Europe
Northern Ireland moves to ban fracking
Northern Ireland backs fracking ban, advancing renewable energy goals and aligning with net-zero targets; legislation in 2025.
Stellantis, Zeta Energy agree to jointly develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries
Stellantis partners with Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries, targeting cost, weight, and performance gains by 2030.
Mersen delays targets by two years on weak materials demand for EVs
"2025 will be a year of transition for Mersen due to a temporary slowdown in the electric vehicle and SiC semiconductor markets."
‘Scary’ drought empties one of Bosnia’s largest lakes
"The year 2024 was exceptionally bad for the functioning of the power plants": Elektroprivreda executive
Starmer denies watering down green power target in new ‘plan for change’
The Labour election manifesto promised “zero-carbon electricity” — but critics say the party has since watered down their plan.
Shell, Norway’s Equinor to form joint UK oil and gas firm
The joint venture "will be the UK North Sea's biggest independent producer."
Analysis: China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs
The bloc's latest EV tariffs to protect its auto industry from a flood of cheap Chinese imports do not apply to hybrid cars.
Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can’t get off the ground
Jet zero councils strive for aviation sustainability but risk failure due to incremental goals, industry bias, and limited innovation.
Pope Francis receives electric popemobile from Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz delivered an electric popemobile to the Vatican on Wednesday for use by the pontiff, who has repeatedly called for global action on...
TotalEnergies to buy German renewables developer VSB for $1.65 billion
TotalEnergies to buy German renewables firm VSB for €1.57B, boosting its wind, solar, and battery projects in key markets.
