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Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies
Alberta will invest $50M in a first-in-Canada drilling test site to boost oil, gas, geothermal, and lithium tech innovation.
EU not close to deal with China on EV tariffs, officials say
European Union and Chinese officials are discussing alternatives to European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV).
Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say
Trump's team plans an energy package to boost LNG exports and expand U.S. oil drilling on coasts and federal lands.
Austria’s half-century bond with Gazprom ended by gas seizure, sources say
OMV's seizure of Russian gas to settle an arbitration award ended over 50 years of Gazprom gas flows to Austria.
Bangladesh panel seeks global legal firm for power deals probe, including Adani
Bangladesh reviews Hasina-era power deals, including Adani's, citing cost, sustainability, and corruption concerns, eyeing reforms.
Concern as climate talks stalls on fossil fuels pledge
Countries clashed at COP29 over how to build on a landmark pledge at last year's climate talks to "transition away" from fossil fuels.
Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road — here’s what the data show
The path to net-zero is challenging, but growing global corporate commitments and regional action show progress is advancing.
Trump expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary: WSJ report
Wall Street Journal report: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary.
EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says
EU and China near deal to end EV tariff row, with Beijing potentially setting minimum prices for e-cars to address subsidy concerns.
Northvolt crisis may be make or break for Europe’s EV battery ambitions
Northvolt’s bankruptcy highlights Europe’s struggle to build a battery industry amid Chinese dominance and slowing EV demand.
