ember
Coal generation in OECD countries has fallen to less than half of its peak in 2007, driven primarily by a significant increase in...
ExxonMobil-led consortium to continue seismic research for gas off Crete, says Greece
Greece, which views gas as a transition fuel, renewed hydrocarbon exploration after Europe’s 2022 energy crisis.
South Africa offers a lesson on how not to shut down a coal plant
South Africa’s Komati coal plant shutdown stalls green transition, leaving jobs lost and renewable projects delayed.
Canada moves ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce
Canada's government is rolling out green taxonomies, meant to attract more investment for emissions-reducing projects.
Head of international shipping regulator says industry must do more to cut carbon pollution
The new head of the IMO urges shipping companies to reduce emissions, stressing that more can be done before 2030 goals.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
