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FILE PHOTO: A Chevron gas station sign is seen in Austin, Texas, U.S., October 23, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
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Chevron prepares for North Sea exit after more than 55 years

Chevron is set to launch the sale of its remaining UK North Sea oil and gas assets, as it prepares for the $53bn...

FILE PHOTO: Miners and utility workers protest demanding the government to amend its commitments to the EU, for the coal phase-out and for cutting greenhouse gas emissions of the energy sector by 40% by 2025, in Sofia, Bulgaria, January 12, 2023. REUTERS/Spasiyana Sergieva
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How Europe reduced its greenhouse gas emissions last year

EU countries churned out 3.4 billion tons of all greenhouse gas emissions last year, 5.1% less than in 2022

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Opinion: Europe has taken its energy destiny back into its own hands

Opinion: "While Europe came out stronger of the past winters, we also remain laser-focused on the lasting solutions to our energy dilemmas."

The research found a carbon transport and storage sector could be worth £300 million annually by 2042 (PA)
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Scotland could see significant economic gains from carbon capture: study

Carbon capture and storage could create thousands of jobs in Scotland and provide an economic boost worth hundreds of millions of pounds –...

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack appeared before a House of Lords committee on Wednesday (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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UK minister planning nuclear reactor in Scotland, says minister

Scottish Secretary says no 'point having a great fight' about nuclear proposals as devolved government resists efforts.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister’s Questions at the Houses of Parliament (Yui Mok/PA)
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Cross-party MPs urge Sunak to end plans to ‘max out’ North Sea oil

Parliamentary groups tells PM Sunak North Sea plans are 'retreating from responsibility' on the global stage.

FILE PHOTO: Electric car is charged at the charging station at the front of the German utility E.ON headquarters in Essen, Germany, May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo
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E.ON posts stable Q1 profits, raises investments by a quarter

E.ON Q1 profits stable as energy giant increases investments in European grids.

You'll still need to keep your hands on the wheel of a Renault car for the foreseeable future (AFP)
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Renault to pursue autonomous minibuses but not cars

Renault autonomous driving technology unlikely to be rolled out for individual drivers, but shuttle bus will be trialled this month.

FILE PHOTO: The Anglo American logo is seen in Rusternburg October 5, 2015. Picture taken October 5, 2015.  REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
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Analysis: BHP’s options for Anglo American deal narrow as deadline looms

Mooted BHP Anglo deal, which has been rejected twice, could turn into a hostile takeover bid – or will the mining rivals walk...

The report came from the Institute for Public Policy Research (PA)
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Long-term plan needed to harness UK’s green industries, researchers say

Heat pumps, electric trains and turbines make up UK green industry specialisms, says report that calls on government for long-term plan.

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