Focus on Infrastructure
Understanding the legal implications of early decommissioning: Case studies of foreign-invested coal power plants in Asia
Complex legal frameworks and steep penalties hamper early coal shutdowns in emerging economies, endangering global climate goals.
China seeks to bolster ports and aviation hubs in western regions
China's Politburo last year urged 'new urbanization' in Western China, including efforts to bolster energy resources.
Unloading coal exposure: Where are we and what can Chinese banks do?
To achieve climate goals, global coal use must decline sharply, and Chinese banks must drive the exit strategies.
Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help
As Australia’s grid embraces renewables, flow batteries emerge as a promising solution for long-duration energy storage.
US winter storms could cause power outages, cut natgas supplies
Freezing weather may cause power outages and peak natural gas demand, with supply drops expected due to freeze-offs.
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
Renewable energy like wind and solar accounted for 59 per cent of production in Germany, while in Britain it stood at 45 per...
Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas
Russia cuts gas to Transdniestria, crippling Moldova’s energy and escalating regional tensions amid EU gas supply struggles.
Finnish court upholds seizure of oil tanker in undersea cables probe
A lawyer representing UAE-based Caravella LLC FZ, which owns the tanker, had sought the release of the vessel and crew.
Illinois confident it can continue clean energy progress under Trump, but path expected to be harder
Illinois clean energy advocates rely on state laws like FEJA and CEJA to advance goals amid challenges from a Trump presidency.
UK’s Labour Party accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills
During the general election campaign, the party said it would reduce annual household power bills by £300 by 2030.
